Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

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Renaissance Learning North America is hiring a Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting. This role leads the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements, researches complex accounting issues, and partners cross-functionally to implement accounting policies and ensure compliance with US GAAP and statutory reporting requirements.

Highlights

Lead and review preparation of financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and equity statements.
Assist with annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures.
Manage audit readiness and liaise with external auditors during audits.
Research and document complex accounting matters such as ASC 606 revenue recognition, ASC 350-40 software capitalization, ASC 805 business combinations, and ASC 842 lease accounting.
Maintain and update accounting policies aligned with US GAAP, IFRS, and internal controls; train accounting and finance teams on new standards.
Collaborate with Tax, FP&A, GL Accounting, Legal, and Revenue Operations for consistent policy application and data-driven decisions.
Support special projects like M&A due diligence, integration, debt covenant compliance, and global policy harmonization.
Requires a bachelor's degree in accounting and at least 5 years of relevant financial accounting or public accounting experience.
Strong technical accounting knowledge with proficiency in US GAAP, including specialized areas such as software capitalization and stock-based compensation.
Preferred qualifications include experience auditing SEC reporting companies, IFRS knowledge, CPA or CMA designation, and proficiency with ERP systems and NetSuite.
Salary range: $99,500 to $135,000 USD annually.

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About Renaissance

When you join RenaissanceÂ®, you join a global leader in pre-Kâ12 education technology! Renaissanceâs solutions help educators analyze, customize, and plan personalized learning paths for students, allowing time for what mattersâcreating energizing learning experiences in the classroom. Our fiercely passionate employees and educational partners have helped drive phenomenal student growth, with Renaissance solutions being used in over one-third of US schools and in more than 100 countries worldwide.

Every day, we are connected to our mission by exemplifying our values: trust each other, win together, strive for the best, own our actions, and grow and evolve.

Job Description

Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting

The Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting will assist in leading the companyâs financial reporting and technical accounting functions, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant US GAAP and statutory reporting. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Financial Reporting, this role will own the preparation and review of internal and external financial statements, while researching and documenting complex accounting matters such as business combinations, capitalized software, equity transactions, and revenue recognition. The ideal candidate brings strong curiosity and expertise in US GAAP, thrives on translating complex ASC guidance into clear, actionable policies, and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to operationalize accounting conclusions. This individual will present new accounting standards to the broader accounting and finance teams, drive continuous improvement across reporting processes, and ensure deadlines are consistently met.

As a Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, you will be responsible for these crucial functions and responsibilities:

Lead and review preparation of internal and external financial statementsâincluding balance sheet, income statement, cash flow, and equity statements assuring timely and accurate US GAAP reporting.
Assist with preparing and/or reviewing and updating annual financial statements and related footnote disclosures
Manage audit readiness by serving as a liaison with external auditors during interim and year-end audits; drive on-time completion of PBC requests and minimize audit findings.
Research and conclude on complex accounting matters, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), software capitalization (ASC 350-40), commissions (ASC 340-40), business combinations (ASC 805), stock-based compensation (ASC 718), and lease accounting (ASC 842); document positions through clear technical memos and presentations.
Maintain and enhance company accounting policies; ensure alignment with evolving US GAAP, IFRS, and internal control requirements. Partner cross-functionally to operationalize new standards and provide training to accounting and finance teams.
Collaborate cross-functionally with Tax, FP&A, GL Accounting, Legal, and Revenue Operations to ensure consistent application of accounting policies and support data-driven decision making.
Support special projects such as M&A due diligence and integration, debt covenant compliance, and policy harmonization across global entities.

As the Manager, Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting, you should have:

Bachelorâs degree from an accredited college in accounting, and a minimum of 5 years of relevant financial accounting experience,â¯ORâ¯5+ years of experience in public and financing accounting.
Strong technical accounting skills with proven understanding of accounting and finance principles and practices.
Solid understanding of US GAAP, including software capitalization, revenue recognition, share-based compensation, consolidation accounting, accounting for international operations, foreign exchange issues and purchase accounting.

Bonus Points For:

Experience auditing SEC reporting companies
IFRS experience preferred
Active CPA or CMA designation preferable
Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting software and CRM systems, NetSuite experience preferred

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. #LI-Remote

The below compensation range is based on national market data and may vary by experience and location.

Salary Range

$99,500—$135,000 USD

Benefits for eligible US employees include:

World Class Health Benefits: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision, Telehealth
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) and Roth 401(k) with company match
Paid Vacation and Sick Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
Parental Leave (20 total weeks with 14 weeks paid) & Milk Stork program
Tuition Reimbursement
Life & Disability Insurance
Well-being and Employee Assistance Programs

Frequently cited statistics show that some women, underrepresented individuals, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities may only apply to roles if they meet 100% of the qualifications. At Renaissance, we encourage all applications. Roles evolve over time, especially with innovation, and you may be just the person we need for the future!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Renaissance is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate with respect to any term, condition or privilege of employment based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, or status of an individual in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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Reasonable Accommodations

Renaissance also provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws. If accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Talent Acquisition.

Employment Authorization

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

For more information about Renaissance, visit: https://www.renaissance.com

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