Manager, Technical Accounting

Cengage; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage is seeking a Manager, Technical Accounting to lead complex accounting analyses and provide GAAP/SEC guidance. You will prepare memos, collaborate across teams, and support financial reporting and SOX controls.

Ideal candidates have a CPA preference, 6+ years in accounting, and strong communication. The role is based in Massachusetts with full-time hours and a target incentive program.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

CPA preferred

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Workiva familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workiva

Job description

## Manager, Technical AccountingApply: Massachusetts, USA: United States: Full time: Posted Today: R2026-1179## **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 [e-mail].## **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 USDCengage, 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.***Warning: Be aware, there has been an increase of targeted recruitment******scams perpetrated by bad actors falsely providing job offers on behalf Cengage Group to candidates as a means of obtaining personal information. Note that Cengage will always interview candidates via live in-person meetings, phone calls and video calls before an offer would be extended. Also, be sure to check that communication is coming from an @cengage.com email address.***