[Hiring] Lead Accountant @CDK Global

Role Description

The Lead Accountant oversees and performs month-end close activities for certain process areas partnering cross functionally to ensure a timely and accurate close. This position drives innovation and transformation, with an end to end operational and technical understanding of their process areas. The Lead Accountant’s contributions are made through a high-level of engagement and an ability to communicate effectively across multiple audiences.

• Leads month-end close process for assigned areas to ensure all required journal entries, reconciliations, and tasks are completed in a timely manner and are in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
• Identifies improvement initiatives, drafts and presents enhancement proposals, and drives execution.
• Fosters a collaborative environment among team members and business partners to promote effective communication to ensure financial transactions are properly supported.
• Partners cross-functionally with consolidations, financial systems, and FP&A teams to support month-end close and quarterly reporting requirements.
• Compiles support for reporting and corresponding internal and external auditor inquiries.
• Leads and manages various cross functional projects throughout the organization, including non-finance functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent in education and experience, CPA preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience with increasing responsibility including supervising significant areas of accounting.
• Strong aptitude to understand technical accounting concepts under US GAAP and help ensure appropriate application of accounting decisions.
• Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting.
• Self-driven and curious to improve processes and ask probing questions.
• Ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and reach conclusions for recommendations.
• Ability to consistently meet deadlines while maintaining a high-quality product.
• Possess well-rounded business judgment to recognize and respond to cross-departmental needs.
• Ability to tailor language to target audience regarding accounting-related requests and objectives.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and strong analytical skills.
• Experience with Oracle, SmartView, and Power Query (Preferred).

Requirements

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 - $140,000.
• CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices.
• The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• 401K Matching Program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.