Sr. Director, Technical & Risk Accounting

The Hertz Corporation; San Juan (PR); Remote; USD 180,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hertz Corporation seeks an experienced Senior Accountant to perform accounting research on complex transactions—debt offerings, securitizations, derivatives, and mergers—and advise management on proper US GAAP treatment. The role covers Bermuda insurance accounting, month-end close, regulatory reporting, and coordination with auditors and senior management.

This position offers challenging work and opportunities to influence financial reporting and strategic decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in accounting and CPA required.
• 5-8 years of related work experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SEC regulations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with internal business partners on complex transactions to ensure proper accounting and reporting treatment.
• Review and inform management on new accounting and regulatory standards (SEC, FASB, IASB).
• Assist with review of external financial reporting documents (Forms 10-Q, 10-K, S-1, 8-K, Prospectus).
• Coordinate with external financial reporting to compile and validate information for 10-Q and 10-K filings.
• Research technical accounting matters and author accounting memos/research papers.
• Oversee month-end/quarter-end reconciliations and journal entries for timely close.

Skills

Big 4 experience

US GAAP

IFRS

SEC regs

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Job description

A Day in the Life:

This role is responsible for assisting with accounting research on various types of complex transactions and working to present the findings to executive management . These transactions will include but are not limited to, debt offerings, securitizations, derivatives, mergers and acquisitions, equity agreements and customer and supplier contracts. This position will be key in assisting management in determining the correct accounting treatment and assisting them in analyzing any alternative treatments under US GAAP.

The role will also be responsible for the accounting of HIRE Bermuda insurance entity. Ensuring the accuracy and completeness of month-end results in addition to quarterly regulatory reporting as well as the annual statutory filing.

The salary range for this position will be $180,000 to $200,000 commensurate with experience.

What You’ll Do:

• Consult with internal business partners on complex transactions to ensure proper accounting and reporting treatment.

• Inform and consult with management on new accounting and regulatory standards (e.g. SEC, FASB and IASB).

• Assist with the review of the Company’s external financial reporting documents, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, S-1, 8-K, Prospectus and Prospectus Supplements.

• Work with the external financial reporting to compile and validate information for the 10-Q and 10-K filings.

• Research technical accounting and reporting matters and author accounting memos and research papers.

• Communicate policy and technical matters to the organization, including senior management.

• Evaluate complex business transactions to determine the proper accounting treatment and suggest alternative strategies for structuring the transactions.

• Interact with internal and external auditors on technical accounting and reporting matters.

• Oversight of month end and quarter end reconciliations and journal entries for timely closing of the financial statements each period - including identifying opportunities to accelerate close calendar

• Ensure all financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger in compliance with GAAP.

• Direct the members of the team in the performance of significant account analysis and perform such independent analysis as is necessary.

• Adhere to all Sarbanes-Oxley, internal policies, audit procedures and regulations to ensure full compliance exists. Monitor, self-test and review established control points.

• Provide insight into actual financial results to the FP&A, as needed as it relates to their preparation of the monthly forecast and annual business plan.

• Cultivate an environment that encourages maximum productivity and service effectiveness, personal growth and development, open communications and teamwork with team members. Must be able to thrive under tight deadlines.

• Preferred in Altana,GA/ Estero, FL or OKC, but open to remote as well!

What We’re Looking For:

• Big 4 audit experience and Five to Eight years of related work experience required

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and CPA required

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS and SEC regulations