CDK Global

Sr. Project Manager - Automotive Accounting

CDK Global$92K — $106K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Self-starter with strong time management skills
  • Expertise in chart of accounts structure
  • Proactive in developing best practices
  • Subject Matter Expert in CDK Accounting application
  • Minimum 5 years of experience with CDK Accounting
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a focus on mentoring
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Manage Virtual F&I Standardization projects from initiation to completion
  • Perform accounting chart of accounts clean-up and standardization
  • Create and update Financial Statements and MIS reports
  • Communicate project milestones and updates to customers professionally
  • Develop Statements of Work that outline project scope and responsibilities
  • Liaise with other departments and consultants to ensure deliverables
  • Assist in maintaining Salesforce project documentation and client correspondence

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401K Matching Program
  • Tuition Reimbursement
Full Job Description
Remote: Can live anywhere in the USA.

Position Summary

The Sr. Project Manager, Accounting performs and manages Virtual F&I Standardization projects through collaborative efforts with Virtual team to assess customer needs, ensure timely project milestones, professionally communicates process, tasks and milestones with customers

Position Responsibilities & Essential functions
  • Accounting chart of accounts clean-up
  • Accounting Standardizations
  • New Year Service Updates
  • MIS reports
  • Add and update accounts to the chart of accounts using the COA Excel processing tool
  • Add and update single company and consolidated Financial Statements
  • Prepare for and Complete Accounting Standardizations, including the Chart of Accounts. Schedules and Journals
  • Update Virtual Biller files after changing the chart of accounts with the AGSM function
  • Acts as an SME on all things Accounting as it pertains to standardization process or as outlined in SOW
  • Proactively communicates with Senior Manager or Director to avoid unsatisfactory customer delivery.
  • Manages project from beginning to end
  • Manages customer expectations
  • Creates a Statement of Work for each project that clearly identifies CDK and customer responsibilities
  • Ensures tasks and milestones are completed to keep projects on track
  • Schedules, prepares presentations for customer facing Team meetings
  • Performing necessary Admin tasks when needed
  • Maintain Salesforce projects including adding notes and attaching all client correspondence to projects.
  • Assist with other Virtual Services as needed
  • Some evening and weekend work required
  • Liaison with other departments within CDK and partnering with onsite consultants as required
  • Ensures tasks and milestones are completed to keep projects on track
  • Follows prepared Statement of Work to deliver high level customer service
  • Complete personal developmental and departmental assigned goals


Qualifications & Job Requirements
  • Must be a self-starter and able to self-manage time and assignments
  • Knowledge of chart of accounts file structure
  • Desire to explore and develop best practices to aid in team growth and efficiencies
  • Subject Matter Expert knowledge of CDK Accounting application and set-ups
  • Desire to grow and develop knowledge and working skills for all aspects of the DMS
  • 5 plus years experience with CDK Accounting application, functions and/or standardizations
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Good Power Point skills
  • Excellent or Advanced Excel skills
  • General knowledge of how the DMS file structure works
  • Desire to mentor and build strong relationships with team members
  • Desire to lead


Salary Range: $92,500 - $106,000 + Annual Target Bonus

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.

About CDK Global

CDK Global is an American technology company that provides software and digital marketing solutions for the automotive industry. The company was founded in 1972 and is headquartered in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. CDK Global's products and services include dealer management systems, digital advertising, and customer relationship management tools. The company has partnerships with major automotive manufacturers such as General Motors, Ford, and Toyota, and serves over 30,000 dealerships worldwide. CDK Global has been recognized for its innovative technology and has received several awards for its products and services.
Learn more about CDK Global
Size
6,500 employees
Market Cap
$6.4 billion
Industry
Net Income
$227.2 million
Founded
1972
5 Year Trend
-4.6%
Revenue
$1.7 billion
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