BetterLesson

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BetterLesson

full-time

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Origin:  • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $130,000 - $170,000 per year

Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

ERPGraphite

About the role

  • Own and enhance the company’s core accounting processes while supporting broader finance operations.
  • Lead month-end close activities in collaboration with external accounting partners and ensure accurate financial reporting in compliance with GAAP.
  • Document and improve internal controls, oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, and support compliance filings.
  • Work closely with the SVP of Finance to support budgeting, forecasting, and system optimization.
  • Manage general ledger, revenue recognition, order-to-cash, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and month-end close in partnership with key vendors.
  • Manage annual audit, tax filings, and banking relationships.
  • Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and support investor reporting.
  • Manage cash and revenue forecasting processes and report to the Executive Leadership Team.
  • Maintain and administer finance systems (e.g., NetSuite, Airbase) and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to streamline workflows.
  • Partner with Executive Leadership Team to define and track annual budgets and monitor compliance with state and federal regulations.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA strongly preferred)
  • Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
  • Proficiency with accounting/ERP systems (NetSuite preferred) and advanced Excel/Google Sheet skills
  • Mission orientation and interest in supporting K–12 education systems
  • Experience managing vendors or cross-functional stakeholders
  • Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
  • 7 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
  • 2 or more years of experience managing teams comprised of employees, vendors, or both
  • Experience with revenue recognition for services and multi-element arrangements (ASC 606)
  • Demonstrated ability to build scalable systems and processes that satisfy both operational needs and investor expectations
  • Exposure to tech-enabled services businesses
  • Experience in a middle-market, private equity-backed, or growth-oriented company