Senior Manager - Accounting
The role:
The position is responsible for overseeing complex accounting transactions and related projects, as well as ensuring that high risk accounts are properly accounted for.
The Senior Accounting Manager is expected to be a skilled leader with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a high performing team of accountants. Expectations include:
Strong Leadership and Vision:
Set clear goals with your team and align team efforts with organizational objectives
Communication and Emotional Intelligence
The ability to foster open, honest, and respectful communication
Accountability and Performance Management
Monitor the performance of your team and assist with removing roadblocks or provide support when necessary
Lead by example by modeling accountability and professionalism
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Independent make informed, data-driven decisions
Manage conflicts effectively and resolve issues proactively
You will work closely with our FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to set operational excellence standards by improving day-to-day accounting processes and related documentation. The position will require technical accounting research and accounting documentation while actively maintaining and updating Newsela’s accounting policies. 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, equity, taxes, and capitalized software. Ultimately, this growth will broaden our product’s reach and bring engaging, culturally responsive learning content to K-12 teachers and students nationwide.
Why you’ll love this role:
Lead the research and evaluation of transactions, legal contracts, business practices, new and modified accounting guidance, and policies for compliance with accounting and reporting standards
Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency
Interact with external auditors on accounting issues and assist in the support of the annual audit
Prepare and/or update technical accounting memos and process walkthroughs related but not limited to accounting for capitalized software, stock based compensation, and purchase price accounting, providing both technical and/or operational knowledge
Provide insightful variance analysis, explain drivers of results to finance leadership and stakeholders
Draft original footnote disclosures during the financial statements preparation
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:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA required
7+ years of accounting experience with Big Four public accounting experience preferred
3+ years of people management experience which includes effective leadership, delegation, and development of high performing accounting teams
Displays effective communication and leadership skills
Well-versed in technical accounting documentation and providing support for financial statement audit
You have a strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with experience in public accounting and/or public company experience
Skilled in solving problems and making decisions
Skilled in sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
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
Base compensation: $136,000 - $156,400. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience.
Why you’ll love working at Newsela:
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
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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Senior Manager - Accounting
The role:
The position is responsible for overseeing complex accounting transactions and related projects, as well as ensuring that high risk accounts are properly accounted for.
The Senior Accounting Manager is expected to be a skilled leader with the ability to manage, mentor, and develop a high performing team of accountants. Expectations include:
Strong Leadership and Vision:
Set clear goals with your team and align team efforts with organizational objectives
Communication and Emotional Intelligence
The ability to foster open, honest, and respectful communication
Accountability and Performance Management
Monitor the performance of your team and assist with removing roadblocks or provide support when necessary
Lead by example by modeling accountability and professionalism
Decision Making and Problem Solving
Independent make informed, data-driven decisions
Manage conflicts effectively and resolve issues proactively
You will work closely with our FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to set operational excellence standards by improving day-to-day accounting processes and related documentation. The position will require technical accounting research and accounting documentation while actively maintaining and updating Newsela’s accounting policies. 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, equity, taxes, and capitalized software. Ultimately, this growth will broaden our product’s reach and bring engaging, culturally responsive learning content to K-12 teachers and students nationwide.
Why you’ll love this role:
Lead the research and evaluation of transactions, legal contracts, business practices, new and modified accounting guidance, and policies for compliance with accounting and reporting standards
Identify and implement process improvements and automation to increase accuracy and efficiency
Interact with external auditors on accounting issues and assist in the support of the annual audit
Prepare and/or update technical accounting memos and process walkthroughs related but not limited to accounting for capitalized software, stock based compensation, and purchase price accounting, providing both technical and/or operational knowledge
Provide insightful variance analysis, explain drivers of results to finance leadership and stakeholders
Draft original footnote disclosures during the financial statements preparation
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:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field and CPA required
7+ years of accounting experience with Big Four public accounting experience preferred
3+ years of people management experience which includes effective leadership, delegation, and development of high performing accounting teams
Displays effective communication and leadership skills
Well-versed in technical accounting documentation and providing support for financial statement audit
You have a strong understanding of financial reporting and US GAAP with experience in public accounting and/or public company experience
Skilled in solving problems and making decisions
Skilled in sharing information with others and facilitating the open exchange of ideas and information
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
Base compensation: $136,000 - $156,400. Total compensation for this role also includes incentive stock options and benefits. This compensation range may be adjusted based on actual experience.
Why you’ll love working at Newsela:
Health & Wellness: Comprehensive medical benefits with employer contribution to premiums and to HSA accounts. Additional benefits such as pet insurance, free access to the Calm app, and more to help you stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
Work From Home: We are a fully remote company. We provide a monthly tech stipend to support your WFH needs!
Supporting ALL Families: Inclusive benefits to support you and your family, including parental leave, fertility support, adoption, and more!
Financial Wellbeing: Invest in your future with our 401(k) plan, which includes a employer match to help you build long-term financial security.
Time Off: Flexible PTO plus 10 company holidays plus winter break (Dec 24th - Jan 1st).
Professional Development: Newsela offers an annual learning and development allowance to employees to attend external training sessions, classes, workshops, conferences, and educational materials to foster professional growth within their current role and career aspirations at Newsela.
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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