Senior Internal Controls Accountant (Finance)

Description

Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with theGallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Crème de la Crème, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

Responsibilities:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and give direction to internal and external customers regarding highly complex accounting matters/issues.
• Ability to function effectively within a team environment and to interface effectively with personnel from other business units.
• Knowledge of research, analysis methodologies.
• Review and analyze financial statement variances.
• Reconcile account reconciliations, documentation and analysis.
• Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare journal entries.
• Research and respond to P&L questions.
• Special projects.
• Proactively improve processes, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Comply with internal controls to protect the assets of the company.
• Perform self-review of work to identify problems and solutions.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the performance of advanced accounting methodologies and procedures.
• Demonstrated understanding of risk metrics.
• Proven ability to review policies and procedures and determine validity and develop processes to ensure ongoing compliance.
• Ability to develop, document, implement, and enforce processes and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 5 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 3 years and a Master's degree; or a PhD without experience; or equivalent work experience.
• CPA and at least 3 years of corporate or public accounting experience is preferred.
• Advanced GAAP knowledge, internal controls, advanced research skills, and advanced analysis skills, ideally from a public accountant environment.
• Knowledge of Oracle GL, AP, and Discover reports highly desired.
• Advanced Excel skills required, including pivot tables, v-lookups, and macros.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills required.

Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.