Lead Accountant, Consolidations and Reporting

Overview

Remote USA

About Us:

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 Lead Accountant is responsible for the monthly consolidation of CDK’s financial statements in Oracle and for performing reviews of financial statement results to ensure the integrity of the consolidated financial statements and their compliance with GAAP and CDK accounting policies. This role supports CDK’s financial reporting and interacts with the financial systems team, accounting, financial planning and analysis, tax, treasury, and external audit to apply accounting policy and generate high-quality analysis.

The role requires a continuous improvement mindset with a desire to automate work to create an efficient and accurate consolidation and reporting process while improving the control environment.

• Lead the end-to-end preparation of consolidated financial statements, including footnotes and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A), in accordance with US GAAP, ensuring accuracy, clarity and quality for internal and external stakeholders.
• Own the preparation of consolidated financial statements and reporting package submissions to CDK’s private equity owner in accordance with IFRS, bringing strong judgment and rigor to complex global reporting requirements.
• Review and validate supporting schedules and footnote support from business partners to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with relevant accounting standards.
• Oversee additional reporting deliverables, including government census reporting and standalone financial statements for various legal entities.
• Perform insightful financial statement analysis to identify trends, anomalies, and business drivers, and communicate findings to senior leadership and cross-functional partners as needed.
• Maintain consolidation hierarchies and account mappings in FCCS system, ensuring data integrity and efficient close processes.
• Perform technical accounting research, prepare technical memos and advise on the application of 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.
• Develop strong working relationships with cross functional stakeholders by demonstrating strong analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills.
• Champion process improvements and automation to streamline reporting and reduce close timelines.
• Strengthen internal control environment for consolidations and reporting by executing and monitoring ongoing control procedures and documentation related to compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
• Complete special projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of experience with public company accounting and/or auditing public companies (SOX 404 environment).
• Proven experience in financial reporting and/or technical accounting, with the ability to navigate complex 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, prioritizing effectively, and driving work forward independently.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to interpret data, think strategically, and form sound conclusions.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to contribute meaningfully within a team.
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