Driven Brands™, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is the largest automotive services company in North America, providing a range of consumer and commercial automotive services, including paint, collision, glass, vehicle repair, oil change, maintenance, and car wash. Driven Brands is the parent company of some of North America’s leading automotive service businesses including Take 5 Oil Change®, Meineke Car Care Centers®, Maaco®, 1-800-Radiator & A/C®, Auto Glass Now®, and CARSTAR®. Driven Brands has approximately 4,800 locations across the United States and 13 other countries, and services tens of millions of vehicles annually.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Driven Brand’s Financial Reporting group is primarily responsible for the monthly consolidation close process as well as preparation of quarterly and annual SEC, regulatory, and compliance financial statements. This position will have exposure to the Chief Accounting Officer and other senior executives at Driven Brands.
Responsibilities
Oversee the preparation and review of all quarterly and annual regulatory and compliance financial statements, including financial information utilized within the Company’s Franchise Disclosure Documents and Franchise Ad Fund reporting.
Assist with ad hoc reporting requirements relating to SEC reporting and close consolidations.
Implement best practices and oversee proper financial statement preparation controls
Review and provide feedback on internal and external communications, including board and audit committee presentations and investor relations earnings releases, scripts, and presentations.
Coordinate with the business to review monthly and quarterly flux analyses
Ensure the ongoing integrity and accuracy of financial reporting systems
Prepare technical memos for accounting matters encountered.
Work with internal stakeholders to review significant contracts and arrangements and ad-hoc transactions, as requested, to determine appropriate accounting under US GAAP and coordinate with internal teams on accounting.
Proactively monitor current FASB and SEC activities and evaluate the impact of adopting new accounting standards.
Work with independent auditor to ensure the timely completion of quarterly reviews and annual audits.
Review accounting policies and procedures that ensure the highest level of operational efficiency for business units, while maintaining appropriate internal controls and compliance with US GAAP.
Work as part of cross-functional teams to execute various special projects and transactions and preparation of ad hoc financial reporting.
Qualifications
CPA required
At least 8 years of experience, Big 4 preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
The candidate should have strong leadership, decision making and technical skills.
Proficient in Oracle EPM and/or OneStream consolidation tools
Excellent analytical capabilities
Strong interpersonal qualities
Executive presence
Passion and perseverance
Clear and transparent communication skills
Structured thinking
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Driven Brands Charlotte, North Carolina, USA Office
440 South Church Street, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28202
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