Lead Accountant, Consolidations and Reporting

🕒 July 16

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💵 $115k - $140k / year

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

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CDK Global

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1972

💼 Consulting

🛡️ Insurance

📦 Logistics

Consulting • Insurance • Logistics

CDK Global is a leading provider of dealership software solutions serving nearly 15,000 dealer locations across the globe. The company empowers automotive and heavy truck dealers with advanced tools and technology to enhance both sales and service operations. With over 50 years of experience, CDK Global offers a comprehensive suite of products including Dealer Management Systems, Customer Relationship Management software, Digital Retail solutions, and Finance & Insurance tools. The company focuses on creating seamless and integrated solutions to improve trust, streamline operations, and boost profits for its clients in the automotive and heavy truck sectors. CDK Global also emphasizes the utilization of artificial intelligence to transform the automotive retail experience by offering insights and intelligence through its unified solution portal.

📋 Description

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and Management Disclosure & Analysis (MD&A), under US GAAP • Own consolidated financial statements and reporting package submissions to the private equity owner under IFRS • Review and validate supporting schedules and footnote support from business partners • Oversee government census reporting and standalone financial statements for legal entities • Analyze financial statements to identify trends, anomalies, and business drivers, and communicate findings to senior leadership and cross-functional partners • Maintain consolidation hierarchies and account mappings in the FCCS system • Perform technical accounting research, prepare technical memos, and advise on 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 • Build relationships with cross-functional stakeholders • Champion process improvements and automation to streamline reporting and reduce close timelines • Strengthen the internal control environment by executing and monitoring consolidation and reporting controls and SOX documentation • 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 in a SOX 404 environment • Proven experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting • Ability to navigate complex accounting 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, prioritize effectively, and work independently • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ability 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 • Advanced knowledge of Excel • CPA designation preferred • Oracle Cloud and FCCS preferred • Knowledge of IFRS preferred • Private-equity reporting experience preferred • Big Four and/or SaaS industry experience preferred • Exposure to IPO readiness or SEC reporting preferred • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future employment-based visa sponsorship • Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily

🏖️ Benefits

• Annual performance bonus may be included in the total compensation package • Medical benefits • Dental benefits • Vision benefits • Paid Time Off (PTO) • 401K Matching Program • Tuition Reimbursement • Reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities, when requested and absent undue hardship