Senior Technical Accounting Lead

Cengage; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage, a global education technology company, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to lead research and advisory on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters from its Massachusetts offices. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

You will prepare technical memos and analyses, assist with financial statements and disclosures, and support audit readiness while strengthening internal controls and SOX processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of growing responsibilities; public accounting experience a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a multi-priority, fast-paced environment and 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

Strong communication

Analytical

Attention to detail

Multi-priority

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Cengage, a global education technology company, is seeking a Senior Technical Accountant to lead research and advisory on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters from its Massachusetts offices. This role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

You will prepare technical memos and analyses, assist with financial statements and disclosures, and support audit readiness while strengthening internal controls and SOX processes.