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Springer Publishing is hiring a Financial Reporting Manager. The role involves preparing comprehensive financial reports and supporting budget and forecasting activities to provide actionable insights for strategic decisions. Candidates should have a background in financial reporting and accounting principles, with a preference for experience in the academic publishing or media industry.

Highlights

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across financial reports.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
5-7 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing needed.
Direct supervisory responsibilities are not included.
A master’s degree or professional certifications (CPA, CMA) are a plus.
Experience in publishing, media, or education sectors preferred.

Financial Reporting Manager Full Description

Job Opening: Financial Reporting Manager

Springer Publishing is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Reporting Manager to join our dynamic team. Reporting to the Director of Financial Planning and Analysis, the Financial Reporting Manager will play a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and insightful financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. This position involves preparing comprehensive financial reports, supporting budget, and forecasting activities, and delivering actionable insights that drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting, accounting principles, and data analysis, with experience in the academic publishing or media industry preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Analysis:

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
Provide in-depth analysis of financial performance trends, identifying key risks, opportunities, and variances.
Ensure the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of financial reports.
Offer actionable insights to guide senior management and department heads in strategic decision-making.

Data Management & Reporting:

Collect, analyze, and interpret financial data from various sources to provide accurate and timely information to management.
Support sales and expense forecasting and analyze variances to identify underlying trends.
Ensure data integrity and consistency across all financial reports and analyses.

Budgeting & Forecasting:

Assist in the preparation of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts.
Monitor actual performance against budgets and forecasts, analyzing variances to understand their causes and implications.
Collaborate with cross-functional departments to ensure alignment of forecasts with overall business strategies.

Stakeholder Communication & Presentations:

Present financial findings and strategic recommendations to senior management and other key stakeholders in a clear and actionable format.
Prepare and deliver presentations for Key Account Strategy reviews.
Communicate complex financial concepts in an easy-to-understand manner, ensuring stakeholders are well-informed and engaged in decision-making.

Process Improvement & Automation:

Evaluate and enhance financial reporting workflows for greater efficiency.
Implement best practices to reduce manual processes and improve the timeliness and accuracy of reporting.
Support new system implementations and automation initiatives to streamline financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

Educational Background:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
A master’s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus.

Experience:

Minimum 5–7 years of experience in financial reporting, accounting, or auditing.
Prior experience in the publishing, media, or education sectors is highly preferred.

Technical Skills:

Advanced proficiency in financial reporting tools and Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, macros).
Experience with financial systems and data visualization tools is a plus.

Key Attributes:

Problem-Solving & Initiative:
- Strong analytical skills with a proactive, self-starter mentality.
- Ability to tackle complex financial problems and propose effective solutions.
Organizational Excellence:
- Highly detail-oriented, organized, and committed to operational efficiency.
- Ability to drive innovation and optimize processes within a fast-paced environment.
Communication & Collaboration:
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to present financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
Adaptability & Prioritization:
- Ability to manage competing priorities and work under pressure in a dynamic environment.
- Flexibility in adapting to changing business needs.
Multitasking:
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously while ensuring deadlines are met.

Management of Others

This position does not currently include direct supervisory responsibilities.

Location

Hybrid (2-3 days onsite in Princeton office, remainder remote)

About Springer Publishing Company

Joining Springer Publishing means working in an innovative, tech-driven, highly collaborative environment. Our culture is focused on supporting our customers from education to career. Our mission is to build and foster a team of individuals working together to learn, grow and deliver in an environment that empowers everyone to apply their experiences, knowledge, and skills. When you pair great people with our common purpose, amazing things are possible. Find your place, develop your passion, and build your future with us.

Named one of the fastest growing independent publishers in the United States by Publishers Weekly, we continue to grow our product portfolio in nursing, public health, healthcare administration, social work, counseling and medicine.

Join us and grow your career at Springer Publishing!

Application Process: Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter outlining their qualifications and experience to humanresources@springerpub.com

Springer Publishing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Updated 2/18/2025

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