Leads corporate accounting and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Oversees fixed assets, leases, internally developed software, accruals, and other accounting areas. Provides financial analysis, insights, governance, controls, and U.S. GAAP compliance. Partners cross-functionally on forecasting and planning, develops team talent, and drives process improvements, automation, and responsible AI adoption.
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Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager over the Corporate Accounting area to execute on the monthly close process, financial analysis and analytics, governance and controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. This role is a critical role within our Accounting leadership team and will focus on delivering timely and accurate financial results.
* What you'll do
* Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
* Oversee the accounting for fixed assets, leases, internally developed software, prepaid expenses, expense accruals and other general corporate accounting areas.
* Prepare financial analytics and insights into the financial results with ability to provide storyline on the results in comparison with prior periods and financial forecasts.
* Collaborate with key business partners across other functions, including coworker services, legal, other functions outside of finance.
* Collaboration with the Financial Planning and Analytics team to understand expense trends and drives to support our financial forecasting and planning processes.
* Advance the performance management and development of the coworkers within the team.
* Deliver on process improvements and drive that mindset throughout the team, advancing skills and capabilities of the team in automation and AI agent tools.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 5+ years of accounting and at least 1 year of leadership experience
* CPA is a plus
* Experience working with large, public entities is a plus
* Ownership and accountability of self and team delivering on commitments and results.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
* Ability to influence without authority and effectively and efficiently engage with cross functional teams leading to best outcomes for the company.
* Strong capabilities around talent management, including talent development and optimization.
* Business and financial acumen, with ability to understand the business transactions and financial implications of those transactions leading to better financial insights.
* Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices with the ability to apply them in a business analysis situation.
* Strong data and analytics capabilities, leveraging large data sets and driving insights and trends to understand financial results.
* Process improvement and innovation mindset with ability to scope a problem, develop solutions, and drive the execution of the solution, with new and innovative tools.
* Approaches each day with critical thinking and continuously challenging how we are executing with ability to evaluate new ways of working. Pay range: $ 104,000 - $ 140,000 depending on experience and skill set A Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
* 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.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Manager over the Corporate Accounting area to execute on the monthly close process, financial analysis and analytics, governance and controls, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies. This role is a critical role within our Accounting leadership team and will focus on delivering timely and accurate financial results.
* What you'll do
* Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
* Oversee the accounting for fixed assets, leases, internally developed software, prepaid expenses, expense accruals and other general corporate accounting areas.
* Prepare financial analytics and insights into the financial results with ability to provide storyline on the results in comparison with prior periods and financial forecasts.
* Collaborate with key business partners across other functions, including coworker services, legal, other functions outside of finance.
* Collaboration with the Financial Planning and Analytics team to understand expense trends and drives to support our financial forecasting and planning processes.
* Advance the performance management and development of the coworkers within the team.
* Deliver on process improvements and drive that mindset throughout the team, advancing skills and capabilities of the team in automation and AI agent tools.
What we expect of you
* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance with 5+ years of accounting and at least 1 year of leadership experience
* CPA is a plus
* Experience working with large, public entities is a plus
* Ownership and accountability of self and team delivering on commitments and results.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leadership.
* Ability to influence without authority and effectively and efficiently engage with cross functional teams leading to best outcomes for the company.
* Strong capabilities around talent management, including talent development and optimization.
* Business and financial acumen, with ability to understand the business transactions and financial implications of those transactions leading to better financial insights.
* Strong knowledge of accounting and finance principles and practices with the ability to apply them in a business analysis situation.
* Strong data and analytics capabilities, leveraging large data sets and driving insights and trends to understand financial results.
* Process improvement and innovation mindset with ability to scope a problem, develop solutions, and drive the execution of the solution, with new and innovative tools.
* Approaches each day with critical thinking and continuously challenging how we are executing with ability to evaluate new ways of working. Pay range: $ 104,000 - $ 140,000 depending on experience and skill set A Benefits overview: [https://cdw.benefit-info.com/](https://cdw.benefit-info.com/) Salary ranges may be subject to geographic differentials annual bonus target of 10% subject to terms and conditions of plan
* 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.Additionally, CDW is committed to fostering an equitable, transparent, and respectful hiring process for all applicants. During our application process, our goal is to understand your experience, strengths, skills, and qualifications. As an AI forward company, we see AI not just as a tool, but as a catalyst for new ways of thinking, creating, and communicating. We encourage candidates to embrace an AI mindset, one that's curious, adaptive, and ready to explore what's possible. We welcome thoughtful use of AI to expand your perspective and elevate how you share your story, while ensuring your application remains rooted in your own background, judgment, and voice.
* About Us
* CDW is a Fortune 500 technology solutions provider that helps businesses, government, education, and healthcare organizations achieve what's possible through technology. What makes CDW different isn't just what we do- it's how we do it. At CDW we act as one- building trust, speaking candidly, and working together to achieve more. We play to win- focusing on what matters most and delivering for our customers. And we think forward- staying curious, moving fast, and continuously learning. We believe meaningful work happens when people feel supported, heard, and empowered to contribute. That's why we think of ourselves as coworkers, not just employees- working together to solve complex challenges and deliver real impact for our customers and communities. As a full-stack, full-lifecycle technology partner, CDW brings deep expertise, strong relationships, and broad industry knowledge to help turn ideas into outcomes. When you join CDW, you become part of a collaborative environment where your work matters, your growth is supported, and your contributions help shape what's next. Together, we deliver the full promise of what technology can do.
* Together, we Make Amazing Happen.
* 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.
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