Director, Accounting
Location:
Brentwood, TN, US, 37027
Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!
WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?
We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining and logistics.
Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.
DELEK BENEFITS
We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day onewith a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek's year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
JOB SUMMARY
Conducts and oversees accounting and financial analyses. Develops and prepares the organization's financial plans, budgets, financial reports, and tax returns. Maintains good corporate relations with the investment and banking communities. This role involves leading the monthly accounting closing process, establishing and monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), and acting as a thought leader in specific subject matter areas and accounting policies. The Director, Accounting collaborates closely with Business Customers to ensure mutual goals and reporting requirements are met, providing ongoing business support, value, and implementing best practices in the close process and reporting of accounting results.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
4 year / Bachelor's Degree (Required)
Master's Degree (Preferred)
In lieu of the above education requirements, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Six (6) or more years Experience in leadership role. (Required)
Six (6) or more years Experience in Oil and Gas. (Preferred)
Ten (10) or more years Experience in Accounting (Required)
Required Certifications/Licensures: (Certified Public Accountant (CPA))
JOB REQUIREMENTS
Accounting Principles
Regulatory Knowledge
Financial Reporting
Auditing
Due Diligence
Formal Presentation
Issues Management
Influencing
Relationship Management
Continuous Improvement
Project Management
Managing People
Leading Diverse Team
Review monthly close cycle performance and partner with the Corporate Controller to lead initiatives that improve the speed, accuracy, and efficiency of the close process through enhanced procedures, controls, and systems.
Lead the accounting teams responsible for key functions which impact expense accounting, capitalization, intercompany transactions and the balance sheet.
Review and approve journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations to ensure completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
Identify and propose adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP.
Lead the accounting for GR/IR, trade payables, trade receivables, and first purchaser activity, ensuring accurate financial reporting and robust controls over high-volume, material accounting transactions.
Own the accounting oversight of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and Travel & Entertainment (T&E) systems, ensuring compliance with US GAAP and company policy.
Manage the daily execution and performance of accounting operations delivered by a third-party managed services provider, with a focus on process quality, internal controls, and continuous improvement.
Direct the design, execution, and enhancement of accounting processes and workflows for accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash application, billing, first purchaser, and intercompany transactions.
Oversee accounting support for integration activities related to acquisitions and divestitures, ensuring financial system readiness, cutover alignment, and reporting integrity.
Maintain ownership of billions of dollars in billing and payment activity annually, including intercompany settlements, ensuring transparency, compliance, and audit readiness.
Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Procurement, Transportation, Commercial, HR, Legal, and other corporate functions to enhance end-to-end accounting processes, drive efficiency, and support strategic cost management.
Provide accounting leadership for system implementations, process automation, and internal control design across operational and financial workflows.
Mentor and develop team members, fostering a high-performing, accountable culture that supports career growth and technical excellence.
Role requires a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge; prior experience in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm preferred) and industry experience leading complex accounting operations is highly desirable.
While this job description aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the role, it may not detail every task or responsibility required.
CORE COMPETENCIES
CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.
COLLABORATION (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.
DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.
TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of Delek to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals, employees and qualified applicants for employment consistent with employment requirements and qualifications. Delek is an equal opportunity employer and all employees and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, citizen status or any other legally protected status or because they have discussed, disclosed or inquired about compensation.
