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At PowerSchool, we are a dedicated team of innovators guided by our shared purpose of powering personalized education for students around the world. From the central office to the classroom to the home, PowerSchool supports the entire educational ecosystem as the global leader of cloud-based software for K-12 education. Our employees make it all possible, and a career with us means youre joining a successful team committed to engaging, empowering, and improving the K-12 education experience everywhere.

Team Overview

Our Finance team is a passionate, high-performing group committed to supporting PowerSchool operations through accurate and timely financial transaction management. The team provides critical business guidance on a broad range of accounting, reporting, and analytical projects, ensuring the integrity of financial data.

Description

Our Accounting team manages business transactions on behalf of the organization, reporting on company performance, issuing financial statements, and maintaining financial records. Your day-to-day job will consist of:

• Thorough review of journal entries and reconciliations, following up with requestors for any additional support or understandings if necessary
• Liaise with wide range of partners throughout the organization to maintain effective, SOX-compliant processes and drive automation
• Lead and support coordination efforts with internal and external auditors
• Ensure policies and processes are well documented, applied consistently and broadly
• Identify areas for process improvement and efficiencies, and drive solutions focusing on regional and global standardization
• Assist the daily activities and the career development of team members, including hiring, coaching, reviewing work, establishing goals and performance management of team members as required
• Assist in implementing and maintaining robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks
• Support finance department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or company-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 to 12 years of relevant and related work experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is required
• Experience managing and leading teams and managers
• Experience working with external auditors, internal controls, and compliance
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High attention to detail with outstanding analytical/problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and cross functionally

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Public company experience
• Experience working with Netsuite and Floqast
• Strong knowledge of ASC 350 and ASC 842

Compensation & Benefits

PowerSchool offers the following benefits:

• Comprehensive Insurance Coverage (including Medical, Dental, Vision, Pharmacy benefits, Life Insurance and AD&D)
• Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts
• Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability
• Comprehensive 401(k) plan
• Generous Parental Leave
• Unrestricted paid time off (known as Discretionary Time Off - DTO)
• Wellness Program, including ClassPass & Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Optional Benefits: Pet Insurance, Identity Theft Protection, Student Debt Repayment Program and Prepaid Legal coverage

A reasonable estimate of the base compensation range for this position is $174,000 - $217,000 USD. This compensation range is specific to the United States and it incorporates many factors including but not limited to an applicant's skills and prior relevant experience and training; licensures, degrees, and certifications; internal equity; internal pay ranges; and market data/range parameters.

EEO Commitment

PowerSchool is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. PowerSchool is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. Our inclusive culture empowers PowerSchoolers to deliver the best results for our customers. We not only celebrate the diversity of our workforce, we celebrate the diverse ways we work. If you have a disability and need an accommodation regarding our recruiting process, please let us know by emailing ...@powerschool.com.

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