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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 Amplify.com http://amplify.com. 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 influenc