BPC - Professional Service Consultant - Accounting

Overview

Field Based Position – Must reside near a Major Airport. CDK Global is a leading provider of cloud‑based software to dealerships and OEMs. The Accounting Business Process Consultant partners with dealership accounting teams to assess, optimize, and implement best‑in‑class financial processes using CDK applications and tools.

• Lead virtual or on‑site consulting engagements with dealership accounting and finance departments, ensuring measurable progress in key KPIs such as days‑to‑close, warranty receivables, and reconciliation accuracy.
• Conduct business process reviews, identify inefficiencies, and develop tailored accounting workflows aligned with CDK best practices.
• Identify inefficiencies, risks, and opportunities; develop tailored improvement roadmaps aligned with CDK and industry best practices.
• Facilitate working sessions with dealership managers and staff to implement process and system improvements.
• Deliver structured consulting sessions that include financial health assessments, trend analysis, and system optimization plans.
• Facilitate ongoing leadership touchpoints with dealership management teams to report results, share insights, and define next steps.
• Maintain executive‑level communication with dealership leadership on progress, results, and next steps.

• Evaluate and enhance utilization of CDK accounting tools including AOMD Accounting, Simple , Express Scanning, Virtual Biller, CDK One Pay, AP Assist, A/R Portal, and Payroll Plus.
• Drive improvement in journal setups, multi‑company structures, GL management, and financial statement accuracy.
• Implement and train clients on Drive F/S, trend analysis, and month‑end closing processes.
• Map accounting workflows, identify automation opportunities, and recommend best practices to increase productivity and compliance.
• Ensure processes are efficient, compliant, auditable, and aligned across departments.

• Client Advocacy & Collaboration – Act as a trusted advisor and liaison between dealership accounting teams and CDK departments to resolve system issues and promote adoption of new tools.
• Collaborate with in‑store consultants and product teams to ensure alignment on client deliverables and share opportunities for expanded consulting engagements.
• Enable clients to fully leverage their systems by identifying unused capabilities, recommending additional solutions, and collaborating with Sales and Consulting leadership on expansion opportunities.
• Maintain awareness of automotive industry trends, OEM requirements, and accounting regulations impacting dealerships.
• Reporting & Documentation – Track and report client KPIs through dashboards and follow‑up reports; complete documentation, visit summaries, and project updates within established time frames; support operational initiatives and continuous improvement efforts within the Consulting division.

• Customer Service – Competent:
  Builds strong client relationships, demonstrates professionalism, and provides proactive support to enhance satisfaction and results.
• Communication – Competent:
  Clearly and effectively communicates with dealership staff and leadership, adapting to audience and context.
• Critical Thinking – Advanced Beginner:
  Analyzes accounting data, identifies patterns, and recommends actionable process improvements.
• Takes Initiative – Advanced Beginner:
  Proactively identifies opportunities for client improvement and drives projects to completion.
• Team Mentality – Advanced Beginner:
  Collaborates effectively with internal CDK teams and dealership departments to deliver shared outcomes.
• Strategic Mindset – Novice:
  Understands dealership financial goals and aligns consulting recommendations to drive profitability and compliance.
• Emotional Intelligence – Advanced Beginner:
  Builds trust, maintains composure in challenging interactions, and fosters collaborative relationships.
• Product Knowledge – Competent:
  Demonstrates solid understanding of CDK accounting systems, workflow tools, and dealership business processes.
• General CDK Knowledge – Advanced Beginner:
  Understands CDK’s product ecosystem and its impact on…