Accounting Manager

November 23

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Newsela

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Education • K-12 Education • Instructional content

201 - 500

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

Description

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and timely monthly financial reporting. • You’ll be part of the team helping scale accounting operations as Newsela grows. • Work closely with FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to improve day-to-day accounting processes. • Lead the general ledger team responsible for accruals, accounts payable, taxes, and capitalized software. • Key player in operational improvements, financial statements audits, and managing tax compliance requirements as Newsela scales.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a range of operational experience--from month end close reporting to process improvements. • Accounting educational background (Bachelor’s degree or higher) • Strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with experience in public accounting and/or public company experience. • Certified public accountant (CPA). • Experience as team leader with managing teams of 1 or more staff • Excel guru, comprehensive background in building models and templates to streamline processes; Netsuite and Salesforce system experience is a plus. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, organized and detail-oriented; thrive on process improvement and clean documentation. • Self-starter, excited to strengthen financial reporting and controls of a fast-growing company with a mission to transform K-12 education.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul. • Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included! • Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself. • Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave • Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes. • Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality. • Make A Difference: No matter your role or department, the work you do each day helps share the future of education and improves the lives of students and teachers.