Scholastic USA Jobs Careers 2023 – Apply For Sr. Financial Analyst Jobs In New York

Scholastic Inc, the leading children’s publisher, is seeking an experienced Senior Financial Analyst for its Entertainment and Overhead divisions, based in its SOHO- NYC headquarters (Hybrid).  The Senior Financial Analyst position will report into the Finance Manager, Corporate Finance.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for the month end close process which includes (but is not limited to) creating journal entries, performing account reconciliations, providing variance analysis against multiple scenarios (P&L and Balance Sheet)
• Provide monthly financial reporting packages to divisional leadership and other members of the division.
• Conduct monthly business review meetings with Overhead groups (supported by this role).
• Coordinate the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting process(es) with departmental leadership and supporting staff.
• Partner with leadership to understand key business drivers and other operational goals (short, mid long term) in order to maximize profitability/expense controls.
• Liaise with other accounting to ensure adequate financial reporting, as well as providing support for any internal/external audits.
• Assist management and Labor Planning department with the tracking of Non-Employee Labor (NEL).
• Manage ad-hoc requests and special projects.

WHO WE ARE

Scholastic Corporation (NASDAQ: SCHL) is the world’s largest publisher and distributor of children’s books, a leading provider of core literacy curriculum and professional services, and a producer of educational and entertaining children’s media. The Company creates quality books and ebooks, print and technology-based learning programs for pre-K to grade 12, classroom magazines and other products and services  that support children’s learning both in school and at home. With operations in 14 international offices and exports to 165 countries, Scholastic makes quality, affordable books available to all children around the world through school-based book clubs and book fairs, classroom collections, school and public libraries, retail and online.  True to its mission of 100+ years to encourage the personal and intellectual growth of all children beginning with literacy, the Company has earned a reputation as a trusted partner to educators and families. Learn more at www.scholastic.com.

Some benefits that we offer:

• 100% vested of 401(k) Retirement Plan after 5 years employment

• Up to 1M worth of supplemental Life Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Purchase Scholastic stock at a 15% discount

Thank you for your consideration in choosing Scholastic.

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Qualifications

HOW YOU CAN FIT    (Qualifications)

• BA/BS in Accounting or Finance
• 4+ years of experience in Finance or a related field
• Very strong PC skills and proficiency with various applications; MS Excel, Oracle Fusion, Smartview, and Data Warehouse environments
• Cross-functional teamwork experience
• Demonstrated skills in financial analysis, budgeting/forecasting
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments simultaneously
• Self-motivated in achieving goals and completing routine tasks
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in production-based Accounting/Finance is a plus

Time Type:

Full time

Job Type:

Regular

Job Family Group:

Finance

Location Region/State:

New York

Compensation Range:

Annual Salary: 76,800.00 – 93,500.00

EEO Statement:

Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our policy is clear: there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, or status as a disabled veteran or Vietnam veteran. Those factors shall not influence the determination of qualifications for a job or other opportunity within the company. Further, all personnel actions (such as compensation, tuition aid, benefits, transfers, promotions, and dismissals, company-sponsored training, social and recreational programs) shall be administered without discrimination.