Manager, Accounting

KinderCare Education; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted child care

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Employee assistance program

Health & wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

KinderCare Learning Companies is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead a portion of our corporate accounting functions, ensuring GAAP-compliant recording and timely close processes. You will manage staff, design controls, and collaborate across finance teams.

Ideal candidates have a college degree in accounting, a CPA, 6+ years of accounting experience, and proven ability to coach teams and influence partners in a publicly traded or public accounting setting.

Qualifications

• College degree in accounting
• CPA designation required or CPA eligibility
• Experience in public accounting or with a publicly traded company is preferred
• At least 6+ years of accounting experience and staff leadership

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain accounting processes, procedures, and controls.
• Lead, coach, and train accounting staff.
• Participate in monthly/quarterly close of the general ledger.
• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis and reporting.
• Ensure reconciliations and reserve analyses are prepared and reviewed.
• Maintain financial documentation and supporting schedules.
• Participate in projects to improve systems, processes, and controls.

Skills

Accounting experience

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

CPA

Job description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it’s KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it—in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you’ll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we’re all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

The Accounting Manager leads a portion of the Corporate Accounting functions by managing accounting staff and workstreams. Ensures financial information is accurately reflected in the general ledger and subledgers and will develop and maintain appropriate accounting processes, procedures, and internal controls.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design, implement, and maintain accounting processes, procedures, and controls
  Lead, coach, and training accounting staff
• Participate in the close of the general ledger each period
• Oversee monthly and quarterly financial statement analysis and reporting
• Ensure monthly account reconciliations and significant quarterly reserve analyses are prepared and reviewed
• Maintain financial information and documentation
• Participate in projects designed to improve company systems, processes and procedures
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

QUALIFICATIONS:

• College degree in accounting and CPA
• Experience working in public accounting or for a publicly traded company
• 6+ years of accounting experience + experience leading accounting staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and strong technical research ability
• Ability to influence partners and serve as a change agent

Our benefits meet you where you are. We’re here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- … and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we’re matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you’ll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you’re anything like us, you’ll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.