Senior Controller: GAAP, Compliance & Multistate Leadership

Kiddie Academy; Bel Air (MD); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% company-paid medical and life ins

100% company-paid dental and vision

401K with 4% employer match

Paid parental leave

Generous paid time off

Volunteer time off

Work-from-home days allowance

Job summary

Kiddie Academy is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the company’s financial policies, accounting practices, internal controls, and fiscal recordkeeping. You will oversee AR/AP, support the annual budgeting process, file state reports, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Based in our Bel Air, Maryland Corporate Office, you will mentor accounting staff and drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the finance organization.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred and active licensure.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience managing accounting for multiple legal entities.
• Advanced Excel and ERP systems proficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and professional judgement.

Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain company financial policies and internal controls.
• Oversee accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.
• Support annual budgeting process and state filings.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
• Provide leadership and development to accounting personnel.
• Foster accountability and continuous improvement across the finance organization.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Multi-state tax

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

CPA preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Kiddie Academy is seeking a seasoned Controller to lead the company’s financial policies, accounting practices, internal controls, and fiscal recordkeeping. You will oversee AR/AP, support the annual budgeting process, file state reports, and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.

Based in our Bel Air, Maryland Corporate Office, you will mentor accounting staff and drive accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the finance organization.