Financial Reporting Manager

Manager, Financial Reporting

The Manager, Financial Reporting is a critical member of the Accounting team, responsible for leading the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow) across our corporate-owned and corporate-managed schools, including international operations. This role serves as the owner of Blackline, driving automation, efficiency, and quality in account reconciliations and the close process.

In addition, the Manager, Financial Reporting oversees technical accounting policies and memos, manages all external audit coordination, and is responsible for accounting and financial reporting related to fixed assets and leases. This position partners closely with Finance leadership to uphold the integrity, compliance, and scalability of our financial reporting as the business continues to grow.

Key responsibilities include :

• Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements, including P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, ensuring accuracy, compliance with US GAAP, and insightful variance analysis for management.
• Driving preparation of audit workpapers and coordinating directly with external auditors to ensure efficient, timely completion of the annual audit.
• Developing, maintaining, and communicating accounting policies and technical position memos on complex or judgmental areas.
• Ensuring timely filing of annual reports, resolution of tax notices, and compliance with local and international statutory requirements.
• Serving as the primary "Blackline Owner," managing system administration, user training, and continuous optimization of account reconciliations, certification workflows, and close task management.
• Overseeing timely and accurate completion of balance sheet reconciliations, proactively escalating and resolving reconciling items to maintain a strong control environment.
• Maintaining detailed documentation of close processes, internal controls, and reconciliation standards to support compliance and audit readiness.
• Managing accounting for fixed assets, including capitalization, disposals, and maintaining accurate depreciation schedules.
• Overseeing lease accounting, ensuring compliance with ASC 842 and accurate presentation of right-of-use assets and lease liabilities.
• Partnering with external tax advisors to support the preparation of the income tax provision (ASC 740) and ensure accurate reporting of income tax balances.
• Collaborating on resolution of tax notices and support compliance with local, state, and federal tax requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement in reporting processes and accounting operations by leveraging ERP capabilities (NetSuite) and expanding Blackline automation to increase efficiency and strengthen controls.
• Collaborating with FP&A, Operations, and other business teams to ensure financial data supports strategic decision-making.
• Providing ad-hoc analysis, technical accounting guidance, and support to broader Finance and business teams.
• Participating in special projects, system enhancements, and other initiatives impacting accounting and financial reporting.

Qualifications include :