Director, Accounting & Reporting

Proficient Auto Logistics (PAL) is a leading specialized freight company focused on providing auto transportation and logistics services. Formed via IPO in May 2024, PAL combined five industry-leading operating companies, and has since acquired two additional operating companies. As a combined entity, we operate one of the largest auto transportation fleets in North America with 55 terminal locations and nearly 750 employees, a majority of whom are drivers. We offer a broad range of auto transportation and logistics services, primarily focused on transporting finished vehicles from automotive production facilities, marine ports of entry, or regional rail yards to auto dealerships around the country. We have developed a differentiated business model due to our scale, breadth of geographic coverage, and embedded customer relationships with leading auto original equipment manufacturing companies (OEMs). Job Summary The Director, Accounting & Reporting is responsible for the Company’s external financial reporting and technical accounting, and serves as the central coordinator of the financial reporting process. This role ensures financial statements are accurate, compliant with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements, and delivered on time. Working closely with Accounting Operations, Revenue, Fleet & Shop Accounting, FP&A, and external auditors, this position ensures financial results are complete, well-supported, and aligned across a multi-entity, asset-intensive transportation business. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Own the overall close and reporting calendar in coordination with the Controller, ensuring alignment across Close & Consolidation, Revenue, and Fleet & Shop Accounting Coordinate the financial reporting process, including tracking deliverables, identifying bottlenecks, and escalating issues to ensure deadlines are met Review consolidated financial results and key balances to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency pre‑external reporting Lead preparation and filing of Form 10-K, 10-Q, and 8‑K, including ownership of consolidated financial statements and related footnotes Prepare and review technical accounting analyses and memos for complex and non‑routine transactions, including acquisitions, revenue recognition, lease accounting, and impairment Maintain and update accounting policies and ensure consistent application across entities Serve as primary contact for external auditors on technical accounting matters and financial statement disclosures, coordinating quarterly reviews and annual audit activities Support development of a SOX‑ready reporting environment, including documentation of key controls and processes Support accounting for acquisitions, including purchase accounting and alignment of acquired entities with Company policies and reporting structure Partner internally to ensure alignment between reported results and underlying business activity Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA strongly preferred 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company reporting and technical accounting Experience with SEC filings (10-K / 10-Q) and multi‑entity environments Experience supporting or exposure to acquisition accounting Ability to influence outcomes and drive accountability across teams, both with and without direct reporting and management authority Strong written communication skills for financial reporting and technical documentation Ability to analyze complex issues and develop clear, supportable conclusions Strong organizational skills with ability to coordinate across multiple teams and deadlines High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy Experience in transportation, logistics, or asset‑intensive industries preferred EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin. #J-18808-Ljbffr