Senior Accountant, Amplify
$75-100k
Plus bonus
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
Job no longer available
K-12 curriculum & assessment publisher
1001+ employees
Job no longer available
$75-100k
Plus bonus
1001+ employees
Company mission
To help educators create the next generation of scientific innovators as well as citizens who are sceptical, curious, and evidence-based thinkers.
Role
Who you are
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- CPA or MBA preferred
- 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and analysis
- Previous experience in public accounting preferred
- Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial analysis principles
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a collaborative team
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to support decision-making
- Proficiency with ERP systems, with experience in Netsuite or similar platforms preferred
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to create complex spreadsheets and financial models
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate financial information to diverse stakeholders
- Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues, propose solutions, and implement process improvements
- Excellent time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously
What the job involves
- As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Accountant to join our finance team and play a pivotal role in driving our success
- The Senior Accountant will play a key role in performing accounting duties, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and supporting the overall financial health of the organization. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic and growing organization while advancing your career in Accounting & Finance
- Perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial statement analysis
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports and analyses, providing insights to senior management for decision-making
- Coordinate and support external audits, including the preparation of audit schedules and addressing audit inquiries
- Maintain the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial records
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to facilitate revenue and expense accruals and understand financial statement fluctuations
- Identify opportunities for process enhancements and automation to improve efficiency and effectiveness within the finance function
- Provide guidance and support to junior staff members, fostering their professional development and growth
Our take
Since launching as Wireless Generation in the year 2000, before rebranding in 2012 after News Corp acquired the company, Amplify has grown into one of the leading providers of K-12 curricula, assessment and supplemental programs for ELA (English Language Arts), Math and Science.
The EdTech market has been growing rapidly for the last decade and more, and its value is expected to surpass 230 billion by 2030. This growth means that the company has plenty of competition from the likes of Khan Academy and Kaplan Test, but the fact that Amplify is used by around 10 million students puts it in a very strong position.
After a major growth funding round in 2021, Amplify acquired digital math tools developer Desmos. This is in keeping with its commitment to strategically acquire high-performing education companies in order to expand its own tech and product offerings.
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Insights
23% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Oct 2021
$215m
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Mar 2021
$0.1m
GRANT
Total funding: $263.3m
Company benefits
- Full benefits: Our health insurance options include health, dental, and vision coverage for spouses, domestic partners, and children—effective on your date of hire. We make a generous contribution to all employee HSA plans, which can be used to cover eligible health expenses. We offer unlimited paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer match, long- and short-term disability, and employer-sponsored employee life insurance. We offer paid parental leave, backup childcare and backup eldercare. On top of all that, we also provide our full-time employees with a robust voluntary benefits program that includes coverage options for everyone in the family, including pets.
- Opportunities for inspiration: Amplify believes in the importance of supporting charitable nonprofits in the communities where we live and work. We encourage employees to support organizations that promote the welfare of children and families in the areas of education, health, and social services. One way for employees to give back is through our Volunteer Time Off program, which allows employees to take 16 hours each year to contribute to an eligible charitable or nonprofit organization.
- Tuition reimbursement: Full-time employees who are enrolled in an accredited college or university course related to their areas of work are eligible to receive tuition reimbursement.
Company HQ
Dumbo, NY
Leadership
Larry Berger
(Co-Founder & CEO)Co-founded Wireless Generation in 2000 and was CEO until News Corp bought the company in 2010, becoming President and then CEO of Amplify post-acquisition. Serves on the boards of Touch Press, the Academy of American Poets, Lapham’s Quarterly, the Institute for Sustained Attention, and the Southern Education Foundation.
Catherine Mackay
(COO & President)Catherine joined Amplify in 2014 as a Consultant of Amplify Learning. She quickly moved into the role of GM and SVP of Middle School ELA, then CEO of Amp,ify New Curriculum before becoming COO in 2018. Prior to Amplify, she spent 8 years at Tablet Hotels (acquired by Michelin) as the Head of Business Development and Director of the Operating Board.
LaShon Ormond
(CIO)LaShon joined Amplify in 2011 as a Project Manager. While at the company, she's held a number of roles and moved into the role of Chief Impact Officer in 2023.
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