Executive Director, General Accounting Center of Excellence

CVS Health
Hartford, CT
Category Finance
Job Description
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.

Requirements

  • Define and lead the strategy, operating model, and roadmap for the General Accounting CoE
  • Serve as the enterprise owner of general accounting processes and standards
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Segment Controllers and CFOs on accounting operations
  • Design and maintain a robust internal control environment for general accounting
  • Oversee enterprise month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
  • Establish performance expectations, KPIs, and service-level agreements for accounting execution
  • Drive consistency, quality, and timeliness of journal entries, reconciliations, and accruals
  • Lead enterprise accounting transformation initiatives, including process redesign and automation
  • Champion the use of automation, analytics, and technology to improve efficiency and scalability
  • Build, lead, and develop high-performing accounting teams within the CoE model
  • Establish clear roles, career paths, and development plans for accounting talent
  • Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence
  • Collaborate closely with FP&A, Treasury, and Operations to support business initiatives
  • Enable informed decision-making through reliable, high-quality financial information

Benefits

  • Affordable medical plan options
  • 401(k) plan (including matching company contributions)
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Wellness screenings
  • Tobacco cessation and weight management programs
  • Confidential counseling and financial coaching
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Family leave
  • Dependent care resources
  • Colleague assistance programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Retiree medical access
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