Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Operations & Oversight
• Manage and coordinate with a third-party accounting team to ensure accurate, timely monthly and year-end close processes across all entities.
• Supervise daily financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP and all applicable regulations.


• Cash & Forecasting Management
• Monitor and manage cash flow across multiple revenue channels and entities.
• Develop and maintain rolling financial forecast,s including P&L, cash flow, and scenario modeling to support strategic decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting processes in collaboration with functional leaders.


• Banking & External Relationships 
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners and oversee treasury and banking operations.
• Coordinate and support annual financial audits, working closely with external auditors.
• Manage and maintain the financial relationship with LAU (Leadership Academy of Utah)
• Coordinate with third-party accounting firm for tax return preparation.


• Compliance & ESA Oversight
• Lead the Education Savings Account (ESA) funding and compliance processes to ensure timely access to and use of funds in accordance with applicable rules.
• Manage the financial compliance process for BOCES (Board of Cooperative Educational Services)


• Payroll Administration
• Oversee payroll processes in collaboration with HR and external providers, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all tax and labor laws.


• Leadership & EOS Integration
• Management/Oversight of a small finance team – including outsourced accounting team, accounting manager, billing accountant, and accounting clerk.
• Operate within the EOS (Traction) framework, participating in Level 10 meetings, owning key financial scorecard metrics, and driving progress on quarterly rocks.
• Help build and maintain a culture of accountability and transparency throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or MBA preferred).
• Utah Resident
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting and financial management, ideally in education, services, or high-growth environments.
• Demonstrated experience managing external accounting teams and overseeing financial operations for multi-entity organizations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial controls, and compliance.
• Expertise in budgeting, cash flow management, and financial forecasting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Preffered Skills

• Familiarity with ESA funding programs and regulatory compliance.
• Experience in online, private, or K-12 education environments.
• Proficiency with accounting software and reporting platforms (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar).
• Working knowledge of Traction / EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), including experience with L10 meetings, scorecards, and rocks.

Compensation and Schedule

• Compensation: $100,000 - $120,000 annual salary, depending on experience and qualifications
• Start date: ASAP
• Schedule: 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Specifically, this includes: Completing 75% or more of your work during regular business hours (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM MT).
• Participating in 2-3 weekly online team meetings, with additional meetings as needed.
• Attending day-long, department-wide online quarterly meetings held four times per year.

What We Offer

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid health benefits
• 401k with up to 4% company match
• Growth opportunities for a go-getter who wants to increase their level of responsibility and compensation over time