Lead Accountant

3 weeks ago

Hoffman Estates, Illinois, United States CDK Global Inc. Full time
Job Summary

The Lead Accountant plays a critical role in overseeing and performing month-end close activities for assigned process areas, ensuring timely and accurate close. This position drives innovation and transformation, with a deep understanding of operational and technical aspects of process areas.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead the month-end close process for assigned areas, ensuring all required journal entries, reconciliations, and tasks are completed on time and in accordance with GAAP and IFRS.
  • Identify improvement initiatives, draft and present enhancement proposals, and drive execution to optimize accounting processes.
  • Foster a collaborative environment among team members and business partners to promote effective communication and ensure financial transactions are properly supported.
  • Partner cross-functionally with consolidations, financial systems, and FP&A teams to support month-end close and quarterly reporting requirements.
  • Compile support for reporting and corresponding internal and external auditor inquiries.
  • Lead and manage various cross-functional projects throughout the organization, including non-finance functions.
Requirements
  • 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 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).
What We Offer

CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location.

The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits, and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.

We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers, and communities.

We are open, curious, and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.

CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.

Applicants for employment in the US must be authorized to work in the US. CDK may offer employer visa sponsorship to applicants.

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