Advisor, Accounting Finance Operations

Finance Operations Role

Finance Operations contributes to Cardinal Health by overseeing accounting, tax, financial plans and policies, establishing and maintaining fiscal controls, preparing and interpreting financial reports, overseeing financial systems, and safeguarding the organization's assets. Finance Operations is responsible for the oversight and overall performance of core financial processes, including pricing administration, rebates, cash application, chargebacks, billing, accounts payable, and employee travel & expense.

Responsibilities include :

• Own and oversee Pharma GPO Admin Fee and Customer Rebate accounting functions.
• Ensure admin fees and rebates are accurate and reasonable upon setup in SAP Vistex.
• Review true-up entries posted during the month for accuracy.
• Perform continual subledger maintenance.
• Prepare / review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Perform month-over-month accrual analysis during month-end close; determine if adjustments are needed; keep Finance informed on research conclusions.
• Confirm new and amended agreements are properly captured and recorded within the subledger.
• Validate terminating agreements prior to removing from subledger.
• Investigate aged accrual / reserve balances; independently perform action steps required to fully resolve.
• Review and reconcile Month-End Close Tracker to ensure all Vistex and manual journal entries have been posted and accounted for.
• Prepare Month-End Close Driver and Risk & Opportunity Summaries for delivery to Accounting and Finance business partners.
• Establish processes and mechanisms to review and monitor quality of outsourced staff work product; effectively partner with outsourced staff to take necessary course correcting actions.
• Respond to direct inquiries pertaining to GPO Admin Fees and Customer Rebates coming from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Investigate issues by conducting a thorough root cause analysis; establish preventative measures to avoid recurring issues.
• Maintain and enhance internal SOX control structure, effectively responding to and mitigating risks, as necessary.
• Identify, drive, and implement process improvement initiatives; collaborate with others to standardize processes and templates across Rebate functions.
• Collaborate with business partners across the organization to properly account for transactions, including but not limited to Accounting, Finance, Internal Audit, Legal, Sales / Account Management, Revenue Management, Contracting, Standards & Compliance, etc.
• Assists in the management of the monthly financial close process, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and performing timely review of results for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Performs special projects and financial analysis to support the business needs as requested.

Qualifications include :

What is expected of you and others at this level :

Anticipated salary range : $67,500-$96,300

Benefits include :

Application window anticipated to close : 11 / 28 / 2025

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.