Manager, Consolidations & Reporting

CDK Global•Hoffman Estates, IL

4d•$130,000 - $145,000•Remote

About The Position

CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud-based software to dealerships and Original Equipment Manufacturers (“OEMs”) across automotive and related industries. The Company’s cloud-based, software as a service (“SaaS”) platform enables dealerships to manage their end-to-end business operations including the acquisition, sale, financing, insuring, repair, and maintenance of vehicles. By automating and streamlining critical workflows, the integrated platform of modern solutions enables dealers to sell and service more vehicles by creating simple and convenient experiences for customers and improves their financial and operational performance. The Consolidations and Reporting Manager oversees month-end consolidations and reporting activities, partnering with finance and accounting staff to ensure timely reporting with a high degree of accuracy and integrity in the company’s books and records. The Consolidations and Reporting Manager also researches, interprets and applies accounting and reporting concepts and policies, ensures internal control compliance, leads team meetings, provides training and guidance, reviews the work of others within the accounting team, and helps to identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience, including public accounting or relevant SEC reporting experience
Experience supervising significant areas of accounting or financial reporting
Strong understanding of technical accounting concepts under US GAAP
Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting
Desire and ability to lead, mentor and develop staff
Advanced knowledge of Excel required
Successful track record of independently managing multiple projects with competing priorities while maintaining high-quality deliverables
Strong analytical and communication (verbal and written) skills
Well-rounded business judgment to recognize and respond to cross-departmental needs
Demonstrates accountability to personal work product

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or CPA candidate strongly preferred
Master’s degree preferred
IFRS experience is beneficial but not required
Experience with Oracle desired

Responsibilities

Manages the consolidations and reporting activities of the department which include preparing financial statements and disclosures under US GAAP and IFRS, researching technical accounting topics and preparing whitepapers, supporting the Company’s annual goodwill impairment study and preparing and implementing accounting policies
Partners cross-functionally with corporate accounting, financial systems, revenue, tax and FP&A teams to support monthly and quarterly reporting requirements
Manages month-end close and quarterly and annual reporting processes to ensure all required tasks are completed in a timely manner
Assists with auditor inquiries and requests
Assists with recruiting efforts
Leads and develops consolidations and reporting team members by setting clear goals, aligning priorities, monitoring performance, and providing coaching to drive productivity, collaboration, and effective workload management.
Communicates effectively and builds strong relationships throughout the organization
Proactively initiates business process improvements
Assists with special projects
Follows all CDK Global policies and procedures
Complete all mandatory assigned compliance tasks and acknowledgements
Meet or exceed all performance expectations
Hire and train new employees
Organize workflow and ensure that employees understand their duties or delegated tasks
Set goals for performance, monitor employee productivity, and provide constructive feedback and coaching
Ensure adherence to legal and company policies and procedures and undertake disciplinary actions if the need arises
Role model company values and leadership expectations