Federal Express Corporation · 1 week ago
Staff Director Financial Reporting
Memphis, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expFederal Express Corporation is a leading global logistics company, and they are seeking a Staff Director of Financial Reporting to direct enterprise financial reporting and consolidation. The role involves overseeing the accuracy of financial statements, leading reporting processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives within the financial reporting organization.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for the quality, accuracy, and integrity of FedEx’s consolidated financial statements and oversight of internal and external financial and regulatory reporting
Lead the delivery of the company’s monthly, quarterly, and annual close, consolidation, and reporting processes in accordance with US GAAP and SEC requirements
Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency, strengthen internal controls, and adapt reporting processes to evolving business and regulatory requirements
Initiate and lead enterprise-level projects supporting the company’s strategic priorities, including finance transformation, system enhancements, and structural change
Conduct and oversee accounting research and provide authoritative guidance on complex technical accounting matters and the application of corporate accounting policies
Maintain and enhance comprehensive process documentation, policies, and controls to ensure accuracy, consistency, and reliability of financial reporting
Serve as a trusted business partner, providing financial statement analysis, insights, and actionable recommendations to senior leadership
Provide leadership for accounting and reporting initiatives, including new accounting standard adoption, acquisitions and divestitures, financial due diligence, and carve-out or integration activities
Oversee accounting for material legal entity and intercompany transactions across domestic and international subsidiaries in close collaboration with Tax, Treasury, Legal, and regional accounting teams
Act as a key liaison with external auditors, ensuring high-quality audits, effective issue resolution, and strong governance outcomes
Support the Corporate Controller in governance and Audit Committee responsibilities, delivering clear, executive-level analysis to enhance decision-making
Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing global financial reporting organization, fostering technical excellence, accountability, and professional growth
Position reports to the Vice President and Corporate Controller
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree/equivalent in accounting or finance
Eight (8) years experience in accounting and financial reporting
Extensive background in accounting and financial reporting, including extensive knowledge of SEC reporting requirements
Deep expertise in financial reporting, accounting principles, SEC reporting, and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance within a complex public company environment
Proven leader with the ability to influence, develop talent, and drive results in a matrixed, global organization
Strong executive communication and presentation skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting matters into clear, actionable insights
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, lead large-scale initiatives, and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Continuous improvement mindset, with experience driving efficiency, standardization, and change across financial reporting and consolidation processes
Customer- and stakeholder-focused approach, building trusted relationships with senior leaders, auditors, and cross-functional partners
Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with sound judgment and attention to quality
Strong leadership and management skills, excellent verbal and written communications skills, extensive project management and organizational skills as well as strong collaboration skills
Highly analytical and detail-oriented with experience working in a fast-paced large multi-national corporate environment
Preferred
Experience in a multinational public company and/or a Big 4 accounting firm strongly preferred
CPA strongly preferred; experience with Oracle financial systems is a plus
Benefits
Relocation assistance may be available based upon business needs.
Company
Federal Express Corporation
We began our company by creating the world's next big thing from the ground up - and we've never slowed down, never stopped innovating, never stopped inventing.
10001+ employees
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