Controller

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Edtech • Kids + Family • Sales • Social Impact • Software
Panorama’s mission is to radically improve education for every student
The Role

About Panorama:
Panorama Education is a fast-growing technology company focused on helping students achieve academic success and well-being. More than 2,000 K-12 school districts serving 15 million students across all 50 states have adopted Panorama to understand and support students across academics, attendance, behavior, and life skills development. School districts turn to Panorama's student support platform, research-backed surveys, and professional development to track progress toward strategic goals and improve student outcomes.

Panoramians can choose to work fully remote anywhere within the Continental United States, in-person from our Boston office, or a hybrid option.

Position Overview:

Panorama Education is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, an analytical mindset, and a passion for education. As a Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, managing our accounting team, and providing strategic financial insights to support our growth and mission. The Controller will report directly to Panorama’s Chief Financial Officer. 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and financial reporting.
  • Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.
  • Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
  • Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and the finance team.
  • Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.
  • Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to senior management to support decision-making.
  • Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
  • Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
  • Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and systems.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role with demonstrated experience in a SaaS or EdTech organization.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
  • Experience with accounting software and financial management systems.
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Prior experience in growth stage startups, EdTech, and/or K-12 education is highly desirable.

Base Salary: $202,500 - $270,000

The “Base Salary” range represents the low and high end of the anticipated salary range for this position across all US locations. The determination of this anticipated Base Salary range involves the consideration of many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to: unique skill sets, experience, training, performance, licensure and certifications, as well as other business and organizational needs. Our anticipated Base Salary determination is just one component of Panorama’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual bonus or commission awards, equity awards, as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits.


Panorama Education is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive company because we serve students, educators and families from tremendously diverse backgrounds and identities across the country; we’ve seen how our product and impact are strengthened the more we reflect that diversity. In addition, we have found (and we believe the research) that diverse teams are higher-performing, and we embrace the varied perspectives that our team members share with each other. As such, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Panorama also has a policy on maintaining a drug-free workplace.

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The Company
Boston, MA
400 Employees
Hybrid Workplace
Year Founded: 2012

What We Do

Panorama Education is a fast-growing company that helps educators understand how students are doing across academics, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional learning, and then plan for action to support each student's unique needs and circumstances. Today, we reach over 15 million students in the U.S.!

Why Work With Us

Panorama supports a tremendously diverse group of students, educators, and families across the country, so we are deeply committed to building and growing a diverse Panorama team. We know that the more we represent the perspectives and real lived experiences of those who we serve, the better our products and support will be. Join us!

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