The Accounting Manager will lead the financial close process, analyze revenue contracts, drive efficiency, provide leadership, and support team development and strategic initiatives.
Description
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
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team at CDW and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. The Manager will focus on continuing to drive efficiency across the financial closing process through simplification, standardization, and automation. Additionally, this leadership role will be instrumental in collaborating with key business partners, developing talent within controllership, and expanding our capabilities to meet the needs of the future.
* What you'll do
* Provide leadership, direction and management to the team, and execution of the final close processes.
* Lead and manage a team responsible for executing the monthly financial close and reporting processes, specifically focused on revenue recognition and gross margin for our services businesses.
* Analyze significant and/or complex revenue contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and execution of the operational accounting processes to appropriately record the contracts.
* Bring thought leadership into ways of advancing the financial closing processes, that is data driven and delivers insights into the financial results with strong collaboration within finance and across the organization.
* Drive a growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, innovative solutions, and automation.
* Coaching and guiding the team around skills and knowledge for success and career advancement.
* Critical thinking and problem solving to enable a strong business partner collaboration.
* Analyze the financial results and provide value-added insights into the financial performance of the business.
* Maintain efficient and effective business processes and internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley.
* Engage on strategic initiatives and projects across the organization.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting and 1+ years of management experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership
* Advanced experience in revenue recognition guidance and application to complex fact patterns.
* Exceptional proficiency in financial close and proficiency in using financial software and tools.
* Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive change.
* Leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
* MBA or CPA a plus Pay range: $ 111,000 - $ 154,200 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
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
We are seeking an Accounting Manager to join our team at CDW and be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking Finance organization that values innovation and continuous growth. The Manager will focus on continuing to drive efficiency across the financial closing process through simplification, standardization, and automation. Additionally, this leadership role will be instrumental in collaborating with key business partners, developing talent within controllership, and expanding our capabilities to meet the needs of the future.
* What you'll do
* Provide leadership, direction and management to the team, and execution of the final close processes.
* Lead and manage a team responsible for executing the monthly financial close and reporting processes, specifically focused on revenue recognition and gross margin for our services businesses.
* Analyze significant and/or complex revenue contracts to determine the appropriate accounting treatment and execution of the operational accounting processes to appropriately record the contracts.
* Bring thought leadership into ways of advancing the financial closing processes, that is data driven and delivers insights into the financial results with strong collaboration within finance and across the organization.
* Drive a growth mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, innovative solutions, and automation.
* Coaching and guiding the team around skills and knowledge for success and career advancement.
* Critical thinking and problem solving to enable a strong business partner collaboration.
* Analyze the financial results and provide value-added insights into the financial performance of the business.
* Maintain efficient and effective business processes and internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes Oxley.
* Engage on strategic initiatives and projects across the organization.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of experience in Finance/Accounting and 1+ years of management experience
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders, including leadership
* Advanced experience in revenue recognition guidance and application to complex fact patterns.
* Exceptional proficiency in financial close and proficiency in using financial software and tools.
* Strategic mindset and the ability to think critically, solve problems, and drive change.
* Leadership experience with a track record of successfully managing and developing high-performing teams.
* MBA or CPA a plus Pay range: $ 111,000 - $ 154,200 depending on experience and skill set Annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials
* CDW is committed to being an AI-fluent organization
* As a leader, you will champion and be accountable for our vision of becoming an AI-fluent organization. We expect leaders to model curiosity, encourage responsible AI adoption, and foster a culture of continuous learning. You don't need deep technical expertise, but you should be comfortable exploring how AI can enhance strategy, decision-making, and team performance. Your role includes guiding others in building confidence and capability with AI tools and practices, while promoting openness to experimentation and shared learning.
* We make technology work so people can do great things.
* CDW is a leading multi-brand provider of information technology solutions to business, government, education and healthcare customers in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada. A Fortune 500 company and member of the S&P 500 Index, CDW helps its customers to navigate an increasingly complex IT market and maximize return on their technology investments. Together, we unite. Together, we win. Together, we thrive. CDW is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by state and local law. CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, CDW's goal is to get to know you as an applicant and understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. While AI can help you present yourself more clearly and effectively, the essence of your application should be authentically yours. To learn more, please review [CDW's AI Applicant Notice](https://www.cdwjobs.com/pages/ai-applicant-notice).
Top Skills
Financial Software
Financial Tools
CDW Chicago, Illinois, USA Office
625 W Adams St., Chicago, IL, United States, 60661
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