We believe in the power and joy of learning
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.
Our culture values diversity, engagement, and discovery
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. We achieve these priorities through inclusive programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-diversity/ .
What You'll Do Here:
The Manager is part of our Controllership Team and supports the company's external reporting and certain technically advanced accounting matters.
Lead 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
Improve and manage the quarterly timetable for external reporting including reporting requirements and timing
As system administrator of Workiva, own, maintain and drive improvements and efficiencies
Support coordination with internal/external counsel and external audit process, including preparation and review of supporting audit schedules
Preparation of the consolidated cash flows (GAAP, Free Cash Flow and Leveraged Free Cash Flow) and the preparation, review, and analysis supporting the quarterly Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
Supports quarterly and annual earnings release preparation of investor materials
Prepares, records, analyzes, and reports technically advanced accounting transactions, including but not limited to, stock compensation, goodwill and intangible assets, including impairment reviews, acquisitions, 409A valuations, and capital structuring initiatives
Proactively identifies inefficiencies and drives the process improvements to streamline consolidations and external reporting processes
Collaborates with partners in Business Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis, Treasury, Tax, and global operational accounting teams to ensure accuracy of external reporting and earnings releases
Partner with cross-functional business partners to support special projects and analyses on an ad-hoc basis, including system implementation, workflow automation and driving continuous process improvement
Designs, documents, implements, and maintains a strong internal control environment including effective accounting policies, procedures and SOX404 controls over external reporting while ensuring internal controls are designed and operating effectively
Skills You Will Need Here:
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred
5+ years of progressive responsibilities and related experience, preferably a mix of public and private accounting
Experience with Hyperion applications, SAP, Workiva and XBLR, a plus
Self-motivated with ability to manage fluctuating workload and strict deadlines
Careful attention to detail and the ability to organize
Advanced skills in Excel/spreadsheet modeling, including use of v-lookups and pivot tables
Ability to research accounting guidance and provide preliminary viewpoints
Team player - 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, analytical skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
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. You may view Cengage's EEO/Affirmative Action Policy signed by CEO Michael Hansen (https://p.widencdn.net/pdvq6j/EEO_Policy_Statement_January_2017) and Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law notice (http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/cengage/ybs5gt19ik/eeopost-merged.pdf) by visiting their corresponding links.
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.
If you are a Colorado state or New York City resident, please email jobpostinginquiries@cengage.com to receive compensation information for this role. Please be sure to include this posting's job ID in the subject line of the email to help ensure a timely response.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education. #LI-remote
