Job Details

Vice President, Group Reporting

About the Company

Popular e-learning platform for higher education lessons & training

Industry
E-learning

Type
Privately Held, Private Equity-backed

Founded
2007

Employees
5001-10,000

Categories

• Education
• EdTech
• Product Design
• Marketplace
• Technology
• B2B
• Internet
• B2C
• Culture
• Databases
• Digital Learning Solutions
• Diseases
• English Language Teaching
• Higher Education
• Higher Education Ebooks
• Internet Service Providers
• K-12
• Learning Solutions
• Libraries
• Mindtap
• Plagiarism
• Publishing
• Teaching
• Textbooks
• Training
• Information Technology & Services
• E-Learning
• Computer Science
• Online Learning
• Religion
• Sociology
• Telecommunications
• Twitter
• Cengage
• Digital Learning
• Learning Materials
• Online Textbooks

Specialties

• higher education learning solutions
• higher education
• edtech
• online skills
• reskilling
• workforce skills
• research
• digital learning
• secondary education
• english language teaching
• hybrid learning
• and education technology

Business Classifications

• Marketplace
• B2C
• B2B
• Enterprise

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Vice President for Group Reporting to lead the strategic direction of external financial reporting and technical accounting functions. This pivotal role is focused on ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements, as well as driving excellence in financial governance. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a team of senior finance professionals, providing mentorship, and managing all aspects of the preparation and review of quarterly and annual reporting. Key responsibilities include maintaining relationships with external auditors, leading technical accounting research, and owning global accounting policies. The role also involves leading documentation and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting and serving as a trusted advisor on technical accounting matters.

Candidates for the Vice President, Group Reporting position at the company should have a Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance, a CPA, and a Masters degree is strongly preferred. A minimum of 15 years' experience, including Big 4 public accounting and senior leadership roles in a public company, is required, with at least 5 years' of recent SEC reporting experience. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting, and technical accounting, as well as a proven track record in leading and developing high-performing teams. Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills are essential, along with the ability to influence senior collaborators. The role demands a professional with in-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, internal control frameworks, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Hiring Manager Title
Chief Accounting Officer

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Finance