XPO Logistics

Lead Financial Analyst

Posted on: 9 Jan 2021

High Point, NC

Job Description

Logistics done differently.

At XPO Logistics, we believe that positive financial results are what fuel our growth and keep us at the top of our industry. As the Lead Financial Analyst, you will act in an official capacity as secondary leader of overall revenue accounting for North America Supply Chain. Become a part of our growing, dynamic team and well help you develop to a level that will exceed your expectations.

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 youll do on a typical day:

* Serve as the primary leader of transactional revenue accounting processes to include activities conducted in Oracle Projects
* Oversee and lead GOSC revenue team (assigned as dotted line reports)
* Review and analyze revenue accruals during the month-end close
* Perform key SOX controls for revenue recognition
* Drive process improvement though new back-office IT solutions
* Review key account reconciliations, including deferred revenue, unbilled accounts receivable and unearned revenue
* Coordinate with the invoicing team to drive process improvements; develop meaningful KPIs that track progress toward continuous improvement
* Review new customer contracts to determine revenue recognition treatment
* Track, monitor and communicate startup revenue treatment
* Complete ad hoc reporting to support multiple stakeholders in a cross-functional matrix environment, balancing their needs and perspectives to maximize the companys interests

What you need to succeed at XPO:

At a minimum, youll need:

* Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting or equivalent related work or military experience
* 4 years of related experience
* High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Access) with experience creating complex formulas in Excel
* Highly advanced skills in ERP systems (Oracle), Oracle Projects, Microsoft BI, BlackLine and related technologies

Itd be great if you also have:

* Masters degree in Finance/Accounting or Business Administration
* Public accounting experience
* Strong aptitude for developing insightful, value-added and actionable analyses with detailed explanations regarding drivers of the results, including accurate interpretations of data
* Capacity to quickly learn and achieve proficiency in new software applications
* Exceptional communication skills; experience presenting clean, organized and thorough information and data appropriate for intended audience

Be part of something big.

XPO 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 XPO 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.

XPO adheres to CDC, OSHA and state and local requirements regarding COVID safety. All employees and visitors are expected to comply with XPO 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.

Nearest Major Market: Greensboro

XPO Logistics

Greenwich, CT

XPO is a top ten global provider of transportation and logistics services, with a highly integrated network of people, technology and physical assets. We use our network to help customers manage their goods most efficiently throughout their supply chains. At the top of our value proposition is an intense customer service culture that connects our team worldwide. Our people focus on finding new ways to help our customers succeed, while becoming continuously more efficient ourselves.

Customer relationships are the lifeblood of our business. However, we never forget that our company has responsibilities to many other stakeholders as well: investors, employees, carriers, business partners, local communities and global society. When we say Let’s Move the World Forward, we’re speaking to the interests of all XPO stakeholders, as well as the world at large. 

We put safety first – for each other, our communities and our environment. We do things the right way, the first time. Our workplaces are collaborative and supportive. We take care of each other and we constantly seek to improve the safety of our operations, from trucks and docks to warehouses and datacenters.

 

  • Industry
    Transport/Delivery Services
  • No. of Employees
    100,000
  • Jobs Posted
    6043

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