Director, Accounting

Job Title: Director of Accounting

Location: Hoboken, NJ (Hybrid)

Company Overview: John Wiley and Sons, Inc. is a dynamic global organization with a workforce of 5,500 employees, dedicated to innovation and excellence. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, promoting sustainability, and driving corporate responsibility.

Position Overview: The Director of Accounting will lead multiple facets of the accounting operations, identifying opportunities for efficiencies to accelerate the monthly closing timeline while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across our extensive operations. This role demands a strategic leader with exceptional analytical skills and ability to manage a team of finance professional.

How you will make an impact:

• Financial Reporting: Lead and manage areas of global RTR team, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, including reviewing journal entries and account balances and preparing comprehensive reporting.
• Policy Development: Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures in compliance with international standards (IFRS/GAAP).
• Process Improvement: Assess and pursue initiatives to improve and streamline accounting processes and systems, focusing on automation and efficiency.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal controls, maintaining the highest standards of financial integrity.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments to support overall business objectives and strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment and integration of financial processes.
• Technical Expertise: Provide leadership and guidance on complex accounting issues and transactions, leveraging technical expertise to resolve challenges.
• Audit Coordination: Manage the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and ensuring all necessary documentation and processes are in place.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of high performance and professional growth.

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification required.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Extensive knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Proven experience in managing global accounting operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience in [specific industry].
• Fluency in multiple languages.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world’s most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today’s biggest obstacles into tomorrow’s brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers’ steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees, for example we offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for UK, Canada and USA based roles.

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