Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Amplify is a leader in K–12 education, dedicated to creating inspiring teaching and learning experiences. They are seeking a Manager of General Accounting to oversee general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and compliance while leading a team and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and audit support
- Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and financial analyses for senior management decision-making
- Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records
- Collaborate cross-functionally to support revenue and expense accruals, analyze financial statement fluctuations, and explain budget variances
- Oversee complex technical accounting processes, including areas such as revenue recognition and inventory costing
- Establish operational objectives and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes
- Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals by providing coaching, guidance, and support to drive performance and professional growth
- Coordinate and support external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and general accounting procedures
- Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and the use of data analytics tools to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, identify trends and variances, and enhance forecasting accuracy
- Partner with finance and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements and scalable accounting processes
- Make complex accounting decisions in collaboration with the Controller and finance leadership
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
- Prior public accounting experience preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles
- Advanced knowledge of US GAAP
- Proficiency with ERP systems, with experience in NetSuite or similar platforms
- Proven leadership skills with experience building, managing and developing a team
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders
- Ability to think strategically and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Tableau
- Knowledge of internal controls best practices
- Passion for continuous learning and professional development
Benefits
- 401(k) plan
- Stock options
- Competitive health insurance and mental health options
- Basic life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Access to best-in-class development programs
- Annual discretionary bonus that rewards individual and company performance
Company Overview
Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. It was founded in 2000, and is headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is http://www.amplify.com.