The New York Times · 11 hours ago
Senior Manager, Finance & Accounting
Norfolk, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$145K/yr - $155K/yr
7+ years expThe New York Times is committed to independent journalism and seeks a Senior Financial Accounting Manager to lead the Financial Accounting department. The role involves overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and mentoring a high-performing team while contributing to the strategic objectives of the department.
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Responsibilities
General Accounting: Oversee all general accounting activities, ensuring company transactions, classifications, and account reconciliations are performed in accordance with GAAP and company policy
Audit Liaison: Act as the primary liaison for both internal and external auditors. Manage the preparation and review of audit schedules and documentation
Control Environment: Maintain an internal control environment to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity
Reporting: Interpret and summarize financial data into concise reports for senior leadership
Manage & Mentor: Direct the daily activities of the Financial Accounting team, providing ongoing coaching, professional development, and performance management
Technical Resource: Act as the primary point of escalation for staff to resolve complex accounting issues and technical hurdles
Culture of Impact: Empower your peers and team members to take ownership and make a measurable impact on the organization
Strategic Planning: Assist management in formulating and implementing the department's overall strategic direction and initiatives
Process Optimization: Continually analyze department workflows to develop more efficient procedures and better resource utilization without sacrificing accuracy
Policy Development: Lead the creation and implementation of corporate accounting policies and procedures, particularly for new business initiatives
Manage special projects and the transition of new work into the department, operating effectively under changing circumstances
Demonstrate support and understanding of our value of journalistic independence and a strong commitment to our mission to seek the truth and help people understand the world
Communicate with all levels of the organization, particularly senior management
Collaborative Mindset: You enjoy partnering across the company with both financial and non-financial professionals
Judgment: Ability to apply professional discretion and judgment to complex accounting matters
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field
CPA certification
7+ years of professional accounting experience
Technical Expertise: Knowledge of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB)
Industry Knowledge: A commitment to staying current on emerging GAAP/SEC issues, particularly those impacting the digital media industry
Expert proficiency in spreadsheets, presentation tools, analytics, and financial databases
Preferred
5 years in a management or leadership role
Experience with Workday Financials
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts (F.S.A.s)
A company-matching 401(k) plan
Paid vacation
Paid sick days
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development programs
Company
The New York Times
The New York Times is powered by the idea that independent, deeply reported journalism fuels a healthy and engaged society.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
William Bardeen
Chief Financial Officer
Crystal Chien
VP of Engineering
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