Manager, Financial Accounting

CDW

Manager overseeing corporate accounting, close processes, analytics, and controls at CDW, a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider. Leading close activities, financial insights, team development, process improvement, and AI adoption.

Posted 9/10/2026full-timeChicago • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,000 - $140,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong accounting and finance expertise with a focus on process improvement, financial analytics, and team leadership. Capable of leveraging data analytics and AI tools to enhance performance management and drive responsible AI adoption.

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Accounting PrinciplesFinancial AnalyticsLeadership ExperienceData AnalyticsProcess Improvement

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ProcessesFixed Asset AccountingExpense AccrualsFinancial ForecastingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInfluencing Without AuthorityTalent ManagementCritical ThinkingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

AI-Agent ToolsAutomation Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

Public EntitiesFinancial PlanningPerformance ManagementBusiness AcumenResponsible AI Adoption

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Oversee accounting for fixed assets, leases, internally developed software, prepaid expenses, expense accruals, and other corporate accounting areas
Prepare financial analytics and insights on financial results
Provide storylines comparing results with prior periods and financial forecasts
Collaborate with business partners across coworker services, legal, finance, and other functions
Collaborate with Financial Planning and Analytics to understand expense trends and support forecasting and planning
Advance performance management and development of team members
Deliver process improvements and promote automation and AI-agent tools
Lead the team in developing skills and capabilities
Champion CDW’s vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization and guide responsible AI adoption

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
5+ years of accounting experience
At least 1 year of leadership experience
CPA is a plus
Experience working with large, public entities is a plus
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership
Ability to influence without authority and engage effectively with cross-functional teams
Talent management, talent development, and talent optimization capabilities
Business and financial acumen
Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices
Strong data and analytics capabilities, including leveraging large data sets
Process improvement and innovation capabilities
Critical thinking and ability to evaluate new ways of working
Comfort exploring AI tools and practices and promoting responsible AI adoption

Benefits

Comp & perks

Annual bonus target of 10%, subject to terms and conditions of plan
Benefits package (benefits overview provided at https://cdw.benefit-info.com/)
Hybrid work arrangement