Manager, Financial Accounting

At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace, Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience, Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology, AccuTrade, our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub, or our new Cars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry.

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CARS is seeking a Manager, Financial Accounting to support our Accounting team. Reporting to the Director, Financial Accounting and Transformation, this role plays a key part in driving an accurate and timely month-end close, supporting SEC filings and partnering on our finance initiatives to modernize our financial infrastructure and processes. The ideal candidate is a technically strong accountant with public company experience and a passion for process improvement.

• →Medical, Dental & Vision Healthcare Plans
• →New Hire Stipend for Home Office Set-Up
• →Generous PTO
• →Paid Holidays, Floating Holiday, Volunteer Day, Recharge Day

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• Lead the monthly, quarterly and annual close processes, ensuring financial statements are prepared accurately and on time in accordance with US GAAP and SEC Rules and Regulations
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist in the preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K and related earnings materials
• Prepare supporting materials for the Executive Leadership Team, Audit Committee and Board of Director presentations
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors on quarterly reviews and the annual audit
• Execute and maintain internal controls over financial reporting in compliance with SOX requirements
• Support treasury operations through daily cash reporting and share repurchase tracking, including automated report generation

• Act as the subject matter expert on evolving GAAP guidance, specifically providing interpretations for SaaS arrangements, cloud computing, and M&A integration accounting.
• Lead cross-functional implementation efforts for new standards, translating technical requirements into operational procedures.
• Review and approve high-risk journal entries and team workpapers to ensure accuracy, GAAP adherence and internal and external audit readiness.
• Provide timely, actionable feedback to team members, mentoring them on complex accounting judgments and documentation standards. 
• Collaborate with external auditors on judgmental areas, presenting well-supported, high-quality documentation to facilitate a streamlined audit process. 

• Manage, mentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, fostering a high-performance culture through regular feedback and professional growth opportunities
• Build strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, FP&A, Legal and other departments to support accurate financial reporting

• Support design and testing of financial reporting processes, including System Integration Testing (SIT) and User Acceptance Testing (UAT)
• Partner with IT, Finance leadership and external consultants to ensure accounting requirements are captured and satisfied in system upgrades
• Drive development of financial reports, dashboards and analytical tools that improve team efficiency and insight