50 applicants

Company

Newsela · 1 day ago

Manager, Accounting

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$106K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Delivering accurate, reliable, and timely monthly financial reporting.

Helping scale our accounting operations (documentation, processes, and systems) as Newsela grows.

Working closely with our FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to set operational excellence standards on the team by improving day-to-day accounting processes and related documentation.

Reporting directly to the Controller and leading the general ledger team (of 2-3 staff) which includes accruals, accounts payable, taxes, and capitalized software.

Scaling our month-end close and financial reporting process by taking the lead in the process for all accounts outside of revenue.

Being a key player in our operational improvements, financial statements audits, and managing tax compliance requirements as Newsela scales our business.

Qualification

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Required

5+ years of experience in accounting, with a range of operational experience--from month end close reporting to process improvements.

An accounting educational background (Bachelor’s degree or higher).

A strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with experience in public accounting and/or public company experience.

Certified public accountant (CPA).

Demonstrated success managing a team.

Experience as team leader with managing teams of 1 or more staff.

Excel guru, with a comprehensive background in building out models and templates to streamline processes.

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Very organized and detail-oriented.

Thrives on process improvement, clean documentation, and enjoys working in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

A self-starter, excited to apply knowledge to strengthen financial reporting and controls.

Preferred

Netsuite and Salesforce system experience.

Benefits

Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!).

Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.

Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.

Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave.

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.

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.