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Coursera

Senior Specialist, SEC Reporting

Coursera, Mountain View, California, us, 94039


Coursera was launched in 2012 by two Stanford Computer Science professors, Andrew Ng and Daphne Koller, with a mission to provide universal access to world-class learning. It is now one of the largest online learning platforms in the world, with 162 million registered learners as of September 30, 2024.

Coursera partners with over 350 leading university and industry partners to offer a broad catalog of content and credentials, including courses, Specializations, Professional Certificates, Guided Projects, and bachelor's and master's degrees. Institutions around the world use Coursera to upskill and reskill their employees, citizens, and students in fields such as data science, technology, and business. Coursera became a B Corp in February 2021.

Join us in our mission to create a world where anyone, anywhere can transform their life through access to education. We're seeking talented individuals who share our passion and drive to revolutionize the way the world learns.

We at Coursera are committed to building a globally diverse team and are thrilled to extend employment opportunities to individuals in any country where we have a legal entity. We require candidates to possess eligible working rights and have a compatible timezone overlap with their team to facilitate seamless collaboration.

Coursera has a commitment to enabling flexibility and workspace choices for employees. Our interviews and onboarding are entirely virtual, providing a smooth and efficient experience for our candidates. As an employee, we enable you to select your main way of working, whether it's from home, one of our offices or hubs, or a co-working space near you. Job Overview

Financial management is crucial to the performance and success of any company. The roles and responsibilities of the Coursera Finance team include accounting, financial reporting, analysis, planning, budgeting, and compliance. Problem solvers at heart, this team works to fuel Coursera's growth by developing creative solutions in response to accounting and finance challenges.

As a Senior Specialist, SEC reporting, you will assist in the preparation of SEC filings including Form 10-Ks, 10-Qs, 8-Ks, proxy statement, and any other filings as necessary, along with updating and reviewing iXBRL in these filings. You will perform technical accounting research for relevant transactions and new accounting standards affecting the Company. You will partner with key stakeholders such as Finance, Accounting, Tax, Internal Audit, Legal and Investor Relations, and work directly with external auditors and third party vendors. This position will report directly to the Manager, SEC Reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and maintain documentation to support SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K Ensure compliance with the SEC reporting requirements and US GAAP, including preparation of disclosure checklists Update and review iXBRL tags in SEC filings to ensure the accuracy of concepts Research new accounting pronouncements and technical accounting issues to determine appropriate accounting treatment and financial disclosures Coordinate closely with external auditors and provide timely support for quarterly reviews and annual audit Maintain and improve reporting calendars, coordinate key timelines and deliverables, and work collaboratively with various business partners to ensure timely, accurate and complete reporting Support special projects such as process improvements to drive efficiencies in the quarterly reporting process

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting 3+ years of related experience ideally in public accounting, financial reporting, or similar role Strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations Experience preparing and reviewing SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K Knowledge of Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification Familiarity with SEC filing software (Workiva or similar tool) Experience with financial/ERP systems (NetSuite), Microsoft Office, Google Workspace

If this opportunity interests you, you might like these courses on Coursera:

Financial reporting specialization

Financial Statements, SEC filings and Ratio Analysis

Compensation

Coursera offers competitive pay and equitable compensation practices. Our job titles may span more than one career level. The targeted hiring base salary range for this role is between $98,400 and $123,000. The actual base pay is dependent upon many factors, including but not limited to: prior work experiences, training/education, transferable skills, business needs, and geographical location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. This role may also be eligible for variable pay, equity, and benefits.

Coursera is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected class. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact us at accommodations@coursera.org. For California Candidates, please review our CCPA Applicant Notice here. For our Global Candidates, please review our GDPR Recruitment Notice here. #J-18808-Ljbffr