Manager, Accounting - Corporate Initiatives and Special Projects

Cardinal Health • Columbia, SC • 1h ago

What Accounting contributes to Cardinal Health

Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans and policies of the organization, establishes and maintains fiscal controls, prepares and interprets financial reports, oversees financial systems and safeguards the organization's assets.

Accounting establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, completes technical research, safeguards the organization's assets and ensures accuracy of accounting and financial records in accordance with accounting standards.

Job Summary

The Manager, Accounting - Corporate Initiatives and Special Projects will be a key member of the team, focusing on enterprise and segment strategic and value creation initiatives. This includes working extensively with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams, while supporting business and executive leadership in planning and execution. As part of a highly visible and impactful team, the Manager will have demonstrated experience flourishing in rapidly evolving environments and possess exceptional analytical and relationship building skills.

Responsibilities

Plan and execute enterprise level strategic initiatives and special projects identified by executive leadership. Along with the supervising Director, responsibilities will vary depending on the nature of the initiative and may include but not be limited to:

Formulating and overseeing the execution of detailed project plans

Directing the work of external consultants, including acting as their ambassador in the execution of their work, reviewing deliverables, breaking down barriers as they arise, and providing strategic direction

Reporting project status and results to senior leadership

Potential support for M&A and divestiture transactions, including diligence and integration/separation support

Contract review and analysis

Preparation and review of financial analysis necessary to support initiatives

Engaging cross-functional stakeholders to support critical initiatives and bridging the gap between departmental responsibilities where necessary (Business partners will often include Accounting, FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, Indirect Procurement, HR, Global Technology and Business Services, Business Segment Operations, and other corporate shared service functions)

Process and internal control assessment and design/redesign

Tracking and executing initiatives within approved budgets

Qualifications

8-12 years of experience, preferred

2+ years of management experience, preferred

Bachelor's degree in related field preferred, or equivalent work experience, preferred. Advanced degree, preferred.

CPA certification a plus

Anticipated salary range: $105,100 - $150,100

Bonus eligible: Yes

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off plan

Health savings account (HSA)

401k savings plan

Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short- and long-term disability coverage

Work-Life resources

Paid parental leave

Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 8/1/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The salary range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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