The role:

• The Accounting Manager will be responsible for delivering accurate, reliable, & timely monthly financial reporting. 
• Youll be part of the team helping scale our accounting operations (documentation, processes, & systems) as Newsela grows. 
• You will work closely with our FP&A, Content, Technology, & Legal teams to set operational excellence standards on the team by improving day-to-day accounting processes & related documentation. 
• You will report directly to the Controller & will be responsible for leading the general ledger team (of 2-3 staff) which includes accruals, accounts payable, taxes, & capitalized software
• Youll be instrumental in scaling our month-end close & 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, & managing tax compliance requirements as Newsela scales our business.

Why youll love this role: 

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

Why youre 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 (Bachelors degree or higher) 
• You have a strong understanding of financial reporting & US GAAP with  experience in public accounting and/or public company experience. 
• You are a certified public accountant (CPA). You are all about efficiency & building a foundation for the finance function to scale, & 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 & templates to streamline processes; Netsuite & Salesforce system experience is a plus. 
• You have excellent analytical & problem-solving skills, are very organized & detail-oriented, thrive on process improvement, clean documentation, & enjoy working in a challenging, fast-paced environment. 
• A self-starter, youre excited to apply what you know to strengthen the financial reporting & controls of our fast-growing company with a mission to transform the K-12 education industry.

Compensation: