Director of Accounting and Finance

Company Overview

U.S. News & World Report is a multifaceted digital media company dedicated to helping citizens, consumers, business leaders and policy officials make important decisions in their lives. We publish independent reporting, rankings, data journalism and advice that has earned the trust of our readers and users for nearly 90 years. Our platforms on usnews.com include Education, Health, Money, Travel, Cars, News and 360 Reviews.

We reach more than millions of people monthly during moments when they are most in need of expert advice and motivated to act on that advice directly on our platforms. Our signature franchises include our “Best” series of consumer guides on colleges, graduate schools, hospitals, diets, cars, financial services and more. These guides provide an easy-to-digest list for consumers to better understand and compare when making their decisions. We continue to publish annual guides of the authoritative Best Colleges and Best Hospitals rankings on our website and in print. And our U.S. News Live flagship conferences highlight important national conversations such as Healthcare of Tomorrow.

Your Role

U.S. News empowers everyone to thrive. In this position, you will have the opportunity to leverage your strengths and skills to expand the U.S. News brand and business into new and exciting categories. The Director of Accounting and Finance position, based in Iselin, New Jersey, will be responsible for the direct management of several key financial accounting and reporting functions including planning and forecasting. In this role, you will regularly review company’s financial transactions, sales contracts and business processes and internal controls. You will establish relationships with vertical managers and develop financial models to assist in future planning and analysis. Understanding of web business and revenue streams, digital transactional accounting (CPA, CPL, ARPO) is important.

Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Working for the Controller, direct the day-to-day processing of financial transactions to ensure that the company’s finances and related financial systems are maintained in an accurate manner.
• Provides direct management to staff and ensures accounting duties including month end close and account reconciliations are performed accurately and timely.
• Strong experience in digital sectors and tools to improve accounting process flows. Focus on improving system efficiencies and business practices.
• Interface with all verticals to communicate and execute budgeting & forecasting deliverables including any and all decision support.
• Oversee all audits of company’s financials.
• Recommend, develop, and implement new processes to continually improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the department.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis and special projects as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA is a plus.
• Minimum of 10+ years of professional accounting experience with 5 or more years’ experience in an accounting management role. Experience in digital media is a plus.
• Solid understanding of technical accounting pronouncements and standards (GAAP, FASB).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office including advanced Excel spreadsheet software, and PeopleSoft (or similar) accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey complex ideas.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• Talent is our best asset!
• We invest in people with passion and potential who understand U.S. News’ dedication to our consumers.
• Entrepreneurial, mission-driven culture with core values of quality and integrity.
• Focus on fostering personal and professional growth.
• Competitive benefits including paid vacation time, medical, tuition reimbursement, and training.
• Collaborative work environment — fun, diverse, inclusive and ambitious co-workers.

Other Job Info

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees assigned to this job.
• Only NJ or local NY candidates will be considered.
• U.S. News & World Report strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated (including boosters).