Manager, Accounting – Accounting Center of Excellence (COE)

We’re building a world of health around every individual — shaping a more connected, convenient and compassionate health experience. At CVS Health®, you’ll be surrounded by passionate colleagues who care deeply, innovate with purpose, hold ourselves accountable and prioritize safety and quality in everything we do. Join us and be part of something bigger – helping to simplify health care one person, one family and one community at a time.

Are you passionate about transforming accounting through automation, innovation, and process excellence? Join our Accounting Center of Excellence and help drive the future of finance by leading initiatives that improve controls, simplify processes, and enhance the accuracy and efficiency of financial reporting across the enterprise.

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager is responsible for overseeing journal entry governance and accounting process improvements within the Accounting Center of Excellence. This role partners with business and finance stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong controls, and efficient accounting processes while supporting automation and standardization initiatives across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and approve journal entries and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, and close requirements.
• Analyze accounting processes and identify opportunities for simplification, standardization, and automation.
• Partner with business, FP&A, and Controllership teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial processes.
• Support system and transformation initiatives, including SAP and BlackLine enhancements.
• Assist with month-end close activities, audit support, and documentation requirements.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience with strong knowledge of financial reporting and controls.
• Experience reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Demonstrated process improvement and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a shared services environment, Accounting Center of Excellence (COE), or large corporate accounting organization.
• Knowledge of SAP S/4HANA, BlackLine, and other financial systems used to support accounting and close processes.
• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing automation solutions that improve efficiency, control effectiveness, and reporting accuracy, including workflow and reporting modernization initiatives.
• Strong understanding of SOX compliance, internal controls, audit requirements, and accounting governance frameworks.
• Experience utilizing data analytics, reporting, or automation tools such as Power BI, Dataiku, SQL, or similar technologies to support decision-making and process improvement.

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent years of experience is required.

Anticipated Weekly Hours