Accounting Manager

Overview:

Nerdy is looking for an Accounting Manager to join our team, based out of our corporate office in St. Louis, Missouri. The Accounting Manager will oversee the accounting operations of our organization. You will lead a team of accounting professionals, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and streamlining processes for optimal efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, analytical skills, and a deep understanding of accounting principles.

About Nerdy:

Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), the parent company of Varsity Tutors, is a leading platform for live online learning, with a mission to transform the way people learn through technology. The Company’s purpose-built proprietary platform leverages technology, including AI, to connect learners of all ages to experts, delivering superior value on both sides of the network. Nerdy’s comprehensive learning destination provides learning experiences across 3,000+ subjects and multiple formats—including one-on-one instruction, small group classes, large format group classes, and adaptive self-study. Nerdy’s flagship business, Varsity Tutors, is one of the nation’s largest platforms for live online tutoring and classes. Its solutions are available directly to students and consumers, as well as through schools and other institutions.  Nerdy is a publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange. Learn more about Nerdy at https://www.nerdy.com/.

Nerdy’s shareholder letters below explain the product and strategy and are the most effective way to learn about what the company is building. 

• Q4-2024 Shareholder Letter
• Q3-2024 Shareholder Letter
• Q2-2024 Shareholder Letter

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting management roles
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office suite
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of accounting principles, and financial reporting standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Manage a team of accounting professionals

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, including month end close responsibilities and preparation of financial statements
• Develop and implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, identifying areas for improvement
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and training
• Coordinate external audits and ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes
• Prepare and present financial reports and analyses to senior management
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost-saving measures
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all accounting transactions

Leadership & Culture Expectations:

You will embody and promote Nerdy’s leadership principles:

• Goes Deep: You personally engage with metrics, audits, and data, ensuring you understand the "why" behind performance variances.
• Delivers Results: You move from strategy to execution quickly, ensuring timelines and quality stay high—even in ambiguity.
• Bias for Action: You experiment, prototype, and adjust quickly. You make the call when the path isn’t fully clear.
• Builds Teams: You prioritize talent development, succession planning, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Builds Trust & Communicates Openly: You lead with transparency, humility, and clarity.
• Thinks Big & Innovates: You challenge the status quo, bring fresh ideas, and embrace emerging technologies.
• Is Apolitical: You stay focused on mission-aligned outcomes, not distractions or unrelated causes.

You can learn more about all of our Leadership Principles and culture here.