Manager, Accounting - Corporate Initiatives and Special Projects

What Accounting Contributes to Cardinal Health

Finance oversees the accounting, tax, financial plans, and policies of the organization, establishing and maintaining fiscal controls while preparing and interpreting financial reports. Accounting specifically establishes and maintains accounting policies and controls, completes technical research, safeguards the organization's assets, and ensures the accuracy of accounting and financial records in accordance with accounting standards.

About the Role

The Manager, Accounting - Corporate Initiatives and Special Projects is a key member of a highly visible and impactful team. This role focuses on enterprise and segment strategic and value creation initiatives, requiring extensive collaboration with external stakeholders and internal cross-functional teams. The position exists to support business and executive leadership in planning and execution, serving as a bridge between departmental responsibilities.

Success in this role demands the ability to flourish in rapidly evolving environments. The Manager will act as an ambassador for external consultants, directing their work, reviewing deliverables, and providing strategic direction. You will be responsible for formulating detailed project plans, reporting status and results to senior leadership, and engaging stakeholders across functions such as FP&A, Tax, Treasury, Legal, and Global Technology to support critical initiatives.

Hiring Process

Candidates interested in this opportunity are encouraged to submit their application as soon as possible, as the application window is anticipated to close on 8/1/2026.

Our Culture and Commitment to Diversity

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day.

We encourage candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, those without a college degree, and Veterans to apply. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.