Senior Manager, Accounting

December 21

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Newsela

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Education • K-12 Education • Instructional content

201 - 500 employees

Founded 2013

💰 $100M Series D on 2021-02

Description

• Responsible for overseeing complex accounting transactions and related projects. • Ensure that high-risk accounts are properly accounted for. • Work closely with FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to improve accounting processes. • Perform technical accounting research and documentation while updating accounting policies. • Lead the general ledger team responsible for accruals, accounts payable, taxes, and capitalized software. • Enable quality reporting and accounting operations to support business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA required. • 7+ years of accounting experience with public accounting experience. • 3+ years of people management experience. • Well-versed in technical accounting documentation and providing support for financial statement audit. • Strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with experience in public accounting and/or public company experience. • Skilled in solving problems, making decisions, and sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information. • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, are organized and detail-oriented, thrive on process improvement, clean documentation, and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. • A self-starter, excited to apply knowledge to strengthen financial reporting and controls.

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.