CVS Health

Lead Director – Accounting COE (BlackLine Journal Entry Project Lead)

CVS Health$100K — $231K *
Legal & Accounting
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years in accounting, finance, or accounting systems.
  • Experience with finance transformation or system projects, preferably BlackLine, SAP, or Oracle.
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial close processes.
  • Familiarity with process improvement, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead initiatives involving Finance, IT, and Accounting teams.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills.
  • Experience with ERP systems like SAP S/4HANA or Oracle.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design and implementation of BlackLine Journal Entry capabilities.
  • Drive improvements and standardization in accounting operations.
  • Establish governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.
  • Lead change management efforts for user adoption of new technologies.
  • Build and manage the BlackLine Journal Entry Center of Excellence.
  • Support initiatives to enhance financial close efficiency and transparency.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve finance transformation goals.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement savings options for future security.
  • Wellness programs aimed at promoting health and well-being.
  • Additional resources available based on eligibility.
Full Job Description
Position Summary The Lead Director will oversee the implementation and ongoing improvement of BlackLine Journal Entry processes across the company. This role focuses on improving financial close and reporting processes through standardization, automation, strong controls, and governance. Working closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and business teams, this leader will: • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Black Line Journal Entry capabilities. • Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across accounting operations. • Establish and manage governance, controls, and compliance frameworks. • Lead change management efforts and promote user adoption of new processes and technology. • Build and oversee the Black Line Journal Entry Center of Excellence (COE). • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial close efficiency, accuracy, and transparency. • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver finance transformation goals. The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong accounting knowledge, systems experience, and a successful track record leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives. Required Qualifications • 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounting systems. • Experience leading finance transformation or system implementation projects (such as BlackLine, SAP, or Oracle). • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial close processes. • Experience with process improvement, internal controls, and SOX compliance. • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Accounting, Finance, and IT teams. • Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills. • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or Oracle. Education • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. • MBA preferred. Pay Range The typical pay range for this role is: $100,000.00 - $231,540.00 This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. Great benefits for great people We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families. This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility. Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on . We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/24/2026

About CVS Health

Omnicare provides comprehensive pharmaceutical services to patients and providers across the United States. As the market-leader in professional pharmacy, related consulting and data management services for skilled nursing, assisted living and other chronic care settings, Omnicare leverages its unparalleled clinical insight into the geriatric market along with some of the industry's most innovative technological capabilities to the benefit of its long-term care customers. Omnicare also provides key commercialization services for the bio-pharmaceutical industry through its Specialty Care Group.

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Size
300,000 employees
Market Cap
$122 billion
Industry
Net Income
$7.1 billion
Founded
1963
5 Year Trend
+10.5%
Revenue
$268.7 billion
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