Assistant Manager Accounting (Transportation Accounting) - Fully Remote

Lowe’s is able to offer remote employment of this position in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CO, DE, FL, GA, IA, ID, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, OH, OK, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY.

We are seeking an experienced accounting professional to lead a team within our Transportation Accounting function. Transportation is a dynamic, fast-paced area with Lowe’s and is vital to our success as an omni-channel retailer. This role will be responsible for partnering cross-functionally with the Transportation, Supply Chain and various Finance/Accounting teams to collaborate on key business initiatives. This leader will lead a remote, global team of accounting experts who are responsible for the accounting and payment of transportation costs. The Assistant Manager of Transportation Accounting has a seat at the table and is expected to challenge the status quo, offer innovative solutions, and dig deep to solve problems.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, driven, organized, with a strong bias for action, attention to detail, technical savvy, and the ability to collaborate across business and finance functions.

RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENTS:

Supervises a group of individuals responsible for the timely processing of financial activities that require the application of technical accounting knowledge specific to their respective area.

Oversees training, work product review, and employee development within their respective group to build accounting skillset and knowledge and to ensure accuracy of financial reporting and analysis.

Manages and often performs moderately complex analysis (i.e. historical, forecasting, impact, etc.) and timely reconciliations to support monthly, quarterly and annual closing cycles according to prescribed rates, laws, and regulations

Researches financial transactions related to their areas of responsibility to identify issues and determine appropriate resolution independently

Executes specials projects and resolution of non-reoccurring complex accounting issues within the respective area to deliver optimal solutions to financial issues

Communicates effectively within the team, across other functions, and directly with external vendors/carriers to resolve audit questions and issues

Partners with team and the business in order to identify transaction issues and procedure improvement opportunities to more effectively support the needs of the Finance organization

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field and 4+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience

Advanced skills in MS office programs

Advanced Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

Technical Experience – SQL/Access/PowerBI

Self-motivated, driven

Demonstrated understanding of advanced GAAP concepts and financial controls (to apply this knowledge to the design and execution of activities within the respective area)

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

MBA and 3+ years’ experience in accounting (public or private) or relevant experience

Experience leading a team and/or supervising others with direct or indirect reports.

Finance or accounting experience

Supply Chain/Transportation/Carrier experience

Technical Experience – SQL/Access/PowerBI

About Lowe’s:
Lowe’s Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 18 million customers a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2019 sales of $72.1 billion, Lowe’s and its related businesses operate or service more than 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe’s supports its hometown Charlotte region and all communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com. #LI-81LJOH