Sr. Finance and Accounting Strategic Initiatives Analyst

At Curriculum Associates, we believe in the potential of every child and are changing the face of education technology with award-winning learning programs like i-Ready that serve a third of the nation’s K–8 students. For more than 50 years, our commitment to making classrooms better places, serving educators, and supporting accessible learning experiences for all students has driven the continuous improvement of our innovative programs. Our team of more than 2,500 employees is composed of lifelong learners who stand behind this mission, working tirelessly to serve the educational community with world-class programs and support every day.

Summary: 

The Sr. Finance and Accounting Strategic Initiatives Analyst will support strategic transformation initiatives at CA, driving change, cultivating a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring successful execution of key business transformation initiatives within the Finance Team. The Sr. Analyst will support the execution and monitoring of key transformation projects, redesign of financial processes, implementation of technology advancements, and improvements.

Essential duties/responsibilities: 

Assist with execution of transformation initiatives aligned with the Finance organization’s goals Effectively plan, lead, and ensure completeness of testing for system updates, enhancements, or projects related to the teams strategic initiatives Diagnose, structure, and develop options for resolving business problems with an unwavering commitment to deliver those initiatives Work cross- functionally with various teams, including IT and Strategics Initiative Team, to analyze and execute strategic initiatives and ensure seamless integration and optimal utilization of technology solutions Utilize data analytics and insights to measures the impact of transformation initiatives Communicate regular status updates to Business stakeholders Assist with assessment of current finance processes and identify areas for improvement Assist with the adoption of new technologies and improvements to existing systems Contribute to the preparation of senior leadership communications, presentations, and other materials Build and maintain dashboard to track progress of ongoing finance transformation initiatives

Required Job Skills and Abilities: 

In-depth knowledge of ERP navigations skills, Workday highly preferred Prior experience with Salesforce, and Rootstock a plus Superior skills of Excel and PowerPoint Skill in collecting, organizing, and analyzing data Experience with Smartsheet preferred Excellent communicator with wide customer base both internal and external Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously

Required Education and Experience: 

4 - 5 years of overall financial accounting experience Finance or accounting background with knowledge of General Ledger and Sub-ledger concepts preferred (e.g., Chart of Accounts, Journal Entries, Intercompany transfers and allocations, AP, AR, trial balance data, General Ledger, Procurement, and Asset Management). 

Working Environment: Office

People Manager/Individual Contributor: Individual Contributor

Hours: 40 

Background Check and Frequency: Criminal, Credit, and/or Driving (Review the Background Check Policy here)

Hours and Frequency of Mandated Sexual Harassment Training: Up to 2 hours annually