Controller

Mary Dickson; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mary Dickson is seeking an experienced Controller to lead the accounting team and oversee all financial operations for a growing education organization with multi-state presence. You will manage month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and audits while partnering with CFO and ownership.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of leadership in accounting, deep GAAP knowledge, and strong communication skills. Proficiency in Sage Intacct and Campus Cloud is a plus; CPA/CMA is preferred.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounting leadership experience with strong U.S. GAAP knowledge.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required; CPA/CMA preferred.
• Experience leading month-end/quarter-end close, budgets, forecasts, and audits.
• Proficiency with Sage Intacct and Campus Cloud a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of three Accountants and one Accounts Payable Clerk.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Manage annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Analyze results and variances; provide insights to CFO/ownership.
• Coordinate annual GAAP audits with external auditors.
• Strengthen internal controls and ledger accuracy.
• Drive process improvements across accounting workflows.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical thinking

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Campus Cloud

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Controller Lead the Financial Future of a Growing Education Organization

Are you an experienced accounting professional ready to take the next step in your career?

We are seeking a Controller to join our leadership team and oversee the accounting operations of a privately held company with more than $20 million in annual revenue and post-secondary career and technical training schools across three states.

This is more than a traditional accounting position. We are looking for a hands-on financial leader who can lead a talented accounting team, strengthen financial processes, provide meaningful analysis to ownership and leadership, and help drive the organization’s continued growth.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a team of three Accountants and one Accounts Payable Clerk
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Lead month-end and year-end closing processes
• Manage annual budgets and financial forecasts
• Analyze financial results and actual-to-budget variances
• Partner closely with the CFO and ownership
• Coordinate annual GAAP audits with external auditors
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls
• Review general ledger activity and prepare journal and adjusting entries
• Improve accounting processes, workflows, and systems
• Provide financial insight and problem-solving support to other departments

What We’re Looking For

• An experienced accounting leader with 10+ years of related experience preferred
• A strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• An excellent manager and communicator
• Highly analytical, organized, and detail-oriented
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Experienced with financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and reconciliations
• Comfortable in a hands-on Controller role
• A strategic thinker who can also roll up their sleeves and get the work done
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
• CPA or CMA designation preferred.
• Experience with Sage Intacct and/or Campus Cloud is a plus.

Why Join Us?

You’ll have the opportunity to make a direct impact on a growing organization while working closely with the CFO, ownership, and leadership team.

• Leadership and professional growth
• The opportunity to build and develop an accounting team
• Direct involvement with organizational leadership
• The ability to improve financial systems and processes
• Meaningful influence on financial strategy and decision-making
• Limited travel ? generally 2?3 trips per year

Salary Range between : $120,000 -$140,000

Join us and help shape the financial success of an organization dedicated to career and technical education.