Manager, Accounting

The role:

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, and timely monthly financial reporting. 
• You’ll be part of the team helping scale our accounting operations (documentation, processes, and systems) as Newsela grows. 
• You will work 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. 
• You will report directly to the Controller and will be responsible for leading the general ledger team (of 2-3 staff) which includes accruals, accounts payable, taxes, and capitalized software
• You’ll be instrumental in scaling our month-end close and financial reporting process by taking the lead in the process for all accounts outside of revenue 
• As a leader on the accounting team, you will be a key player in our operational improvements, financial statements audits, and managing tax compliance requirements as Newsela scales our business.

Why you’ll love this role: 

• You will have an opportunity to make a real impact by driving process improvement and system implementation efforts to streamline operations and improve the close process and overall scalability of our finance function. 
• Your work will enable quality reporting and accounting operations that support the growth of our business, enabling the expansion of Newsela’s reach and bringing engaging, culturally responsive learning content into the hands of K-12 students and teachers nationwide. 
• You love a “team-first” mentality and are someone who enjoys problem solving and adapting to the constantly changing conditions typical to a fast-growing company.

Why you’re a great fit: 

• You have 5+ years of experience in accounting, with a range of operational experience--from month end close reporting to process improvements. 
• You have an accounting educational background (Bachelor’s degree or higher) 
• You have a strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with  experience in public accounting and/or public company experience. 
• You are a certified public accountant (CPA). You are all about efficiency and building a foundation for the finance function to scale, and have demonstrated success managing a team. 
• You have experience as team leader with managing teams of 1 or more staff
• You are an Excel guru, with a comprehensive background in building out models and templates to streamline processes; Netsuite and Salesforce system experience is a plus. 
• You have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, are very organized and detail-oriented, thrive on process improvement, clean documentation, and enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. 
• A self-starter, you’re excited to apply what you know to strengthen the financial reporting and controls of our fast-growing company with a mission to transform the K-12 education industry.

Compensation:

Base salary: $105,850 - $125,000.

Total compensation for this role also incentive stock options and benefits. 

 Why you’ll love working at Newsela:

• 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.

About Newsela:

Newsela takes authentic, real world content from trusted sources and makes it instruction ready for K-12 classrooms. Each text is published at five reading levels, so content is accessible to every learner. Today, over 3.3 million teachers and 40 million students have registered with Newsela for content that's personalized to student interests, accessible to everyone, aligned to instructional standards, and attached to activities and reporting that hold teachers accountable for instruction and students accountable for their work. With over 15,000 texts on our platform and multiple new texts published every day across 20+ genres, Newsela enables educators to go deep on any subject they choose.

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