Controller

Overview

This remote role is responsible for ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting and financial reporting across the organization’s North American operations in the U.S. and Canada. The Controller ensures financial information is reliable, timely, and actionable—supporting informed decisions across a diverse network of schools and business entities.

Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee accounting operations and financial reporting for U.S. and Canadian operations, ensuring accurate, timely, and consistent financial information.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including general ledger reviews, reconciliations, financial statements, and multi-entity reporting.
• Establish standardized accounting practices and reporting procedures across North American operations.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Financial Analysis

• Partner with regional leadership and school teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow monitoring, and financial planning.
• Analyze financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
• Develop reporting packages and dashboards that improve visibility into financial performance across schools and entities.

Internal Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Maintain strong internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures to safeguard assets and promote accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable U.S. and Canadian accounting standards, tax requirements, and financial reporting obligations.
• Coordinate external audits and support tax filings, regulatory reporting, and resolution of identified risks or control gaps.

Systems, Processes & Operational Excellence

• Improve accounting workflows, reporting processes, and financial systems to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and consistency.
• Identify opportunities to reduce manual work, standardize procedures, and implement scalable processes that support organizational growth.
• Partner with school and operational teams to improve financial data collection, documentation, and adherence to established procedures.

Team & Stakeholder Partnership

• Support and develop finance and accounting colleagues by establishing clear responsibilities, expectations, and accountability.
• Build strong working relationships with school leadership, regional executives, the broader finance team, and external financial partners.
• Communicate financial issues proactively, recommend solutions, and share best practices while recognizing the needs of individual schools and jurisdictions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA designation strongly preferred.
• Relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controllership.
• Significant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controllership, ideally in a multi-entity or multi-location organization.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and experience overseeing the month-end and year-end close processes.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• $165,000 to $185,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Disability & Paid Family Leave benefits
• PTO: 15 vacation days per calendar year (120 hours), 12 sick days per calendar year (96 hours), 11 paid holidays annually
• Paid winter office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, subject to role requirements
• 401(k) plan available

Location

Remote