Director - Finance - Financial Reporting

Here at Avis Budget Group we're more than just rentals although over 70 years of experience and 11,000 locations in 180 countries has taught us a thing or two about that.

We’re shaping the future of the mobility industry with our innovative, customer-focused solutions. Our globally recognized brands - Avis, Budget, Budget Truck and Zipcar - connect people to more.

This means more convenience, more options and more time on the road for our customers. But we also connect our employees to more : opportunities, benefits, support, collaboration and most importantly power to change the future.

Sound your speed? Come join our family.

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Who We Are :

Here at Avis Budget Group, you will be joining a team of 25,000 driven people, performing with purpose. Together, we’re moving the future of transportation forward with our innovative, customer-focused solutions.

Our culture is performance driven, where we encourage and support each other to be at our best through leadership, training, tools, and rewards.

We are proud to make a positive difference to the lives of our colleagues, customers, and communities where we operate.

Summary :

Avis Budget Group seeks a high performing Director to be a leader in our External Reporting Group. This individual will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the company’s financial reporting process, preparation of annual financial statements, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing technical accounting guidance to the finance team.

In addition, this individual will collaborate and contribute to imminent ESG reporting and disclosure requirements (e.g.

CSRD, SEC, California, etc). This role reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer.

The ideal candidate will be organized and proactive, with the ability to critically analyze complex analyses both verbally and in written form.

You are also a team player who collaborates well with colleagues and business partners and can work in a cross-cultural, global environment.

What you’ll do :

• Oversee the preparation of the Company's external financial statements and related disclosures for the Company's 10-K and 10-Q filings with the SEC, including the preparation of clear, concise, and referenced supporting documentation to support each filing.
• Work closely with the Treasury Team to support financial information contained in debt offering documents.
• Oversee the process of compiling supporting documentation for the Company's quarterly earnings release.
• Evaluate SEC disclosure requirements to ensure ABG’s financial reporting & disclosure compliance.
• Assess current collection of data and reporting to continuously focus on process improvement.
• Monitor SEC and accounting developments in order to remain aware of upcoming / relevant requirements that will affect accounting, financial reporting, and SEC requirements.
• Oversee the research and implementation of new accounting and disclosure requirements on a worldwide basis. This includes the preparation of detailed accounting whitepapers / memos.
• Maintain our Technical Accounting positions and white papers over historical, complex transactions, required annual evaluations (i.

e. impairment analysis), as well as required external reporting & disclosures, which can withstand external audit scrutiny within an SEC regulated environment.

• In collaboration with Accounting, oversee company-wide Accounting Policies including annual reviews / updates.
• Perform ad hoc technical accounting research and participate in various special projects on an as needed basis. This includes reviewing agreements, discussing transactions with the business, FP&A and Legal, and documenting the review process.
• Assist and coordinate with external and internal auditors to ensure all financial reporting and technical accounting requests are handled on a timely basis and any relevant issues are communicated to Management immediately.
• Effectively manage multiple competing priorities in a deadline driven environment.

You should apply if you bring :

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required. CPA Required.
• 8+ years of combined auditing, accounting, and external reporting experience, with at least 5-7 years public accounting experience obtaining Manager-level role and responsibilities.
• Big 4 accounting / audit experience in an SEC & PCAOB environment is preferred.
• Experience with performing technical accounting research and preparing accounting memos.
• Experience with drafting financial statement filings with the SEC (10-Q,10-K, 8-K).
• Proactive in identifying important topical concerns and issues and can preemptively recommend adequate action steps.
• Experience with Oracle and Workiva are preferred, but not required.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both verbal and written, along with the ability to influence and demonstrate confidence in communications with senior level management.
• Process-oriented with strong attention to detail.

Benefits you’ll receive :

• Paid time off
• 401K retirement plan with company matched contributions
• Access to Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability insurance
• Eligible to elect other voluntary benefits including : Group Legal, Identity Theft, Insurance, FSA, additional life insurance coverages
• Contribute up to $260 as a tax free benefit for public transportation or parking expenses
• Employee discounts, including discounted prices on purchase of Avis / Budget cars
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program for services including counseling, financial and legal consultation, referrals for care service, and more

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