What External Reporting 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.

SEC Reporting is responsible for the preparation and review of financial information to be released outside of the organization as well as for the research, interpretation, and communication of complex accounting matters.  The position requires strong project management capabilities, technical accounting knowledge, stakeholder management skills, and the ability to influence across functions.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading implementation projects for upcoming disclosure requirements (i.e., DISE).

• Provides accounting guidance to business partners related to proposed transactions to ensure conformity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as well as company policies and procedures.

• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, deliverables, timelines, risks, and stakeholder communications.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams to evaluate current reporting processes, identify gaps, and design future-state solutions as it relates to the adoption of accounting standards updates.

• Conducts research regarding the impact to financial statements of potential changes to accounting rules proposed by accounting standards setters and advises management regarding the same.

• Ensures all SEC reports and disclosures comply with applicable government regulations, professional standards, and organizational policies.

• Prepares and reviews consolidated financial statements and all other required disclosures to maintain compliance with the SEC and GAAP.

• Coordinates cross-functionally, including with Finance and Investor Relations, to update the MD&A (Management's Discussion & Analysis) sections of the Form 10-Q/10-K.

• Assists in the management of the monthly financial close process, including reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and performing timely review of results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.

• Oversees work conducted by outsourced staff and maintains the integrity of accounting records by ensuring that outsourced staff comply with accounting policies and procedures . Effectively partners with outsourced staff to take necessary course correcting actions.

• Is able to strategically and effectively identify improvement opportunities and identifies the appropriate tools, approach, and cross functional involvement to execute on opportunities that are identified. 

Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in related field or equivalent work experience, preferred

• 5+ years experience in related field, public accounting or SEC reporting experience, preferred

• Supervisory or Managerial experience with direct reports, preferred

• CPA preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Is able to communicate effectively and efficiently to all levels within the organization.  

• Is adept at identifying and responding to internal control and financial statement risk.  Effectively responds to and mitigates risk and concludes on the effectiveness of related mitigation efforts.  

• Has a level of understanding of digital tools to identify use cases and to support the design, development, and implementation of related solutions.  

• Holds self and others accountable for goals and results while bringing passion, determination and grit to deliver on results.  

• Owns the result rather than only the process to get to the result, exhibits big picture thinking, prioritizes appropriately, and collaborates well with others.  

• Applies advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to manage a wide variety of projects

• Participates in the development of policies and procedures to achieve specific goals

• Recommends new practices, processes, metrics, or models

• Works on or may lead complex projects that may have a large scope and a significant and long-term impact

• Provides solutions which may set precedent

• Independently determines method for completion of new projects

• Acts as a mentor to less experienced colleagues

Anticipated salary range: $106,700-$152,400

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: 9/30/2026 *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.

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