Manager, Sales & Margin Accounting - Hybrid - Chicago, IL

CDW•Chicago, IL

66d•$111,000 - $154,200•Hybrid

About The Position

At CDW, we make it happen, together. Trust, connection, and commitment are at the heart of how we work together to deliver for our customers. It's why we're coworkers, not just employees. Coworkers who genuinely believe in supporting our customers and one another. We collectively forge our path forward with a level of commitment that speaks to who we are and where we're headed. We're proud to share our story and Make Amazing Happen at CDW. Job Summary: The Manager of Accounting manages day-to-day activities that support accounting activities for CDW Group.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of accounting or finance experience with 1 year of leadership.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices with ability to apply them in a business analysis situation.
Excellent technical accounting skills with a strong knowledge of ASC 606.
Experience with revenue accounting for services and software in the technology industry.
Proficient knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley controls and requirements.
Demonstrated strong organizational and project management skills with critical attention to detail.
Track record of balancing multiple priorities simultaneously with the ability to adapt to the changing needs of the business, while meeting deadlines.
Proficient in Microsoft office applications with strong experience in Excel.
Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders.
Demonstrated ability to build rapport and maintain productive working relationships cross-functionally.
Experience with ERP packages, including Workday and PeopleSoft general ledgers, and other analytical tools such as Hyperion/Essbase, etc.
Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues.

Nice To Haves

CPA is a preferred

Responsibilities

Acts as liaison between Finance and other departments within the organization.
Develops and maintains applicable accounting policies and procedures for areas under control.
Provide in-depth analysis of sales and margin performance, identifying trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
Develop and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and accuracy within the accounting function.
Manage a team of accounting professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and regular feedback to support individual and team development.
Ability to motivate teams to achieve finance and reporting goals and driving results based on plans.
Support the implementation of new ERP systems.

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