Manager, Segment Accounting

Manager, Segment AccountingDriven Brands is North America's largest automotive services company with a portfolio of iconic brands including Take 5 Oil Change, Meineke Car Care Centers, Maaco, 1-800-Radiator & A/C, Auto Glass Now, and CARSTAR. Our vision is to fuel the pursuit with the simplest, most convenient, and most reliable car care experience.Headquartered in Charlotte, NC, Driven Brands is more than a workplace. We're a launchpad for careers, for dreams, and for people driven to do great things.Every day, we fuel the pursuit for our customers chasing life's moments, for our franchisees building lasting legacies, and for each other as we grow, lead, and succeed together.Performance matters. We take pride in it. We own it. We show up for one another and for our communities.Because at Driven Brands, we're not just fixing cars. We're building futures, unlocking potential, and fueling what's possible together.The Manager, Segment Accounting plays a critical hands-on leadership role supporting the monthly close, financial reporting, and internal control execution for a designated operating unit or segment of Driven Brands. This role is ideal for a high-performing accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments, values rigor and accountability, and is motivated by the opportunity to strengthen processes, controls, and team capabilities following identified material weaknesses.This position is a core contributor to the stabilization and maturity of segment-level accounting. The Manager partners closely with senior accounting leadership, Corporate Accounting, SOX, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate, GAAP-compliant results while reinforcing strong internal control discipline.Segment Accounting & Close ExecutionExecute key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for the operating segment, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAPPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation with a strong focus on completeness and audit readinessPerform detailed flux and trend analyses and provide clear explanations for drivers of resultsSupport the roll-up of segment results to consolidated financial statements in accordance with corporate policiesInternal Controls & Process DisciplineExecute and document key internal controls impacting the segment, including management review controls and account-level reconciliationsSupport remediation of identified control deficiencies by strengthening documentation, coordination, and evidence qualityPartner with SOX, Internal Audit, and External Auditors to support walkthroughs, testing, and audit requestsReinforce control ownership, accountability, and consistency across accounting processesTechnical Accounting & Reporting SupportAssist with segment-level inputs for Forms 10-K and 10-Q, including supporting schedules and footnote documentationPartner with Technical Accounting and Corporate Accounting on the application of accounting policies and interpretationsTeam Leadership & DevelopmentLead, coach, and review the work of senior accountants and staff accountants supporting the segmentSet expectations for quality, timeliness, and professionalism in a remediation and stabilization environmentIdentify opportunities to improve processes, documentation, and efficiency within the teamEncourage ownership, continuous improvement, and professional growthCross-Functional PartnershipServe as a key accounting point of contact for FP&A and Operations, helping explain results and variances while maintaining appropriate accounting rigorCoordinate with IT, Tax, and other functions to support data accuracy, process improvements, and systems enhancementsSupport initiatives to improve close efficiency, automation, and reporting transparencyWhat You'll Bring:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA preferred)58+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public company and/or public accounting experienceStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the monthly close processExperience supporting SOX controls, audits, or environments with identified control deficienciesProven ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work in dynamic environmentsAdded Fuel if you have:Background in public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) or public-company segment accountingExperience supporting remediation efforts and/or process improvementsExposure to ERP systems and close tools (e.g., Oracle ERP, ARCS, FCCS)Demonstrated interest in leadership and career progression within accountingWhy This Role Matters:Build strong technical and operational accounting expertise in a complex, multi-segment public companyPlay a visible role in strengthening controls and restoring confidence in financial reportingGrow as a leader through hands-on responsibility, mentorship, and exposure to senior accounting leadershipMake a meaningful impact during a critical phase of transformation and stabilizationApplicants for our positions are considered without regard to race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, religion, military or veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law.