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Futures start here. Where first steps, new friendships, and confident learners are born. At KinderCare Learning Companies, the first and only early childhood education provider recognized with the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, we offer a variety of early education and child care options for families. Whether it's KinderCare Learning Centers, Champions, or Creme de la Creme, we build confidence for kids, families, and the future we share. And we want you to join us in shaping it-in neighborhoods, at work, and in schools nationwide.

At KinderCare Learning Companies, you'll use your skills and expertise to support the work (and fun) that happens in our sites and centers every day. From marketers and strategists to financial analysts and data engineers, and so much more, we're all passionate about crafting a world where children, families, and organizations can thrive.

As the Financial Reporting Analyst II, you'll play a key role in supporting the timely and accurate filing of external financial reports. You'll ensure the financial statements (10-Q and 10-K) are prepared in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations, draft financial statement disclosures, organize supporting documentation, and coordinate the reporting calendar for financial statement filing deadlines.
Responsibilities:
Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flows, including related footnotes and supporting documentation
Assist with review of XBRL tagging within 10-Q and 10-K filings
Draft quarterly and annual Management Discussion and Analysis reports with supporting documentation, including the quarterly fluctuation analysis
Maintain the financial reporting calendar and coordinate with cross-functional departments including finance, tax, corporate accounting, investor relations, and legal to ensure adherence to critical deadlines related to financial close, receipt and review of supporting documents and disclosures, and quarterly and annual financial statement filings
Assist the external auditors with interfacing in support of the company's quarterly reviews and annual audit
Perform preliminary research on new accounting pronouncements and disclosure requirements
Maintain internal control documentation for financial reporting processes, ensuring alignment with SOX requirements through ongoing collaboration with Internal Audit and key business stakeholders
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
1-2 years of experience in public accounting and/or financial reporting
Knowledge of US GAAP, SEC regulations, and financial statement presentation

Highly dependable, organized, and detail-oriented, with a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment
Able to work overtime as necessary to meet deadlines

CPA candidate preferred

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Our benefits meet you where you are. We're here to help our employees navigate the integration of work and life:
- Know your whole family is supported with discounted child care benefits.

- Breathe easy with medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!).
- Feel supported in your mental health and personal growth with employee assistance programs.
- Feel great and thrive with access to health and wellness programs, paid time off and discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones.
- ... and much more.

We operate research-backed, accredited, and customizable programs in more than 2,000 sites and centers across 40 states and the District of Columbia. As we expand, we're matching the needs of more and more families, dynamic work environments, and diverse communities from coast to coast. Because we believe every family deserves access to high-quality child care, no matter who they are or where they live. Every day, you'll help bring this mission to life by building community and delivering exceptional experiences. And if you're anything like us, you'll come for the work, and stay for the people.

KinderCare Learning Companies is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, military or veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law.