Finance Controller

The Learning Experience; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

NVK & CSI seeks a Controller to lead the monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and audit readiness across a multi-entity childcare organization. You will manage accruals, journal entries, and complex reporting while driving process improvements using NetSuite and AI-based tools.

This is a remote US role supporting senior leadership and offshore teams. Ideal candidates have 5–7+ years in accounting, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance (MBA preferred), and strong US GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA/Finance masters preferred.
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally multi-entity.
• Controller/Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Manager experience preferred.
• Public accounting background preferred.
• Experience with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred.
• Multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based business experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting: Own monthly close calendar and ensure timely reporting.
• Accrual Accounting & Journal Entry Oversight: Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and entries.
• Variance Analysis & Financial Review: Analyze monthly variances and provide insights for leadership.
• Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations: Maintain reconciliations with proper documentation.
• Audit Readiness & Controls: Ensure audit-ready documentation and assist external auditors.
• NetSuite & Process Improvement: Use NetSuite as the system of record and improve close efficiency.
• Foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative work environment aligned with company values.

Skills

NetSuite

Accrual accounting

US GAAP

Analysis

Tech & AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA or Masters in Finance preferred

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance

The Controller leads the integrity, consistency, and execution of the monthly accounting close process across NVK & CSI, a multi-entity Child Care Center organization. The Controller strengthens close discipline, improves balance sheet accuracy, enhances audit readiness, and operates effectively in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Masters degree in Finance preferred
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity environments
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting background preferred
• Experience working with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred
• Multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based business experience is a plus

Skills Requirements

• Netsuite
• Strong accrual accounting and month-end close expertise
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, audits, and financial controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and AI-based tools to improve efficiency

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
  • Own and manage the monthly close calendar to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
  • Oversee execution of the month-end close checklist and ensure processes are followed consistently
  • Coordinate with accounting support teams to resolve close issues prior to financial finalization
  • Ensure proper cutoff and accrual accounting for payroll, subsidies, CACFP, rent, insurance, and recurring operating expenses
• Accrual Accounting & Journal Entry Oversight
  • Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries
  • Ensure entries are accurate, properly classified, and fully supported
  • Maintain consistency in accrual methodology and accounting treatment month over month
  • Document assumptions and maintain organized support schedules
• Variance Analysis & Financial Review
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial variances
  • Identify operational drivers, accounting issues, and one-time items impacting performance
  • Partner closely with the CFO to provide concise, actionable financial insights for leadership and ownership groups
• Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations
  • Prepare and/or review reconciliations
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported with documentation
  • Proactively identify and elevate accounting risks or discrepancies
• Audit Readiness & Controls
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year
  • Ensure adequate support exists for revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and significant transactions
  • Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors
  • Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• NetSuite & Process Improvement
  • Utilize NetSuite as the primary system of record
  • Review account mappings, reporting structure, and chart of accounts consistency
  • Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
  • Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce manual work, CFO dependency, and post-close corrections
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment in alignment with NVK's Core Values: Genuine Integrity, Respect and Responsibility, Own Excellence and Win as a Team

This is a remote position.