Controller (EdTech)

Location: Hybrid in New York City; remote on Mondays and Fridays, in-office Tuesday through Thursday. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Salary: $180,000–$230,000 base salary plus equity grant.

Company

Education technology company operating an accredited two-year college with live online classes, a technology platform, student advising, tutoring, and career-focused business and AI programs.

What you will do

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close, targeting a monthly close of five business days or less through close calendars, reconciliations, ownership standards, and reviews.
• Prepare US GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules, including consolidation, intercompany activity, balance sheet reconciliations, and variance explanations.
• Own accounting for tuition, deferred revenue, scholarships, discounts, refunds, student receivables, installment and financing arrangements, and partner revenue or expense sharing.
• Lead annual financial statement audits, maintain relationships with auditors, design and document controls, and address accounting, audit, and compliance risks.
• Help lead the QuickBooks-to-Campfire migration and improve data integrity, reconciliations, integrations, testing, automation, and cutover controls across accounting and student systems.
• Manage and develop the accounting team while partnering with FP&A, Student Finance, Financial Aid, Operations, HR, Legal, Compliance, and external advisors.

Requirements

• CPA and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 12 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in high-growth, venture-backed environments.
• Experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, including complex revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and lease accounting under ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
• Experience owning monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial statement audits, and internal control design and documentation.
• Hands-on experience implementing or substantially improving an ERP.
• Experience with accounting data integrity, deferred revenue, financing or installment arrangements, and partner economics.
• Ability to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship or immigration support.

Nice to have

• Big 4 or top-tier national accounting firm background, or experience at a late Series B, Series C, or later-stage company.
• Experience in education, fintech, lending, healthcare, insurance, or another regulated environment.
• Familiarity with Title IV, financial responsibility, or 90/10 reporting.
• Campfire implementation or optimization experience.
• Familiarity with Carta, Ramp, Rippling, and multi-entity, multi-state, or multi-currency accounting.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours and a hybrid schedule.
• Medical and vision insurance, 401(k) match, and fertility benefits through Carrot.
• Flexible time away and paid holidays.
• In-office lunches and social events.
• Opportunity to support access to affordable college and contribute directly to the growth of an education technology company.