Sr Dir, Controller

The Senior Director, Controller helps to drive, build and scale the company's accounting and reporting function. More specifically, this individual leads key areas of the finance function including financial accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and accounts payable. The Controller partners closely with key internal and external stakeholders including FP&A, HR, legal, contracting, and external auditors.
The Controller works closely with the business to ensure the Controllership function supports and facilitates growth and works collaboratively across the organization. This individual also develops strong business processes and systems to drive efficient operations (particularly around the period end close process), reduce financial reporting risk and perform quality, meaningful analyses and financial perspectives necessary for corporate decisions and strategic planning.
Position Responsibilities & Essential Functions:

• Lead the financial accounting, reporting, technical accounting and accounts payable areas for CDK Global
• Ensures accounting is appropriate under US GAAP and IFRS, with a thorough understanding of the differences between the two
• Owns the technical accounting assessments and related documentation across CDK
• Oversee the month-end close process, reviewing procedures to eliminate inefficiencies
• Provide insights and analysis concerning CDK's accounting to enable a clear understanding amongst FP&A and the business of variances and drivers
• Delivers financial reporting in compliance with private equity owner (Brookfield) requirements (IFRS), as well as to support the annual US GAAP audit, and quarterly bank compliance reporting
• Review and ensure application of appropriate controls, SOX compliance and financial procedures
• Ensure timeliness and accuracy of financial and management reporting and the integrity and compliance of all financial reporting, controls, processes and systems
• Play a key role in managing the external audit processes and maintaining effective relationships with external auditors
• Coordinates work relating to any internal audit reviews and is responsible for the timely implementation of agreed upon recommendations
• Partners with the Genpact managed services team to deliver an accurate, timely period end close
• Drive a culture of "brilliant at the basics" and continuous improvement, with a focus on opportunities to simplify and automate
• Identify, acquire and implement systems and software, or related enhancements, to provide financial reporting and to automate processes as needed
• Ensure the general ledger/ERP continues to operate as required. Involved in designing and validating potential changes to ensure accounting and reporting requirements continue to be met in an efficient manner
• Ensure that appropriate financial and compliance processes and procedures are in-place and working
• Support M&A efforts with due diligence through integration
• Create a teaching organization that educates cross-functionally on revenue recognition rules, financial and compliance impacts of key initiatives and raise the overall financial acumen of peers outside of finance
• Enhance and further develop a dynamic, high-performing team, working cross-functionally with all other functions in the company

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting (CPA required)
• 12+ years of experience in finance leadership roles
• Previous experience in transforming and complex environments, including environments with large volume of complex data
• Strong technical knowledge and understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance-related issues
• Excellent analytical skills with strong business acumen and the ability to transition between the strategic and the detailed (with expert Excel skills)
• Proven experience at successfully developing and strengthening management controls and operational processes
• Hands-on leadership skills with a pragmatic business-focused approach to the delivery of service and projects alike, being decisive and action-oriented, where necessary
• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams: achieving organizational focus on key priorities, providing clear direction, delegating, actively communicating and coaching/mentoring
• Outstanding communication, organization, and presentation skills

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

• Prior experience in both a public and private equity environments
• Exposure to IFRS
• Oracle Cloud
• Previous experience managing an offshore managed services provider

Base Salary Ranges: $190,000 - $245,000
CDK Global is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. Compensation packages are based on several factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, certifications, and work location. The total compensation package for this position may also include annual performance bonus, benefits and/or other applicable incentive compensation plans.We offer Medical, dental, and vision benefits in addition to:

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401K Matching Program
• Tuition Reimbursement

At CDK, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential in inspiring meaningful connections to our people, customers and communities. We are open, curious and encourage different views, so that everyone can be their best selves and make an impact.
CDK is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive workforce where everyone is valued. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, creed or religion, age, disability (including pregnancy), results of genetic testing, service in the military, veteran status or any other category protected by law.
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