Senior Manager, Accounting

About the Role

As a Senior Manager, Accounting, you will lead a high-performing team, oversee complex accounting transactions, and ensure financial accuracy. This pivotal role contributes directly to our mission of expanding engaging educational content to K-12 students and teachers nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of 2-3 general ledger accountants, fostering a high-performing and collaborative environment.
• Oversee complex accounting transactions, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with US GAAP.
• Conduct technical accounting research, prepare memos, and maintain accounting policies for areas like capitalized software, stock-based compensation, and purchase price accounting.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Content, Technology, Legal) to establish operational excellence standards.
• Manage external auditor interactions and provide comprehensive support for annual audits.
• Prepare insightful variance analyses and draft original footnote disclosures for financial statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is required.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• 3+ years of experience in people management, with a proven ability to lead, mentor, and develop high-performing accounting teams.
• Deep expertise in US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial reporting standards.
• Experience with technical accounting documentation and supporting financial statement audits.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and a passion for process improvement.

Nice-to-Haves

• Prior experience with a Big Four public accounting firm.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-growth company environment.

Role Impact

You will report directly to the Controller and lead a dedicated general ledger team responsible for accruals, accounts payable, equity, taxes, and capitalized software. Your contributions are vital to ensuring the financial integrity that supports Newsela's rapid growth and its mission to deliver engaging, culturally responsive learning content to K-12 teachers and students across the nation.