Accounting Transformation Leader

CVS Health; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 83,000 - 183,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Equity award program

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement savings options

Job summary

CVS Health is seeking an experienced accounting leader to transform our accounting operations and drive automation within the Accounting Center of Excellence in Hartford, CT.

You will guide cross-functional teams, strengthen financial controls, and partner with finance leaders to deliver accurate, scalable financial operations across the organization. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in accounting, financial reporting, controllership, or accounting operations.
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing teams or leading large cross-functional initiatives.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, internal controls, and close processes.
• Experience working in a large, complex organization.
• Proven success improving processes, driving automation, and increasing operational efficiency.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and lead organizational change.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting operations across payroll, service operations, clinical accounting, and the financial close process.
• Manage and develop accounting professionals, including offshore team members.
• Improve efficiency through process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Partner with Finance and business leaders to solve accounting issues and enhance processes.
• Lead transformation projects, including workflow automation and SAP S/4HANA initiatives.
• Use data and analytics to improve reporting, controls, and decision-making.
• Coach and mentor team members to build a strong, high-performing organization.
• Identify opportunities to simplify processes and implement scalable solutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder influence

Automation experience

SOX/compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

BlackLine

Oracle

Power BI

Alteryx

Dataiku

SQL

Job description

CVS Health is seeking an experienced accounting leader to transform our accounting operations and drive automation within the Accounting Center of Excellence in Hartford, CT.

You will guide cross-functional teams, strengthen financial controls, and partner with finance leaders to deliver accurate, scalable financial operations across the organization. This is a full-time role with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career growth.