Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Supervise accounting functions and financial reporting for operations in the U.S. and Canada.

• Direct monthly, quarterly, and yearly closing processes, including reviews of the general ledger, reconciliations, financial statements, and multi-entity reporting.

• Create standardized accounting procedures and reporting protocols across North American operations.

• Collaborate with regional leadership and school teams on budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial planning.

• Evaluate financial results against budgets and forecasts, identify trends and discrepancies, and provide actionable insights.

• Generate reporting packages and dashboards to enhance visibility into financial performance.

• Uphold internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.

• Ensure adherence to relevant U.S. and Canadian accounting standards, tax obligations, and financial reporting requirements.

• Organize external audits and assist with tax filings, regulatory compliance, and addressing risks or control deficiencies.

• Streamline accounting workflows, enhance reporting processes, and optimize financial systems.

• Spot opportunities to minimize manual tasks, standardize procedures, and implement scalable processes.

• Collaborate with school and operational teams to enhance financial data collection, documentation, and compliance with procedures.

• Mentor and develop colleagues in finance and accounting.

• Foster relationships with school leadership, regional executives, the wider Affinitas finance team, and external financial partners.

• Proactively communicate financial challenges, propose solutions, and share best practices.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

• CPA designation is highly preferred.

• Relevant experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controllership.

• Extensive experience in accounting, financial reporting, and controllership, preferably within a multi-entity or multi-location organization.

• Strong technical accounting expertise and experience managing month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Robust technical accounting foundation.

• Capability to ensure accurate, timely, and dependable financial reporting.

• Ability to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and resolve issues.

• Proficiency in clearly explaining financial results, accounting requirements, and complex matters.

• Skill in building relationships with regional leadership, school administrators, and finance colleagues across various locations.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Disability and Paid Family Leave benefits.

• PTO: 15 vacation days per calendar year (120 hours), 12 sick days per calendar year (96 hours), and 11 paid holidays annually.

• Paid winter office closure from Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day, subject to role requirements.

• 401(k) plan available.