Analyst II, Chart of Accounts Governance and BlackLine Reporting

Cox Automotive is hiring an Analyst II. The Analyst II -Chart of Accounts Governance is a key contributor to the integrity and accuracy of Cox Automotive Inc.'s (CAI) financial reporting. This role focuses on maintaining the company's chart of accounts (COA), supporting general ledger operations, and optimizing BlackLine processes for journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial close activities. Reporting to the Record-to-Report (R2R) Manager, this position partners with Accounting, Finance, and IT teams to ensure the COA structure supports both operational needs and compliance with financial reporting standards. The analyst will apply strong accounting expertise to drive process improvements, master data stewardship, and governance best practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the structure, maintenance, and governance of the company's chart of accounts to ensure alignment with GAAP and internal reporting needs.
- Support general ledger operations including journal entry validation, account mapping, and reconciliation processes.
- Lead or support COA Steering Committee meetings, providing metrics and recommendations for account changes.
- Collaborate with Enterprise Accounting, Finance, and Operations teams to resolve COA and GL-related issues.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, security systems, and financial reporting policies.
-Perform analysis to identify best practices, efficiencies, and strategic methods to optimize people, process, and technology solutions across EF&A R2R.
-Analyze and support a metrics and performance management strategy and culture, driving measurable business results
- Manage BlackLine tool adoption and optimization, including configuration of match sets, close tasks, and reconciliation templates.
- Partner with IT and BlackLine developers to test and implement enhancements to financial systems.
- Provide training and onboarding support for new users of BlackLine and COA processes.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field with a minimum 2 years of experience in general ledger accounting or financial reporting. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with up to 2 years of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 6+ years of relevant experience.
- Experience with BlackLine or similar financial close tools preferred.
- Strong understanding of COA structures, master data management, and financial systems.
- Ability to interpret and apply accounting principles to operational processes.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
USD 67,100.00 - 100,700.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $67,100.00 - $100,700.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets