
Lead Accountant, Consolidations and Reporting
CDK Global
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Illinois • Iowa • United States
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Salary
💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- The Consolidations and Reporting Lead Accountant is responsible for the monthly consolidation of CDK’s financial statements in Oracle
- Perform reviews of financial statement results to ensure the integrity of the consolidated financial statements and their compliance with GAAP and CDK accounting policies.
- Lead the end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and Management Disclosure & Analysis (“MD&A”), in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy, clarity and quality for internal and external stakeholders.
- Own the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reporting package submissions to CDK’s private equity owner in accordance with IFRS, bringing strong judgment and rigor to complex global reporting requirements
- Review and validate supporting schedules and footnote support from business partners to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards
- Oversee additional reporting deliverables, including government census reporting and standalone financial statements for various legal entities
- Perform insightful financial statement analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and business drivers, and communicate findings to senior leadership and cross-functional partners as needed
- Maintain consolidation hierarchies and account mappings in FCCS system, ensuring data integrity and efficient close processes
- Perform technical accounting research, prepare technical memos and advise on the application of complex accounting guidance
- Monitor, interpret and implement new Accounting Standards Updates (ASU)
- Assist with development, review, monitoring and application of accounting policies
- Prepare top-side journal entries as needed
- Support internal and external audit requests
- Develop strong working relationships with cross functional stakeholders by demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
- Champion process improvements and automation to streamline reporting and reduce close timelines
- Strengthen internal control environment for consolidations and reporting by executing and monitoring ongoing control procedures and documentation related to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
- Complete special projects as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- 5 or more years of experience with public company accounting and/or auditing public companies (SOX 404 environment).
- Proven experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting, with the ability to navigate complex guidance and deliver high-quality outputs
- Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP
- Strong proficiency with commonly used financial system tools
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritizing effectively, and driving work forward independently
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret data, think strategically, and form sound conclusions
- Collaborative mindset and ability to contribute meaningfully within a team
- Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality in all deliverables
- Advanced knowledge of Excel
- CPA designation preferred
- Oracle Cloud and FCCS preferred
- Knowledge of IFRS
- Private-equity reporting experience
- Big Four and/or SaaS industry experience.
- Exposure to IPO readiness or SEC reporting.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401K Matching Program
- Tuition Reimbursement
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
financial reportingtechnical accountingU.S. GAAPIFRSfinancial statement analysisconsolidation hierarchiesaccount mappingsjournal entriesaccounting policiesSarbanes-Oxley compliance
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsattention to detailcollaborative mindsetstrategic thinkingtime managementprioritizationcommunicationprocess improvement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA designation