Remote-First Manager, Financial Accounting

Cars.com LLC; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 104,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare

Home Office Stipend

Generous PTO

Holidays & time off

Job summary

Cars Commerce seeks a Manager of Financial Accounting to lead the accounting team and drive a precise month-end close, SEC compliance, and modernization of financial processes. The ideal candidate brings public company experience and a passion for process improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting and Transformation, you will oversee consolidation, journal entries, and internal controls while mentoring staff and partnering with auditors to ensure audit readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or higher.
• CPA is required.
• 7+ years of progressive financial accounting experience with increasing responsibility.
• Big 4 or mid-tier public accounting plus corporate accounting preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX controls.
• Experience with SEC reporting (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Leadership experience and ability to develop a team.
• ERP/PeopleSoft experience a plus.
• Proficiency in Excel and Google Suite.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual close per US GAAP and SEC rules.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, journal entries and reconciliations.
• Assist with SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and related materials.
• Provide materials for leadership, Audit Committee, and BoardPresentations.
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors for reviews and annual audit.
• Maintain internal controls over financial reporting per SOX.
• Support treasury with daily cash reporting and share repurchase tracking.
• Act as SME on GAAP guidance for SaaS, cloud computing, and M&A accounting.
• Lead cross-functional implementation projects for new standards.
• Review high-risk journal entries and team workpapers for accuracy.

Skills

CPA

US GAAP

SOX

Advanced Excel

Google Suite

Analytics

Communication

Leadership

ERP/PeopleSoft

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

PeopleSoft

Job description

Cars Commerce seeks a Manager of Financial Accounting to lead the accounting team and drive a precise month-end close, SEC compliance, and modernization of financial processes. The ideal candidate brings public company experience and a passion for process improvement.

Reporting to the Director of Financial Accounting and Transformation, you will oversee consolidation, journal entries, and internal controls while mentoring staff and partnering with auditors to ensure audit readiness.