We believe in the power and joy of learning
At Cengage Group, our employees have a direct impact in helping students around the world discover the power and joy of learning. We are bonded by our shared purpose – driving innovation that helps millions of learners improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Our culture values inclusion, engagement, and discovery
Our business is driven by our strong culture, and we know that creating an inclusive workplace is absolutely essential to the success of our company and our learners, as well as our individual well-being. We recognize the value of diverse perspectives in everything we do, and strive to ensure employees of all levels and backgrounds feel empowered to voice their ideas and bring their authentic selves to work. We achieve these priorities through programs, benefits, and initiatives that are integrated into the fabric of how we work every day. To learn more, please see https://www.cengagegroup.com/about/inclusion-and-belonging/.
Where you'll work: This is a virtual/remote position with a team centralized in the greater Cincinnati OH area. We will consider candidates within a 2-hour radius of the area. Our team meets in person once per month or more frequently if the need arises.
What You’ll Do Here:
Support specific business lines through timely and accurate revenue recognition and reconciliation.
Ensure we are in compliance with ASC 606 and internal control procedures with outstanding attention to detail.
Use systems such as SAP and Hyperion to support revenue-related workflows, ensuring detailed execution.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to address revenue concerns and ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Interpret and apply contract terms that impact booking and billing processes.
Complete month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and management reporting.
Support internal and external audit requests by adhering to established control procedures.
Conduct ad hoc analysis and reviews of billing processes and invoicing to support accurate revenue recognition.
Act as a key support to the Revenue Accounting Manager and assist in driving departmental goals.
Skills You Will Need Here:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance desired (CPA preferred).
Minimum of 4 years of relevant experience in accounting, financial analysis, or revenue recognition.
Strong understanding of GAAP and revenue recognition standards (especially ASC 606).
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, Power Pivot); experience with BI tools is a plus.
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Enterprise One).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
We are excited to have you bring your proven capabilities to our team. This role will strictly require a meticulous approach to ensure compliance and accuracy. Your contributions will help us successfully implement our goals and compete at the highest level.
Cengage Group is committed to working with broad talent pools to attract and hire strong and most qualified individuals. Our job applicants are considered regardless of race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, provincial or local laws.
Cengage is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including during our job application process. If you are an applicant with a disability and require reasonable accommodation in our job application process, please contact us at [email protected] or at +1 (617) 289-7917.
About Cengage Group
Cengage Group, a global education technology company serving millions of learners, provides affordable, quality digital products and services that equip students with the skills and competencies needed to be job ready. For more than 100 years, we have enabled the power and joy of learning with trusted, engaging content, and now, integrated digital platforms. We serve the higher education, workforce skills, secondary education, English language teaching and research markets worldwide. Through our scalable technology, including MindTap and Cengage Unlimited, we support all learners who seek to improve their lives and achieve their dreams through education.
Compensation
At Cengage Group, we take great pride in our commitment to providing a comprehensive and rewarding Total Rewards package designed to support and empower our employees. Click here to learn more about our Total Rewards Philosophy.
The full base pay range has been provided for this position. Individual base pay will vary based on work schedule, qualifications, experience, internal equity, and geographic location. Sales roles often incorporate a significant incentive compensation program beyond this base pay range.
$67,000.00 - $85,000.00 USDCengage Group Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Cengage Group and has not been reviewed or approved by Cengage Group.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid parental leave and company-designated wellness time off (including a year-end week off) stand out as notable time-away benefits. Flexible work positioning (virtual-first/remote-first) further increases the practical value of time-off and work-life support.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Workplace mental-health support appears to be a meaningful part of the rewards package, reinforced by external recognition for mental-health practices. Wellness-oriented programs and designated wellness days contribute additional lifestyle value beyond cash pay.
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Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Benefits and policies signal strong inclusion positioning, supported by external equality recognition. Family-related supports (e.g., fertility resources and parent support) also broaden who can benefit from the package.
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What We Do
With more than 100 years of serving learners, Cengage Group is a global edtech company that enables student choice. No matter how, where, when or why someone wants to learn, our portfolio of education businesses supports all students, from middle school through graduate school and skills education, with quality content and technology. Collectively, our three business units – Cengage Academic, Cengage Work, and Cengage Select – help millions of students each year in more than 125 countries achieve their education and career goals and lead choice-filled lives. Visit us at www.cengagegroup.com
Why Work With Us
Our employee experience centers around a shared purpose: to help millions of learners achieve their dreams and improve their lives through education. Whether you want to make a difference in the world or start a fulfilling career in edtech, we focus on providing our employees with meaningful work while empowering them with resources to succeed.
