Lead Accountant

CDK Global

Lead Accountant overseeing month-end close activities and cross-functional collaboration at CDK Global, a cloud-based software provider for automotive dealerships.

Posted 5/3/2026full-timeHoffman Estates • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $110,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingGAAPIFRSinternal controlsanalytical skillsmonth-end closejournal entriesreconciliationsprocess improvement

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationself-drivenorganizational skillsprioritizationbusiness judgmentindependencecuriositydeadline managementtailoring language

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA