Vice President, Corporate Controller

Logistics at full potential. 

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levels who can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at work and the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Vice President, Corporate Controller & Finance Transformation, you will be responsible for the efficient day-to-day record maintenance, monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting of the financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP. You will oversee SEC reporting, financial systems, corporate accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, and finance transformation initiatives focused on process efficiency, automation, and standardization.

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

• Partner with all business units to provide support on significant accounting matters and ensure adherence to accounting policies and procedures
• Champion development and maintenance of efficient internal controls and processes to ensure proper accounting and reporting while minimizing risk and complying with SOX
• Lead end-to-end finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation (Oracle Fusion) and RPA use case development
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess current processes and define future-state solutions for automation and standardization
• Oversee SEC reporting, technical accounting research, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC rules

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent related work or military experience
• CPA certification
• 12+ years of senior financial reporting experience in a public company, including Big 4or large international accounting firm background
• Operational controllership experience supporting key operating teams
• Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX controls
• Experience with at least one major ERP platform and successful ERP implementation lifecycle(s)
• Hands-on experience with RPA tools and familiarity with accounting automation platforms

It’d be great if you also have:

• MBA degree
• Experience with Hyperion
• Familiarity with accounting automation platforms such as BlackLine, Trintech, or FloQast
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

GXO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with GXO policies which are in place to safeguard our employees and customers.

All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. Review GXO's candidate privacy statement here.