VP, Accounting, Chief Accounting Officer
Delek US
United States, Tennessee, Brentwood
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Salary
Rank
VP
Responsibility
Functional Tower Lead
Scope
Regional
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
09-16-2025
Description
The Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer will be responsible for leading the accounting function for Delek US Holdings and Delek Logistics. This is a strategic leadership position focused on process improvement, leveraging technology and developing the team. This position requires a leader with strong analytical and strategic abilities who can effectively manage the accounting process and will engage frequently with the executive team and Board. The ideal candidate has a strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP and understands the SEC reporting requirements in order to effectively interface with the external reporting area. This position is responsible for maintaining and implementing accounting policy, process improvements, and system implementations/upgrades. Delek is a growth organization which requires the VP, Chief Accounting Officer to lead ongoing operational M&A activities.
The Vice President, Chief Accounting Officer will be the Finance point person that partners with business leaders ensuring that the accounting process effectively supports the current business as well as focusing on future improvements. This role will interface with a large group of finance and business leaders such as the EVP of Commercial, EVP of Logistics, EVP of IT and SVP of Supply Chain in addition to various other cross functional areas including the business units.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and direct the activities of a large team (>100) that could include the following teams: Corporate Accounting, Commercial/Refining/Retail Accounting, General Accounting, and Outsourced service providers
- Ensure that the accounting process is US GAAP compliant
- Ensure compliance with Delek’s SOX 404 Controls to ensure that they are strategically managed
- Oversee the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results
- Work with the IT Department to ensure that Finance and Accounting ERP (SAP) and trade systems are properly recording and reporting financial information.
- Manage the development of accounting processes and procedures to create the Delek US financial statements interfacing with all requisite teams across the organization.
- Provide assistance in reviewing all external SEC filings for accurate financial reporting of all Delek US consolidated companies
- Work closely with the SEC external financial reporting team and external auditors to ensure a quality process during the annual audit and quarterly reviews
- Provide assistance to all Operational Business Units in developing financial processes that provide efficient and transparent recording of all company financial transactions (this includes generation of new ideas to improve the process)
- Provide assistance as needed to each of the Segment Operations’ groups regarding all shared services activities
- Responsible for hiring, training, developing, and retention of all staff levels
Qualification & Requirements
The successful candidate will be a strategically oriented VP, Chief Accounting Officer with a strong track record of driving change and successful business results. He/she must be comfortable operating in a very complex environment that is extremely fast-paced and must have a demonstrated ability to add value to such a business. In addition, this ideal candidate will have a continuous- improvement focus and seek ways to support the transformation of the accounting organization.
Required Qualifications – Education, Skills & Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA required.
- Twenty (20) years of accounting experience with at least 10+ years as a leader of leaders with an organization in excess of 100 team members.
- Energy experience required
- Understanding of accounting processes, information drivers, control points, systems weaknesses, and a thorough understanding of GAAP accounting theory
- Proficient knowledge of SAP accounting systems (strongly preferred)
- Ability to build a consensus, collaborate to achieve results, identify obstacles and create a sustainable and scalable plan to overcome. Deliver on due dates with a high level of accuracy and ensure entire team follows suit
- Strong technical acumen with a proven ability to apply accounting rules in the context of, and in support of, business decision-making
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, mentor, develop and teach through others
- Strong organizational agility with ability to interface at all levels of the organization
Core Competencies
- Change Agility (Level 5 shaping): Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.
- Collaboration (Level 5 shaping): Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.
- Decision Making (Level 5 shaping): Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.
- Drive for Results (Level 5 shaping): Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.
- Team Building (Level 5 shaping): Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.
Benefits
At Delek, we believe our people are our competitive advantage. As we continue to grow, we look to hire individuals who are hard-working, performance driven, entrepreneurial and innovative. We offer a highly competitive benefits package and a unique employee experience to attract and retain the best talent – and that starts with you!
As part of the Delek team, employees enjoy:
- Competitive health, dental and vision insurance
- 401k match (100% match up to 6%, 100% vested)
- Paid vacation time
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Stock options (depending on position)
- Fund For Hope Charity to assist employees in need
- Scholarships for employees’ dependents
- Service Award Program
- Wellness Program
Company Profile
Delek US
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Revenue
$12.46B
Employees
1,987
Fortune 500 Rank
#336
Global 500 Rank
NA
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