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Heggerty is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead the overall management and supervision of the accounting department. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role will oversee the work of team members, prepare and view financial statements, and develop and implement departmental policies and procedures.

Heggerty is an educational publishing organization that offers literacy curricula and support resources that are currently used in more than 24,000 schools in the United States, Australia, and Canada. Our products are developed by educators, for educators and we are proud to be a leading voice in the ongoing work to solve the literacy crisis and teach children to read.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month end close process to ensure timely and accurate monthly financial reporting
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Establish and enforce proper accounting methods, policies and principles
• Lead and complete the annual audit
• Improve systems and procedures and initiate corrective actions
• Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy

Requirements

• Curiosity, empathy, and a passion for our mission
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum 5-6 year experience of progressive Accounting experience with at least 2 years of management experience
• CPA, CMA, or MBA (preferred)
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central (preferred)
• A player-coach mentality

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Company-paid life insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous PTO and paid holidays (including summer Fridays and winter break!)
• Independence and autonomy
• Flexible work environment with the option to work remote or hybrid schedule*

• It is preferred that potential candidates reside in the Chicagoland area or within commuting distance to Oak Park to occasionally work from/attend meetings at our offices.