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. 
• You will work closely with our FP&A, Content, Technology, and Legal teams to set operational excellence standards on the team 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. 
• Your work will help enable quality reporting and accounting operations that support the growth of our business. 
• 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, 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
• 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
• Draft original footnote disclosures during the financial statements preparation
• Respond to technical accounting inquiries from auditors and communicate technical accounting matters and concepts to all levels within the organization
• 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 public accounting experience
• 3+ years of people management experience
• 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, making decisions, and 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.

 

Compensation: $136,000 - $154,000 per year. Total compensation for this role also includes stock options and benefits.

 

Why you’ll love working at Newsela:

• Health & Wellness: Access to the world’s leading medical experts for healthcare (pets included!). Discounts and resources to stay healthy: mind, body, and soul.
• Work From Home: Almost all of our roles are fully remote - tech stipend included!
• Supporting ALL Families: Supplemental programs and time off to take care of your family and yourself.
• Time Off: Flexible PTO to recharge, including Sabbatical Leave
• Inclusive Experiences: Robust DEIB curriculum, Identity & Experience Groups (Affinity Groups + Employee Resource Group), Authentic & Transparent conversations with Executive Leadership Teams, and integration of DEIB lens across Talent lifecycle processes.
• Professional Development: Holistic Learning & Development Programs that enable meaningful & inclusive experiences, programs that build future-focused competencies, cohort & community learning sessions that foster a sense of belonging, and individual development plans aligned with your personal and professional aspirations to turn goals into reality.
• 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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