Senior Technical Accounting Manager - GAAP, SEC & SOX

Cengage Group; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking an experienced accounting professional to research and advise on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters. You will prepare technical memos, analyses, and presentations and collaborate with internal teams on complex accounting issues.

This full-time role also supports financial statements, disclosures, audit readiness, and SOX controls, with backup responsibilities for the financial reporting team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA preferred.
• 6+ years of growing responsibilities; public accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and implement change.
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Research and advise on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters.
• Prepare technical memos, analyses, and presentations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues.
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, disclosures, and audit readiness.
• Operate as backup support for the financial reporting team.
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Coordinate with internal/external counsel and external auditors.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Change management

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Cengage Group in the United States is seeking an experienced accounting professional to research and advise on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters. You will prepare technical memos, analyses, and presentations and collaborate with internal teams on complex accounting issues.

This full-time role also supports financial statements, disclosures, audit readiness, and SOX controls, with backup responsibilities for the financial reporting team.