Assistant Director of Accounting

Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for accounting and financial excellence? Merchants Fleet is seeking an Assistant Director of Accounting to lead our Accounting team within the Planning, Analysis & Consulting (FPAC) group. This is an exciting opportunity to make an impact in a collaborative and fast-paced environment while working with leaders across the organization to ensure financial accuracy and integrity.

Location: Merchants Fleet Headquarters in Hooksett, NH

Key Responsibilities

As the Assistant Director of Accounting / Assistant Controller, you will:

• Oversee the integrity and documentation of transactions within the accounting cycle.
• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Manage and mentor the accounting team to achieve exceptional results.
• Conduct account reconciliations and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Research and apply accounting standards, preparing internal white papers as needed.
• Collaborate with FP&A and other teams to maintain accurate financial statements.
• Drive the successful completion of annual audits.
• Participate in and lead special projects, including process improvements and internal controls.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a fast learner, a strategic thinker, and a natural leader. You possess:

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and the ability to work with large datasets.
• Strong communication, organizational, and time management skills.
• A can-do attitude, intellectual curiosity, and adaptability to multitask in a dynamic environment.
• Extensive knowledge of GAAP and experience designing and implementing internal controls.
• A knack for streamlining processes and building consensus across teams.

Experience & Education

• A minimum of 8 years in public/private accounting and financial management.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent work experience (CPA preferred; MBA or MSA a plus).

The Company

You're invigorated by team collaboration and a fast-paced work environment. Opportunities for growth motivate you to always bring your A-game. You're tired of being told "no" when you think of ways to improve, innovate, and do things better.

There's a place for people like you. Welcome to Merchants Fleet.

We've been around for more than 60 years, but we're the fastest growing fleet management company in North America. The fleet industry is behind every delivered package, the summertime memories kids make on their way to camp, and the heavy-duty trucks and vans that keep the lights on. That's a lot of responsibility, and why we want our employees to always be at their best.

Everything at Merchants Fleet is fueled by our entrepreneurial spirit, including:

• Leadership who truly lead and engage with employees
• Real career paths and the tools you need to grow and develop
• A work environment that's encouraging and collaborative

We know employees won't stay if they're not happy, which is why we provide a great benefits package on top of our award-winning work environment. In fact, we've just made the "Great Companies to Work For in NH" list for the eighth year in a row and have a 88% employee satisfaction score (higher than the national average of 57%).

So, what are you waiting for? See why a career with Merchants Fleet is the best decision your future self has ever made.

We are so fortunate to have an in-house team of Talent Acquisition Specialists who do an exceptional job meeting all of the needs of our business. For this reason, we do not have a need for external recruiting support.