We believe in the power and joy of learning

At Cengage, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Cengage's portfolio of businesses supports student choice by providing a range of pathways that help learners achieve their goals and lead a choice-filled life.

Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery

Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.

What you'll do here:

• Manage financial reporting processes within a global organizational structure that includes multiple international legal entities.
• Coordinate preparation of 10-Q, 10-K, and other SEC filings, including related disclosures through Workiva.
• Work together with senior leadership on internal and external management reporting and Audit Committee presentations.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to improve efficiency and scalability.
• Support internal controls and SOX compliance initiatives.
• Assist in coordinating with both internal and external legal counsel, along with external auditors.

Skills you will need here:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration, or equivalent experience; MBA or MSA.
• CPA licensure and Big 4 public accounting experience required.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations, with the capability to investigate and suggest company stances on presentation issues.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting.
• Effective communication, leadership, and project management expertise, able to manage various tasks simultaneously in a rapidly changing environment.
• Proven ability to take ownership and drive projects and issues to completion.
• Experience with Workiva preferred.

Cengage is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of any classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.

Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at accommodations.ta@cengage.com.

About Cengage

Cengage, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.

Compensation

At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.

The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location.  Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.

In this position,  you will be eligible to participate in the company’s discretionary incentive bonus program.  This position's bonus target amount, which is not guaranteed and is dependent on individual performance and overall company results among other factors, is provided below.  

20% Annual: Individual Target

 

$152,200.00 - $187,300.00 USD