Improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting by proactively learning the nuances of the business’ financial processes and enhancing existing reporting
Bring a high level of professionalism to all financial deliverables
Oversee the consolidated Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
Support the Controller with ERP system implementation, ongoing maintenance, and future enhancements
Act as primary support for both financial statement audits and compliance audits
Lead efforts to build out new workflows and structure, actively addressing and improving month-end close processes to drive operational efficiency
Assist the Controller in professionalizing the Accounting department, including implementing a control environment
Co-author technical accounting memos and perform essential accounting standard research
Prepare the department for "Big 4"-quality audit readiness
Partner with HR, Operations, Leadership, and the broader FP&A team to provide data and insights that inform company decision-making

Requirements

4+ years of accounting experience (ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience)
M&A accounting experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field)
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets
Bonus points if:
Educational, EdTech or healthcare industry experience (public accounting clients, industry job experience)
SaaS or technology industry experience
ERP implementation (Rillet, QuickBooks and Sage 50 experience is a plus)
CPA certification

Benefits

Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Learning stipend
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2026

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial reportingAccounts ReceivableAccounts PayableERP implementationU.S. GAAPM&A accountingExcelGoogle Sheetstechnical accountingaudit readiness

Soft Skills

professionalismleadershiporganizational skillscommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailoperational efficiencyworkflow improvementdata analysis

Certifications

CPA