What are the responsibilities and job description for the North America Director of Rebating Accounting position at Circle K?
Position Summary
The Director, North America Rebates is responsible for the strategic oversight, accuracy, and execution of all rebate programs across North America. This role ensures rebate programs are set up correctly, accrued accurately, and settled timely, with strong controls, documentation, and cross‑functional alignment. The Director leads a team focused on minimizing period‑over‑period volatility, reducing downstream corrections, and supporting compliant financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
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The Director, North America Rebates is responsible for the strategic oversight, accuracy, and execution of all rebate programs across North America. This role ensures rebate programs are set up correctly, accrued accurately, and settled timely, with strong controls, documentation, and cross‑functional alignment. The Director leads a team focused on minimizing period‑over‑period volatility, reducing downstream corrections, and supporting compliant financial reporting.
Key Responsibilities
- Own end‑to‑end rebate program governance, including program setup, maintenance, accrual methodology, and settlement processes
- Ensure rebate accruals are complete, accurate, and recorded in the appropriate accounting periods
- Lead month‑end and quarter‑end close activities related to rebates, including analysis of fluctuations and variance explanations
- Establish and maintain strong internal controls, documentation standards, and audit‑ready support for rebate accounting
- Partner closely with Procurement, Merchandising and external partners to resolve discrepancies and improve data quality
- Oversee rebate adjustments and corrections, ensuring root causes are identified and preventive actions are implemented
- Develop and deliver training, guidance, and reference materials to improve consistency and understanding of rebate processes
- Drive process improvements that reduce manual effort, suspense items, and rework while increasing transparency and timeliness
- Manage, mentor, and develop a rebate team, setting clear expectations and measurable success criteria
- Serve as the subject‑matter expert for rebate accounting, policy interpretation, and complex rebate structures
- Rebate accruals are timely, accurate, and require minimal post‑close corrections
- Period‑over‑period fluctuations are well understood, documented, and clearly communicated
- Audit and control reviews are completed with minimal findings or rework
- Rebate programs are consistently set up and maintained according to defined standards
- Stakeholders experience fewer issues, faster resolution, and clearer visibility into rebate activity
- The rebates team demonstrates strong ownership, technical understanding, and continuous improvement
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 10 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or aother related areas
- 7 years leading a team
- CPA or equivalent experience preferred
- Extensive experience in rebate accounting, accruals, or complex incentive programs
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and cross‑functional initiatives
- Strong understanding of accounting controls, documentation, and compliance requirements
- Advanced analytical skills with the ability to explain complex variances clearly and concisely
- Excellent communication skills with a track record of driving alignment and accountability
The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws. Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.
Click below to review information about our company's use of the federal E-Verify program to check work eligibility:
In English
In Spanish