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Manager - General Accounting / Project

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About Amplify

Amplify helps teachers bring delight and rigor to students every day. We have become a leader in K–12 literacy, biliteracy, math, and science by building inspiring teaching and learning experiences based on research. The Amplify Classroom platform combines curriculum, assessment, and supplemental learning into one coherent high-quality instructional system. A pioneer in education since 2000, Amplify has developed deep relationships in states and districts by partnering with educators to drive implementation quality and improved outcomes. Today, Amplify serves more than 18 million students and teachers across all 50 states and on six continents. For more information, visit .

As we continue to expand our operations, we are seeking a talented and experienced Manager of General Accounting to join our finance team.

Reporting to the Assistant Controller, this role will oversee key aspects of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and compliance. The Manager of General Accounting will build and lead a team while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure accurate financial reporting and support 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.

Why Join Us: We are building a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to operational excellence and growth at Amplify. In this role, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our financial operations, contribute to process improvements and scalability initiatives, and grow your career in a supportive environment.

Essential Responsibilities:

  • Supervise and perform month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entry preparation, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statement analysis, and audit support

  • Prepare and oversee the preparation of financial statements, audit schedules, and financial analyses for senior management decision-making

  • Maintain the general ledger and ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial records

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to support revenue and expense accruals, analyze financial statement fluctuations, and explain budget variances

  • Oversee complex technical accounting processes, including areas such as revenue recognition and inventory costing

  • Establish operational objectives and ensure accurate and timely month-end and year-end close processes

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a team of accounting professionals by providing coaching, guidance, and support to drive performance and professional growth

  • Coordinate and support external audits, including preparing audit schedules and responding to audit inquiries

  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and general accounting procedures

  • Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and the use of data analytics tools to improve efficiency, strengthen internal controls, identify trends and variances, and enhance forecasting accuracy

  • Partner with finance and business stakeholders to identify opportunities for operational improvements and scalable accounting processes

  • Make complex accounting decisions in collaboration with the Controller and finance leadership

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.

  • Prior public accounting experience preferred. Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in accounting leadership roles.

  • Advanced knowledge of US GAAP.

  • Proficiency with ERP systems, with experience in NetSuite or similar platforms

  • Proven leadership skills with experience building, managing and developing a team.

  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with meticulous attention to detail.

  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally and influence key stakeholders.

  • Ability to think strategically and drive process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and adapt to changing priorities.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analytics tools such as Power BI, Alteryx, and Tableau.

  • Knowledge of internal controls best practices.

  • Passion for continuous learning and professional development.

Amplify is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Amplify makes employment decisions based on qualifications and merit, and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

Amplify is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans. If you have a disability and need an accommodation in connection with the application or hiring process, please email [email protected].

If you are selected for employment, a background check will be required. As required by state and local laws and district policies, you may be required to provide additional documentation, such as proof of vaccination, or submit to enhanced background screening, such as fingerprinting.

Amplify is an E-Verify participant.

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  • If hired, would you be able to travel to our headquarters in New York for in-person onboarding or periodically during your employment as required? yes / no
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  • Have you  ever previously been engaged to perform services for Amplify through a staffing agency, as an independent contractor or consultant, or otherwise? yes / no
  • Are you currently working with Amplify Education, Inc.? yes / no
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  • Do you currently work or have you in the past 24 months worked for a local educational agency/school district or a state education agency? yes / no
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  • Have you participated in curriculum purchasing decisions at a school or district level, such as by serving on a curriculum adoption teacher committee? yes / no
  • Are you subject to any agreements with any current or former employers or third parties (such as non-competition, non-solicitation, or confidentiality agreements) that might restrict your ability to work for Amplify? yes / no
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