Job Description:RESPONSIBILITIES:Oversee day-to-day management of the Finance area of the Customer Service and Operations areas, including Month-End Closing, Financial Statement Review/Analysis, Budgeting/Forecasting/Financial/Operation Reporting, and new process and report development.Partner with key business stakeholders and business user teams.Compile and review financial information to prepare and execute entries to general ledger accounts.Act as the financial liaison between the NSO and NY Finance groups.Ensure compliance with the company’s accounting policies/procedures (including SOX).Monitor actual expenses and report material trends and variance. Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action when appropriate.Create ad hoc reports that provide cost information to management not supplied by the general accounting system as required.Assist in developing, recommending, and implementing corrective action when appropriate.Review business practices and processes, creating partnerships with both business client and program management peers to drive alignment of business strategy, business processes, and supporting solutions.Lead project improvement initiatives as required.Must be able to independently communicate with the user community, using advanced verbal and written communications skills including facilitation leadership and presentation development.Document system processes, reports, and system functionality.Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict confidentiality in matters that require discretion.#LI-MV1QualificationsQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance/Accounting/Business required.Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance or Accounting required.Previous knowledge/experience with general cost accounting and financial reporting required.Excellent analytical skills required.Experience in a manufacturing/distribution environment is a plus.Project Management experience preferred.Analytical/organizational skills with sound problem resolution, negotiation, judgment, and decision-making skills required.Experience with Oracle Fusion/SmartView preferred.Strong technical skills with experience using Microsoft Excel and database management software required.Ability to excel in business situations by adapting plans and approaches as required.Excellent interpersonal skills to build positive working relationships across groups and all management levels required.Time Type:Full timeJob Type:RegularJob Family Group:FinanceLocation Region/State:MissouriEEO 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.EEO is the Law Poster ( Scholastic Policy StatementPay Transparency Provision ( 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 97 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: always looking for talented people to join Scholastic in instilling a love of reading and lifelong learning in children. At Scholastic, our benefit plans have been designed to be in line with market conditions and employee needs. Our plans provide flexibility and allow individuals a broad range of choices that can be tailored to meet each employee's needs. Scholastic is an Equal Opportunity Employer.