Senior Manager, Technical Accounting

Company: CDK Global
Location: Hoffman Estates
Posted on: November 16, 2020

Job Description:

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With more than $2 billion in revenues, CDK Global is a leading global provider of integrated information technology and digital marketing solutions to the automotive retail and adjacent industries. Focused on enabling end-to-end automotive commerce, CDK provides solutions to dealers in more than 100 countries around the world, serving approximately 28,000 retail locations and most automotive manufacturers.   CDK Global solutions automate and integrate critical processes from pre-sale targeted advertising to the sale, financing, insurance, parts supply, repair and maintenance of vehicles, with an increasing focus on utilizing data analytics and predictive intelligence.

We’re large enough to make a difference but small enough for your voice to be heard. This means that we are an organization where every person matters. You can make an impact on the success of our business and that of our customers regardless of what career you decide to pursue.

From data scientists to sales and client service experts, we’re hiring to support your growth and ours - Green light your career.

Position Summary

The Sr Manager - Technical Accounting will oversee technical accounting matters for CDK’s North America segment.  This position will partner closely with the CDK North America finance and business teams on revenue recognition related matters among other technical accounting areas

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions

Be the subject matter expert on technical accounting matters impacting the NA segment

Partner closely with finance and business teams on Revenue Recognition matters relating to complex transactions and new business initiatives

Review significant contracts and other legal documents to evaluate accounting consequences

Perform accounting research and provide analysis and conclusions on technical accounting matters to senior leadership and prepare technical accounting memos to document conclusions

Work closely with external auditors to address accounting for significant transactions

Contribute to the preparation of external financial reports

Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned

Communicates effectively and build strong relationships throughout the organization This includes, but is not limited to, ad-hoc training to finance business partners on accounting matters

Qualifications & Job Requirements

8+ years of accounting experience, including Big 4 or regional firm experience, with recent technical accounting (US GAAP) and SEC reporting experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required or equivalent in education and experience, CPA required

Strong aptitude to understand technical accounting concepts under US GAAP (specifically ASC 606 – Revenue Recognition and ASC 842 – Lease Accounting) and help ensure appropriate application of accounting decisions

Strong understanding of internal controls and financial reporting

Strong analytical, communication (verbal and written) and collaboration skills

Intellectually curious and driven to execute

Exposure to SaaS industry is beneficial but not required

Possess well-rounded business judgment to recognize and respond to cross-departmental needs

Ability to consistently meet deadlines while maintaining a high quality product

Advanced excel skills and ability to work with large sets of data

Demonstrates accountability to personal work product

PREFERRED ATTRIBUTES & Qualifications

Master’s Degree

CDK Global knows you have passions outside of work.  You have family, friends, sporting events, and lots of things going on.   That’s why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to not only take care of you but your family as well.   All of our benefits are effective the first day of employment including 401K matching, paid time off to re-energize, donate your time to volunteer in your community, and tuition reimbursement to name a few.

At CDK, we pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce. We value and celebrate the uniqueness of individuals and the different perspectives they provide. We offer equal opportunity employment regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, marital status, or protected veteran status.

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