Senior Director, Corporate Accounting & Controls

Genuine Parts Company; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the headquarters close, consolidation, and complex accounting areas such as lease accounting and stock-based compensation. The role partners with Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Tax and Internal Audit to ensure U.S.

GAAP compliance and timely, accurate financial reporting, while strengthening SOX controls. You will oversee policy governance, lead a small team, and drive continuous improvements in accounting processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
• Active CPA (or equivalent) is required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and SEC registrants.
• Strong technical expertise in U.S. GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Lead HQ close process and consolidation matters.
• Oversee lease accounting (ASC 842), stock-based compensation, and restructurings.
• Oversee accounting for internal-use software and cloud computing arrangements.
• Ensure SOX controls align with audit requirements and disclosures.
• Partner with SEC Reporting, Tax, Internal Audit and external auditors.
• Lead and develop the Controllership team and drive process improvements.

Skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

CPA

U.S. GAAP

Public accounting

Leadership

SOX controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Genuine Parts Company is seeking a Director, Corporate Accounting to lead the headquarters close, consolidation, and complex accounting areas such as lease accounting and stock-based compensation. The role partners with Finance leadership, SEC Reporting, Tax and Internal Audit to ensure U.S.

GAAP compliance and timely, accurate financial reporting, while strengthening SOX controls. You will oversee policy governance, lead a small team, and drive continuous improvements in accounting processes