Lead Director – Accounting COE (BlackLine Journal Entry Project Lead)

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11 Locations
In-Office or Remote
100K-232K Annually
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Fitness • Healthtech • Retail • Pharmaceutical
The Role
Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of BlackLine journal entry capabilities and a Journal Entry COE. Drive finance transformation through process standardization, automation, controls, SOX compliance, governance, change management, and stakeholder collaboration to improve financial close efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
Summary Generated by Built In

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.

Position Summary

The Lead Director will oversee the implementation and ongoing improvement of BlackLine Journal Entry processes across the company. This role focuses on improving financial close and reporting processes through standardization, automation, strong controls, and governance.

Working closely with Accounting, Finance, IT, Internal Audit, and business teams, this leader will:

  • Lead the design, implementation, and optimization of Black Line Journal Entry capabilities.
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and standardization across accounting operations.
  • Establish and manage governance, controls, and compliance frameworks.
  • Lead change management efforts and promote user adoption of new processes and technology.
  • Build and oversee the Black Line Journal Entry Center of Excellence (COE).
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial close efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
  • Partner with stakeholders across the organization to deliver finance transformation goals.

The ideal candidate is a strategic leader with strong accounting knowledge, systems experience, and a successful track record leading large-scale finance transformation initiatives.

Required Qualifications
  • 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounting systems.
  • Experience leading finance transformation or system implementation projects (such as BlackLine, SAP, or Oracle).
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial close processes.
  • Experience with process improvement, internal controls, and SOX compliance.
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Accounting, Finance, and IT teams.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or Oracle.
Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
  • MBA preferred.

Pay Range

The typical pay range for this role is:

$100,000.00 - $231,540.00


This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls.  The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography and other relevant factors.  This position is eligible for a CVS Health bonus, commission or short-term incentive program in addition to the base pay range listed above.  This position also includes an award target in the company’s equity award program. 
 

Our people fuel our future. Our teams reflect the customers, patients, members and communities we serve and we are committed to fostering a workplace where every colleague feels valued and that they belong.

Great benefits for great people

We take pride in offering a comprehensive and competitive mix of pay and benefits that reflects our commitment to our colleagues and their families.

This full‑time position is eligible for a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the physical, emotional, and financial well‑being of colleagues and their families. The benefits for this position include medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement savings options, wellness programs, and other resources, based on eligibility.


Additional details about available benefits are provided during the application process and on
Benefits Moments.

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on: 07/24/2026

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state and local laws.

Skills Required

  • 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or accounting systems
  • Experience leading finance transformation or system implementation projects (such as BlackLine, SAP, or Oracle)
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, journal entries, and financial close processes
  • Experience with process improvement, internal controls, and SOX compliance
  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives involving Accounting, Finance, and IT teams
  • Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills
  • Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP S/4HANA or Oracle
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • MBA
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The Company
HQ: Woonsocket, RI
119,959 Employees
Year Founded: 1963

What We Do

CVS Health is the leading health solutions company that delivers care in ways no one else can. We reach people in more ways and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and our nearly 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that’s managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications, or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day.

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