Manager- Corporate Accounting

Bright Horizons is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Corporate Accounting Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting function. This role is responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies, and supporting strategic initiatives through financial analysis and process improvements.

This is a hybrid position requiring three days onsite at our headquarters in Newton, MA.

Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education, back-up care, and workplace education. We partner with some of the world's best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.

Responsibilities :

• Financial Close and Reporting & Accuracy

Responsible for managing worldwide accounting and SEC disclosures for over 600 leases under ASC 842. Also responsible for ensuring lease related liabilities are paid timely.

Manage and mentor a team of three professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Communicate regularly via Teams, email, and in-person with Operations and Finance Department personnel, clients and vendors, and internal and external auditors to provide accounting expertise and to answer questions and explain accounting practices.

Identify and implement enhancements to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.

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Benefits :

Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements :

Salary / Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures :

The annual starting salary for this position is between $118,000 - $133,000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education and training, certifications, geography, and other relevant business or organizational factors.

Life at Bright Horizons :

Our people are the heart of our company. Because we're as committed to our own employees as we are to the children, families, and clients we serve, our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us .

Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources : Know Your Rights , Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).