Accounting Operations Senior Manager

Colonial has provided a wide range of opportunities for job candidates who are highly qualified, skilled, motivated and team players. Employees find exciting opportunities to grow and develop their careers at a stable company which offers a generous compensation and benefits package that includes annual incentive bonuses, retirement plans, insurance coverage and a host of other features that support a happy, active, productive and rewarding life. Come to Colonial, a great place to work, where people matter most, and where safety 24/7 is paramount.

Ready to work for Colonial Pipeline Company?

Are you intrigued by the thought of being part of revolutionizing the energy industry and a new era in the pipeline industry? Do you want to be a part of a company that is obsessed with excellence in everything we do? A company growing and expanding our business that is full of opportunity? If so, we are seeking smart, safety focused, and energetic professionals to join our team to help us to the next level of excellence!

What is it that we do at Colonial Pipeline Company?

Colonial Pipeline is the largest refined products pipeline in the United States, transporting more than 100 million gallons or 2.5 million barrels per day. Colonial transports various grades of gasoline, diesel fuel, home heating oil, jet fuel, and fuels for the U.S. military through a pipeline system. Colonial transports approximately 45 percent of all fuel consumed on the East Coast, providing refined products to more than 50 million Americans.

About the Senior Manager, Accounting Operations Position

The Senior Manager, Accounting Operations plays a critical leadership role in overseeing the accounting teams responsible for more than $2 billion in annual revenue and over $1 billion in cash payments. This position provides strategic and operational leadership across revenue accounting, accounts payable, and commodity-based accounting while driving modernization of financial systems and processes.

Reporting to the Vice President, Corporate Controller, this role partners closely with cross‑functional stakeholders including Commercial Affairs, Marketing, Legal, Procurement, Technology, Treasury, and FP&A to support growth initiatives, regulatory requirements, and operational excellence.

What You Get to Do

• Lead and develop multiple accounting teams responsible for revenue, accounts payable, and commodity accounting operations.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to a two‑day month‑end close.
• Drive the evaluation, implementation, and ongoing optimization of modern accounting technologies and ERP systems.
• Own and enhance key financial transactional systems in collaboration with Technology to support growth, M&A, and evolving accounting standards.
• Oversee Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance for revenue, accounts payable, and commodity accounting processes.
• Partner with Treasury and FP&A to support cash forecasting and serve as Cash Manager backup when needed.
• Support regulatory and rate‑related initiatives, including collaboration with internal rate support teams and external FERC counsel.
• Contribute to financial due diligence, contract reviews, and system integrations related to growth and acquisition initiatives.

What You Bring to the Table

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s degree preferred).
• Minimum of ten years of progressive experience managing financial or operational accounting functions.
• Proven experience leading teams and developing high‑performing people leaders.
• Extensive hands‑on experience with large‑scale ERP systems and financial software.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, and internal controls.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple functions and influence at senior levels.
• Experience supporting complex transactions, regulatory reporting, and business growth initiatives.

Skills That Set You Apart

• Strategic leadership with the ability to balance operational execution and long‑term transformation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to explain complex financial matters clearly.
• Demonstrated success in modernizing manual or legacy accounting processes.
• Excellent communication, coaching, and stakeholder‑management skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to thrive in deadline‑driven environments.
• Sound judgment, strong decision‑making skills, and the ability to lead through change.
• CPA certification and oil & gas industry experience are preferred.

Advantages of Working at Colonial Pipeline Company

Getting to work for a company that helps to meet our country’s energy needs and keeps us moving!
Team members who care about each other while accomplishing remarkable things.
Highly competitive benefits – check out Colonial’s Total Rewards.

Are You Up to the Challenge? What Are You Waiting For? Apply Today!

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