Director Revenue Accounting

swa; Dallas (TX); Presencial; USD 180 000 - 240 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Southwest Airlines, based in Dallas, TX, seeks a Director Revenue Accounting to provide strategic direction for Revenue Accounting, ensure accurate reporting, and maintain strong controls in line with GAAP and SEC regulations.

You will lead a high-performing team, collaborate with executives and auditors, and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and financial integrity across the organization.

Qualificações

• Experience guiding finance teams and aligning with GAAP/SEC rules.
• Ability to analyze cross-functional data for executive reporting.
• Proven leadership and talent development capabilities.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee monthly financial close and reporting.
• Provide strategic direction for Revenue Accounting.
• Lead cross-functional data analysis for decision support.
• Ensure SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Develop and mentor the finance team.

Conhecimentos

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Revenue accounting

Process improvement

Formação académica

High School Diploma

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Department: Finance

Our Company Promise

We are committed to provide our Employees a stable work environment with equal opportunity for learning and personal growth. Creativity and innovation are encouraged for improving the effectiveness of Southwest Airlines. Above all, Employees will be provided the same concern, respect, and caring attitude within the organization that they are expected to share externally with every Southwest Customer.

Job Description

As Director Revenue Accounting, you'll provide strategic direction for a critical Finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong controls, and alignment with Southwest's broader business strategy. You'll interpret evolving GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, assess their potential impact on the business, and advise on financial systems and operational decisions. You'll also lead process improvements that strengthen efficiency, compliance, and financial integrity. Most importantly, you'll develop and champion a high-performing Team while providing trusted insights to executive Leaders and financial auditors, helping Southwest make informed decisions and position the Company for continued success.

Additional Details

The culture of Southwest Airlines means we value the camaraderie, collaboration, and innovation that occurs when we come together and interact face-to-face at our vibrant Corporate Campus. Due to the nature of this role, you would be required to work from our Dallas, TX Headquarters facility during business hours.

U.S. citizenship or current authorization to work in the U.S. required and no current or future work authorization sponsorship available.

We're committed to fair hiring practices and to making employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, military or veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other legally protected characteristics.

Model the Southwest Way

• Guide and lead team members using SWA talent management practices to coach, develop, and engage employees
• Adhere to Company values and competencies to foster a culture of inclusion, recognition, and support of a safe work environment
• Invest in leadership and self-growth through participating in continuous learning and development

Responsibilities

• Collaborate and communicate effectively to align expectations, inspire action, spread awareness, and gain buy-in of the Controller strategies across the organization
• Provide oversight for retention, talent, and Leadership development for teams and department
• Lead the compilation, analysis and interpretation of cross-functional data for business-decision support and presentations to executive Leadership and financial auditors
• Recognize and advocate for Team Members and actively foster career growth
• Advise regarding financial and operational systems and projects impacting Finance including the associated risks, controls and compliance
• Drive efficiencies and cost controls by championing process improvements within and across the organization
• Oversee monthly financial closing and internal/external reporting processes
• Oversee design and maintenance of SOX compliance processes
• Ensure Revenue Accounting is aligned to overall company position, including detecting unusual or unexpected balances or transactions and aligning to company narrative
• Oversee Department changes and implementation of new guidelines, policies, and processes.
• May perform other job duties as directed by Employee's Leaders

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Ability to communicate effectively with both internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to look for and develop talent proactively; able to replace people in key positions across functional area
• Knowledge of revenue accounting processes, including ASC Revenue Recognition , loyalty accounting, revenue protection/fraud detection, interline, and various DOT filings
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems
• Skilled in actively pursuing and leading best-practices across all functional areas maximizing compliance, productivity and scalability
• Skilled in translating vision and objectives into a clear business strategy, consistent objectives, and action plans for multiple functional areas
• Ability to make time sensitive decisions to move work forward; take responsible risks to achieve goals
• Ability to challenge convention purposefully; advocates for new ideas and processes to increase efficiency, quality and Customer Satisfaction
• Ability to anticipate future and/or strategic trends within the industry; assess implications for the Department and make appropriate recommendations

Education

Required: High School Dipl