Senior Technical Accounting Manager, GAAP & SOX

Cengage Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 89,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Cengage Group in Massachusetts, USA is seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Accountant to advise on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters, and to prepare technical memos and analyses. You will collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues, assist with preparing financial statements and disclosures, and support SOX compliance and internal controls.

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 6+ years of increasing responsibility (public accounting a plus); CPA preferred;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.
• CPA certification preferred or on track to CPA.
• 6+ years of increasing responsibilities in accounting, public accounting a plus.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• 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

Technical accounting

GAAP

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Change management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Cengage Group in Massachusetts, USA is seeking a seasoned Senior Technical Accountant to advise on GAAP, financial reporting, and SEC matters, and to prepare technical memos and analyses. You will collaborate with internal teams to resolve complex accounting issues, assist with preparing financial statements and disclosures, and support SOX compliance and internal controls.

Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 6+ years of increasing responsibility (public accounting a plus); CPA preferred;