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Manager, Technical Accounting

Cengage
🇺🇸United States$89K–$115K/yr5h ago
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Role Snapshot

The Manager, Technical Accounting will research and advise on complex technical accounting topics including GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters while preparing comprehensive analyses and presentations. This role directly supports Cengage's financial reporting accuracy and compliance initiatives.

Key Responsibilities: Research and advise on technical accounting topics, prepare comprehensive memos and analyses, collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues, and assist with financial statement preparation, disclosures, and audit readiness. Support internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives while coordinating with internal and external counsel and auditors.
Skills & Tools: Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC regulations with careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Requires excellent communication and analytical abilities, ability to thrive in fast-paced multi-priority environments, and familiarity with Workiva is advantageous.
Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred. 6+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting or finance roles; public accounting experience is a plus.
Location: United States
Compensation: $89K–$115K/yr

Job Description

We believe in the power and joy of learning At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping learners 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. What you'll do here: Research and advise on technical accounting topics, including GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters. Prepare comprehensive technical memos, analyses, and presentations. Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues. Assist with the preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and audit readiness. Operate as backup support for the financial reporting team. Support internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives. Facilitate coordination with internal and external counsel, as well as external auditors.

Skills you will need here: Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred. 6+ years of growing responsibilities and related experience; public accounting experience is a plus. Careful attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Ability to thrive in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment and successfully implement change. Strong communication and analytical skills. Familiarity with Workiva is an advantage. Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws. Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com. About Cengage Cengage, 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. Compensation At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy. The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range. In this position, you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program. This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below. 15% Annual: Individual Target $88,600.00 - $115,200.00 USD Cengage, a global edtech company, supports learners, educators and institutions across more than 100 countries. With products serving nearly 16 million digital users across the Higher Education, School, Work and English Language Learning markets, we’ve built a learning ecosystem that connects education to employment. We combine trusted content, AI-powered insights and scalable digital platforms to power learning for every future and drive meaningful outcomes at every stage of the learning journey.

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