CDK Global

Lead Accountant, Consolidations and Reporting

CDK Global

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: IllinoisIowaUnited States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $150,000 per year

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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