Controller

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics, based in Wilmington, DE, seeks a hands-on Controller to anchor finances and operations in person at our Augustine Cutoff location. You’ll own accounting, payroll, HR tasks, and vendor governance in a small-business, family-oriented setting.

The role covers monthly close, cash management, revenue collection, and tax readiness, with responsibility for 1099s, benefits, and 401(k) programs. You’ll partner with leadership to ensure strong controls and compliance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, and/or office management experience.
• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online; payroll platform experience (Paychex preferred).
• Comfortable using AI tools in daily work and strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of multi-state business filings, 1099s, and W-2 processing.
• Experience administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly billing/invoicing and collections across multiple business lines.
• Handle cash management, banking, and reconciliations.
• Oversee accounts payable, vendor compliance, and 1099 prep.
• Track contracts, POs, and corporate governance records.
• Run payroll (26 cycles/year), benefits administration, and 401(k) compliance.
• Manage hiring, onboarding, and HR administration.
• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow).
• Handle tax filings, multi-state compliance, and CPA coordination.
• Maintain insurance coverage, fixed assets, and facility safety compliance.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

Office management

Excel

AI tools

Multi-state filings

Benefits administration

401(k) compliance

Strong problem-solving

Vendor/vendor management

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Paychex

Job description

Full-time | In-office
Wilmington, DE

We're seeking a highly organized Controller to serve as the financial and operational backbone of a growing education and language services company. This generalist role covers finance, payroll, some HR, compliance, and vendor management — ideal for someone who thrives on variety and ownership. This is an in-person job based in Wilmington, DE, on Augustine Cutoff. We are a small business with a family atmosphere that cares about its employees and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage monthly billing/invoicing and collections across multiple business lines

• Handle cash management, banking, and reconciliations

• Oversee accounts payable, vendor compliance, and 1099 prep

• Track contracts, POs, and corporate governance records

• Run payroll (26 cycles/year), benefits administration, and 401(k) compliance

• Manage hiring, onboarding, and HR administration

• Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)

• Handle tax filings, multi-state compliance, and CPA coordination

• Maintain insurance coverage, fixed assets, and facility safety compliance

Requirements:

• 5+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, and/or office management experience

• Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online; payroll platform experience (Paychex preferred)

• Comfortable using AI tools in daily work and having problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of multi-state business filings, 1099s, and W-2 processing

• Experience administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership of a company's day-to-day operations and finances.

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training.