The (Senior) Manager of Accounting will support and drive a variety of strategic projects with the Accounting Team. Reporting directly to the Director of Accounting, and closely collaborating with the CFO, this person will review processes within the organization to support all Accounting Team needs. They will work closely with numerous Senior Accounting professionals to strengthen our procedures and improve our systems. They will be the first of multiple Accounting hires in the Boston area, with the main team being based in California. This will be an individual contributor position with opportunities for growth.
- Support Director of Accounting with strategic projects and other special tasks
- Oversee the setup of the team in Boston area (in addition to existing accounting team in California)
- Develop a strong understanding of existing accounting processes
- Documentation of Accounting Policies and Procedures
- Work with and learn from other senior colleagues (e.g. General ledger accounting, payroll, tax, AR, AP)
- Bachelor or/and master's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or adjacent area
- Extensive experience in Accounting; e.g. 3-7 years in Big 4; 5+ Years in Private Accounting for large cooperation; or similar environment
- Travel: Would need to travel to California on as needed basis
- Ability to Commute or Relocate/Location Address: Boston, MA
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Disability Pay.
- 401(k) with company matching up to 6%.
- Paid Time Off, including paid holidays.
- Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Voluntary benefits such as legal and financial assistance, pet insurance, and more.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Ongoing employee development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, scholarships, and training.
- Commuter benefits.
- Employee engagement activities.
What We Do
Bertelsmann is a media, services and education company that operates in about 50 countries around the world. It includes the entertainment group RTL Group, the trade book publisher Penguin Random House, the music company BMG, the service provider Arvato Group, Bertelsmann Marketing Services, the Bertelsmann Education Group and Bertelsmann Investments, an international network of funds. The company has 165,000 employees worldwide and generated revenues of €20.2 billion in the 2022 financial year. Bertelsmann stands for creativity and entrepreneurship. This combination promotes first-class media content and innovative service solutions that inspire customers around the world. Bertelsmann aspires to achieve climate neutrality by 2030.
