Christensen, Inc.
Description
Christensen, Inc. is a privately held, mid‑market fuel, propane and lubricants distributor operating in the western United States, with a significant presence in the Pacific Northwest. The company’s expansion and future growth plans have created the need for an experienced Business Unit Division to focus on business unit operations, assets, capital, and operating expenses. The Fleet Card Accounting Manager will be the process owner for the business unit’s Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) process tower, inventory management, governance, accounting, and reporting. Reporting to the CFO, the Fleet Card Accounting Manager is an integral member of Christensen’s Finance Leadership Team and works closely with the Operations Business Unit Leader to manage growth, maintain monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics, and continuously improve processes across the fleet card accounting function.
Significant Activities & Deliverables Teams/Functions that report to the Fleet Card Accounting Manager
Credit & Collections Manager
Billing Team
Direct (Goods for Resale) Accounts Payable
Operational and Sales Finance
Role Responsibilities
Record‑to‑Report (R2R) process tower responsibilities as outlined by the Corporate Controller and Corporate Assistant Controller
Preparing the annual budget and partnering with business unit leadership to manage to the budget
Manage and report on assets and inventory of the business unit
Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) process tower for the business unit
Monthly, Quarterly, and Year‑End financial accounting close as outlined by the Corporate Controller
Ensure Balance Sheet integrity and accuracy for the business unit
Manage Fixed assets
Preparing business cases to request capital investments as outlined by Corporate Finance
Reporting (e.g., metrics, KPI’s, ad‑hoc, financial)
Always provide relevant input in senior leader meetings and support the direction and plans agreed upon with the CFO as if they were your own
Identify opportunities for improvement throughout the business unit end‑to‑end process towers and other functional areas and follow through with documentation that meets company expectations, transformation, and implementation of projects
Manage the accounting close cycle responsibilities determined by the Corporate Controller and implement improvements to decrease time to close and increase the quality of results
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the Balance Sheet and operate with a “no surprise” mentality
Work collaboratively with peers, leadership, key stakeholders, and other process owners to provide timely, accurate results combined with insightful analytics
Maintain integrity beyond reproach
Prepare and submit periodic reporting to leadership on status of projects owned
Monitor team and manage compliance with new initiatives and policies
Work with members of the FLT and Controllership Leadership Team (CLT) and business leaders to identify, prioritize and execute projects to improve the functions of the team
Develop and present ad‑hoc analytical requests
Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Fleet Card Accounting Team
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Support the annual independent external audit with a partnership mentality as outlined by the Corporate Controller
Respond with accurate documentation in a timely manner to requests from external auditors for annual audits and reviews
Monitor and ensure compliance with tax regulations and filing requirements through collaboration with the Controller and Tax Director
Develop and deliver meaningful insights via data analysis and collaboration throughout the budgeting and forecasting process
Deliver accounting guidance and support as needed to the business and other accounting and finance teams
Design and implement repeatable standardized processes that are sustainable and scalable
Develop, maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with all policies related to all owned responsibility areas
Maintain clean balance sheet for all owned accounts with no write‑offs due to accounting errors or oversight
Develop and maintain alignment and relationships with the CFO and FLT continuously
Guide business unit financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Protect business unit assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Develop and submit business unit budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans
Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Provide status of business unit financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions
Recruit, acquire, and develop top talent
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Protect the company by keeping financial information and plans confidential
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Develop and provide business unit information and reporting to the internal business partners and external parties as needed with a focus on delivering business insights with “CFO Quality”
Ensure a development plan and annual training plan are implemented and executed for yourself and all team members
Seek regular feedback from key stakeholders to identify areas of potential opportunity and improvement
Participate as part of the Business Unit and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Leadership Teams
Meet travel requirements of 25%, or as needed, mainly domestic
Help ensure the company and business units operate within the budget and annual operating plan (e.g., Opex and Capex must adjust to sales and margin if plan is off‑track)
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Leadership & Team Reach
Understand and live our Core Values
Understand and live the guiding principles of the OCFO
Understand and execute to achieve the vision of the OCFO
Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
Encourage and communicate with fellow team members
Always think of new ways to improve work processes and efficiencies
Build a collaborative and respectful arrangement with the Division Leadership teams such that there is an appropriate balance of customer service and education when accounting must maintain accounting rules, policies, and procedures
Skills & Qualifications
Capability and capacity to be part of an organization focused on growth; role has high expectations and demands on time
Demonstrate high energy and ability to lead and motivate a team
Successful completion of 4 years of college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Advanced degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
CPA license or MBA with significant accounting knowledge required
2+ years experience as a controller (corporate, division, or assistant)
Demonstrated high level experience and knowledge of FP&A
Experience in fuel distribution or commodity distribution preferred, or other related industry such as a petroleum industry
High level of understanding of US GAAP and experience making correct decisions for complex transactions
Three+ years of experience automating processes and/or system implementation (must have deep understanding of the process towers)
Two+ years of experience in process and control documentation and transformation/improvement
Be able to demonstrate and speak to hands‑on experience with the skills and qualifications
Two+ years of experience managing accounting teams
Demonstrated experience and skill in implementing and managing automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, FloQast, Smartsheet, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to perform financial close responsibilities
Experience with general ledger functions, chart of accounts, and adhering to month/quarter/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Experience managing processes, developing standards, tracking budget expenses, analyzing information, developing budgets, and managing team performance
Collaborator with ability to interact effectively cross‑functionally and with all levels of management
Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to articulate analytical results and influence decisions for improvement projects to be initiated
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced deadline driven environment
Ability to lead and deliver results and flex to meet corporate standards
Ability to be flexible and agile to operate within an organization experiencing continuing change during hyper‑growth phases
Ability to implement and lead the team through a consistent methodology of progressing along a defined maturity scale supported with a formal metrics program that monitors progress
Physical & Mental Demands
Operates in a professional office environment
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
Company Offered Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts
Company provided long‑term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance
401(k) plan with a generous company contribution
Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays
Parental Leave Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Oil and Gas
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Significant Activities & Deliverables Teams/Functions that report to the Fleet Card Accounting Manager
Credit & Collections Manager
Billing Team
Direct (Goods for Resale) Accounts Payable
Operational and Sales Finance
Role Responsibilities
Record‑to‑Report (R2R) process tower responsibilities as outlined by the Corporate Controller and Corporate Assistant Controller
Preparing the annual budget and partnering with business unit leadership to manage to the budget
Manage and report on assets and inventory of the business unit
Order‑to‑Cash (O2C) process tower for the business unit
Monthly, Quarterly, and Year‑End financial accounting close as outlined by the Corporate Controller
Ensure Balance Sheet integrity and accuracy for the business unit
Manage Fixed assets
Preparing business cases to request capital investments as outlined by Corporate Finance
Reporting (e.g., metrics, KPI’s, ad‑hoc, financial)
Always provide relevant input in senior leader meetings and support the direction and plans agreed upon with the CFO as if they were your own
Identify opportunities for improvement throughout the business unit end‑to‑end process towers and other functional areas and follow through with documentation that meets company expectations, transformation, and implementation of projects
Manage the accounting close cycle responsibilities determined by the Corporate Controller and implement improvements to decrease time to close and increase the quality of results
Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the Balance Sheet and operate with a “no surprise” mentality
Work collaboratively with peers, leadership, key stakeholders, and other process owners to provide timely, accurate results combined with insightful analytics
Maintain integrity beyond reproach
Prepare and submit periodic reporting to leadership on status of projects owned
Monitor team and manage compliance with new initiatives and policies
Work with members of the FLT and Controllership Leadership Team (CLT) and business leaders to identify, prioritize and execute projects to improve the functions of the team
Develop and present ad‑hoc analytical requests
Oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the Fleet Card Accounting Team
Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Support the annual independent external audit with a partnership mentality as outlined by the Corporate Controller
Respond with accurate documentation in a timely manner to requests from external auditors for annual audits and reviews
Monitor and ensure compliance with tax regulations and filing requirements through collaboration with the Controller and Tax Director
Develop and deliver meaningful insights via data analysis and collaboration throughout the budgeting and forecasting process
Deliver accounting guidance and support as needed to the business and other accounting and finance teams
Design and implement repeatable standardized processes that are sustainable and scalable
Develop, maintain, improve, and ensure compliance with all policies related to all owned responsibility areas
Maintain clean balance sheet for all owned accounts with no write‑offs due to accounting errors or oversight
Develop and maintain alignment and relationships with the CFO and FLT continuously
Guide business unit financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Protect business unit assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
Develop and submit business unit budgets by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans
Achieve budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions
Provide status of business unit financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data
Prepare special reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends
Comply with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions
Recruit, acquire, and develop top talent
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Protect the company by keeping financial information and plans confidential
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
Develop and provide business unit information and reporting to the internal business partners and external parties as needed with a focus on delivering business insights with “CFO Quality”
Ensure a development plan and annual training plan are implemented and executed for yourself and all team members
Seek regular feedback from key stakeholders to identify areas of potential opportunity and improvement
Participate as part of the Business Unit and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Leadership Teams
Meet travel requirements of 25%, or as needed, mainly domestic
Help ensure the company and business units operate within the budget and annual operating plan (e.g., Opex and Capex must adjust to sales and margin if plan is off‑track)
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Leadership & Team Reach
Understand and live our Core Values
Understand and live the guiding principles of the OCFO
Understand and execute to achieve the vision of the OCFO
Create and promote a positive and supportive work environment
Encourage and communicate with fellow team members
Always think of new ways to improve work processes and efficiencies
Build a collaborative and respectful arrangement with the Division Leadership teams such that there is an appropriate balance of customer service and education when accounting must maintain accounting rules, policies, and procedures
Skills & Qualifications
Capability and capacity to be part of an organization focused on growth; role has high expectations and demands on time
Demonstrate high energy and ability to lead and motivate a team
Successful completion of 4 years of college with a bachelor’s degree in accounting required
Advanced degree in Accounting or MBA preferred
CPA license or MBA with significant accounting knowledge required
2+ years experience as a controller (corporate, division, or assistant)
Demonstrated high level experience and knowledge of FP&A
Experience in fuel distribution or commodity distribution preferred, or other related industry such as a petroleum industry
High level of understanding of US GAAP and experience making correct decisions for complex transactions
Three+ years of experience automating processes and/or system implementation (must have deep understanding of the process towers)
Two+ years of experience in process and control documentation and transformation/improvement
Be able to demonstrate and speak to hands‑on experience with the skills and qualifications
Two+ years of experience managing accounting teams
Demonstrated experience and skill in implementing and managing automation tools (e.g., ServiceNow, FloQast, Smartsheet, etc.)
Demonstrated ability to perform financial close responsibilities
Experience with general ledger functions, chart of accounts, and adhering to month/quarter/year end close process
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills
Experience managing processes, developing standards, tracking budget expenses, analyzing information, developing budgets, and managing team performance
Collaborator with ability to interact effectively cross‑functionally and with all levels of management
Strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to articulate analytical results and influence decisions for improvement projects to be initiated
Excellent organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask in a fast‑paced deadline driven environment
Ability to lead and deliver results and flex to meet corporate standards
Ability to be flexible and agile to operate within an organization experiencing continuing change during hyper‑growth phases
Ability to implement and lead the team through a consistent methodology of progressing along a defined maturity scale supported with a formal metrics program that monitors progress
Physical & Mental Demands
Operates in a professional office environment
Regularly required to stand, walk, sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear
Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers, with the ability to reach with hands and arms
This position requires the ability to occasionally lift office products and supplies, up to 20 pounds
Company Offered Benefits
Health Insurance Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, plus Ancillary Plans
Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care, and Health Savings Accounts
Company provided long‑term disability and up to $50,000 of life insurance
401(k) plan with a generous company contribution
Paid time off in addition to 7 company paid holidays
Parental Leave Program
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
As Christensen continues to fuel exponential growth, we pursue a diverse portfolio of benefits coupled with our compensation and bonus incentive programs
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industry Oil and Gas
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