Office Depot Inc. said March 19 that it appointed Scott Kriss as chief accounting officer and senior vice president of the company, effective April 3.

Kriss, who previously was senior vice president and chief accounting and tax office at restaurants chain The Wendy's Co., will report to executive vice president and CFO Joseph Lower.

He will oversee general accounting activities, financial services, financial systems, external reporting, and Sox compliance for the company.

Kriss will replace Michael Rabinovitch, who resigned from the posts.