Director, Commercial Accounting
Brentwood, TN, US, 37027
Are you looking for a career in a dynamic and innovative company that values versatility, growth, and teamwork? Look no further than Delek US Holdings!
WHAT IS DELEK? WHAT DO WE DO?
We are a boutique-sized diversified downstream energy company with a range of assets, including petroleum refining, logistics, and renewable fuels.
- Our refineries in Texas, Arkansas, and Louisiana have a combined crude capacity of 302,000 barrels per day
- Our logistics business currently owns and operates 720 miles of crude and product pipelines, a 600-mile crude oil gathering system, and storage tanks and terminals.
- Our three renewables’ plants in Texas, Arkansas, and Mississippi combined can produce 40 million gallons of biodiesel fuel a year.
DELEK BENEFITS
We offer fantastic benefits that include up to a 10% match on 401K on your hire start, with a vesting timeline of only one year, along with medical benefits that start on day one with a 30% premium rebate annually! We value your well-being and all employees now have access to the Calm app for FREE, which is used for meditation, stress management, and better sleep. Through our performance management program, you can earn additional annual incentives as you set and achieve goals. Our pay for performance culture motivates our employees to improve Delek’s year-over-year company, business unit, and individual results. With some of the highest bonus payouts in recent years, we know that our success is due to our talented and dedicated team. We are looking for individuals like you to help us continue this momentum and bring new ideas to the table. At Delek, you will have the opportunity to make an impact and grow your career in a supportive and innovative environment.
We're Hiring: Director of Commercial Accounting — Relocation to Nashville Fully Provided!
Location: Nashville, TN
Relocation: Full Relocation Package Available
Experience Required: Downstream Oil & Gas + CPA
OR Big 4 Senior Manager with CPA and strong energy exposure
We’re looking for a high-caliber leader to head up our Commercial Accounting team — a proven accounting expert who thrives in the fast-paced, ever-changing world of downstream oil and gas. This is not your typical accounting director role. You’ll play a mission-critical role in managing the financial accuracy of billions in product transactions, partnering directly with commercial, logistics, and trading executives.
If you’re ready to make your mark in the energy space—and do it from one of the fastest-growing, most vibrant cities in the country—this is your next big move.
Why This Role Stands Out:
✔ Relocation Fully Covered — We’ll move you to Nashville, TN with ease.
✔ Only the Best — We are exclusively considering candidates with downstream oil & gas accounting experience + CPA, or Big 4 Senior Managers with CPA.
✔ Leadership Opportunity — Lead a high-impact team in a strategic, visible position.
✔ Innovation Meets Stability — Join a well-established, yet forward-looking organization.
✔ Room to Grow — This is a pivotal leadership role with potential for executive advancement.
About the Role:
The Director of Commercial Accounting oversees the accounting lifecycle for commercial operations in a complex downstream oil and gas environment, including crude and refined product transactions, exchanges, and inventory management. You will ensure financial accuracy and compliance while modernizing systems and processes that drive efficiency, transparency, and strategic insight.
What You’ll Do:
Team Leadership & Collaboration
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Lead and mentor a team across crude, refined products, inventory, and exchange accounting.
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Build a high-performance culture focused on integrity, ownership, and growth.
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Partner with Trading, Supply & Distribution, Logistics, and IT leaders.
Financial Oversight
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Own the monthly close process for all commercial activities: journal entries, reconciliations, margin reporting.
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Manage valuation of inventory across refineries, pipelines, terminals, and exchanges.
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Ensure accurate treatment of buy/sell, tolling, and blending agreements.
Optimization & Innovation
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Champion system upgrades, automation, and process enhancements.
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Lead ERP and terminal/trading system initiatives (SAP, RightAngle, etc.).
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Strengthen SOX controls and elevate audit readiness.
Reporting & Compliance
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Provide executive-level reporting and commercial insights.
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Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal policies.
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Support internal and external audits and regulatory needs.
Requirements:
Education & Certifications
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Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
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CPA certification (required)
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Master’s preferred
Experience
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10+ years in accounting, with at least 3–5 years in leadership
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Must have downstream oil & gas accounting experience OR Big 4 Senior Manager experience with CPA
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ERP and trading systems (SAP, RightAngle, etc.) are highly preferred
Skills & Traits
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Deep GAAP knowledge, especially in inventory and commercial accounting
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Strategic thinker with sharp analytical skills
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Inspirational leader with strong communication and executive presence
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Results-driven, collaborative, and process-oriented
CORE COMPETENCIES
CHANGE AGILITY (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Identifies, initiates, and adapts to organizational changes that foster enhanced effectiveness, efficiency, safety, and ultimately business results.
COLLABORATION (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Sees connection points across the organization and partners effectively with others to achieve common goals.
DECISION MAKING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Selects a course of action to reduce risk and uncertainty and create optimal outcomes.
DRIVE FOR RESULTS (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Drives to achieve challenging performance objectives.
TEAM BUILDING (LEVEL 4 LEADING):
Builds trust, fosters openness, and provides support. As the manager of a team, selects and motivates a strong team.
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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veterans.
Nearest Major Market: Nashville
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