Senior Manager Accounting

U S News and World Report
US - New Jersey - Iselin
December 27, 2024

Description
U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.
We reach more than 40 million people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our "Best" series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations including Healthcare of Tomorrow and Healthiest Communities.
Your role in helping us shape the future:

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to expand the U.S. News brand and business into new and exciting categories.
The Senior Manager of Accounting position based in Iselin, New Jersey will be responsible for the management of financial accounting and reporting functions including planning and forecasting. In this role, you will regularly review the company's financial transactions, sales contracts and business processes and internal controls. You will establish relationships with vertical managers and develop financial models to assist in future planning and analysis. Understanding of web business and revenue streams, digital transactional accounting (CPA,CPL, ARPO) is important.
Are you up to the challenge?

Process financial transactions to ensure that the company's finances and related financial systems are maintained in an accurate manner
Provide management to staff and ensure that accounting duties including month end close and account reconciliations are performed accurately and timely.
Strong experience in digital sectors and tools to improve accounting process flows. Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices
Interface with all verticals to communicate and execute budgeting & forecasting deliverables including any and all decision support
Oversee audits of company's financials
Recommends, develops, and implements new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department
Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required

Position RequirementsYou should definitely have:

Five years to eight years of professional accounting experience with 3 or more years' experience in an accounting management role. Experience in digital media is a plus
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus
Solid understanding of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel spreadsheet software, and PeopleSoft (or similar) accounting software
Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas
Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

What it's like to work with us:

Talent is our best asset!
We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News' dedication to our consumers.
Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity
Focus on fostering personal and professional growth
Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training
Collaborative work environment - fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers

Other job info:

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).
Candidates will work a hybrid schedule in the Iselin, New Jersey office.

Full-Time/Part-Time
Full-Time
Number of Openings
1
About the Organization
U.S. News & World Report is a publisher of news and information that empowers people to make better, more informed decisions about important issues affecting their lives.
EOE Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
TagsThis position is currently accepting applications.

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Senior Manager Accounting

Senior Manager Accounting

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