Controller

About Our Client

Our client is a premier EdTech company dedicated to mandatory Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and professional certification. Their programs are crafted in collaboration with industry leaders and delivered through cutting-edge digital platforms.

Beyond simply creating courses, they provide professionals with a comprehensive e-learning environment designed to ensure they meet essential industry standards and thrive in their careers. By equipping professionals—such as financial advisors and other regulatory experts—with the necessary knowledge and competencies, our client enables them to make significant, positive impacts in their roles. Their overarching purpose is clear: to enhance the world through empowered and proficient professionals.

The Role

We are currently seeking an experienced and strategic Financial Controller to lead our client's finance operations. Reporting directly to executive leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the financial health and strategic direction of a growing, mission-driven organization.

In this role, you will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance while establishing the internal controls necessary to support scale. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on financial leader who wants to make a tangible impact in the thriving EdTech space.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Management: Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements and reports to the executive team to guide strategic decision-making.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead the annual budgeting process, monitor progress, and present operational metrics and financial forecasting.
• Internal Controls: Establish, monitor, and enforce comprehensive internal controls and financial procedures to mitigate risk and ensure data integrity.
• Team Leadership: Mentor and manage the daily operations of the finance and accounting team.
• Strategic Partnership: Collaborate across departments to evaluate the financial impact of new initiatives, platform investments, and business growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification is highly preferred.
• Experience: Proven progressive experience in accounting and finance leadership roles, ideally with experience operating as a Controller or Assistant Controller.
• Industry Knowledge: Previous experience in the SaaS, EdTech, or e-learning sectors is a strong plus.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in modern accounting software and financial management systems.
• Soft Skills: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial data into actionable business insights.

What They Offer

• Competitive Compensation: A strong base salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Work-Life Balance: A flexible hybrid work model requiring only 2 days a week in the office.
• Meaningful Work: The opportunity to be a key player in a company that directly empowers professionals and improves industry standards.
• Professional Growth: A dynamic, collaborative environment where your strategic input will directly influence company growth.