Cengage Group Senior Accountant of External Reporting (Remote)
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At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
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Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive and diverse workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work.
The Senior Accountant of External Reporting is a key member of the Cengage Finance organization that exhibits a business orientation that expands beyond accounting and financial reporting and includes management decision support, process design and implementation, and critical analysis.
This position is a subject matter authority and is responsible for supporting the preparation of the quarterly and annual reporting documents, as well as the research & documentation related to U.S. GAAP and SEC pronouncements.
Where You'll Work: This role is open to candidates in the greater Massachusetts and New England areas who will work remote from home and can come into our Boston MA office one day per week.
What You’ll Do Here:
- Assists in the company’s external reporting process, with primary focus on preparation and review of publicly issued quarterly and annual financial reporting, ensuring alignment with SEC rules and regulations for 10-Qs / 10-Ks.
- Support coordination with internal/external counsel and external auditors.
- Conducts technical accounting research and prepares memos to detail Company specific positions.
- Assists with drafting, communication, and implementation of worldwide Cengage Accounting & Financial Policies.
- As system administrator of Workiva, own, maintain and drive improvements and efficiencies.
- Collaborates with partners in Business Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, Legal and global operational accounting teams to ensure accuracy of external reporting and earnings releases.
- Maintains strong internal controls over applicable areas of responsibility.
Skills You Will Need Here:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
- 3+ years of increasing responsibilities and related experience, public accounting experience a plus.
- Experience with Workiva and XBLR, a plus.
- Self-motivated with ability to handle fluctuating workload and timelines.
- Careful attention to detail and the ability to organize.
- Comfortable operating within a dynamic, complex organizational structure and ability to be flexible and collaborate with team on different projects and needs.
- Ability to succeed in a multi-priority, fast-paced and changing environment and readiness to embrace and successfully drive/implement change.
- Strong communication and analytical skills.
Compensation
The full base pay range for this position is $77,100.00 - $123,300.00 USD. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.
Cengage Group is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, marital status, parental status, cultural background, organizational level, work styles, tenure and life experiences. Or for any other reason.
Cengage Group is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com or you may call us at +1 (617) 289-7917.
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