Finance Controller at The Learning Experience in TX-Fort Worth-76123 Fully Remote - US

Job description

• The Controller leads the integrity, consistency, and execution of the monthly accounting close process across NVK & CSI, a multi-entity Child Care Center organization. The Controller strengthens close discipline, improves balance sheet accuracy, enhances audit readiness, and operates effectively in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
• Own and manage the monthly close calendar to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Oversee execution of the month-end close checklist and ensure processes are followed consistently
• Coordinate with accounting support teams to resolve close issues prior to financial finalization
• Ensure proper cutoff and accrual accounting for payroll, subsidies, CACFP, rent, insurance, and recurring operating expenses
• Accrual Accounting & Journal Entry Oversight
• Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries
• Ensure entries are accurate, properly classified, and fully supported
• Maintain consistency in accrual methodology and accounting treatment month over month
• Document assumptions and maintain organized support schedules
• Variance Analysis & Financial Review
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial variances
• Identify operational drivers, accounting issues, and one-time items impacting performance
• Partner closely with the CFO to provide concise, actionable financial insights for leadership and ownership groups
• Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations
• Prepare and/or review reconciliations
• Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported with documentation
• Proactively identify and escalate accounting risks or discrepancies
• Audit Readiness & Controls
• Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year
• Ensure adequate support exists for revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and significant transactions
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors
• Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• NetSuite & Process Improvement
• Utilize NetSuite as the primary system of record
• Review account mappings, reporting structure, and chart of accounts consistency
• Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
• Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce manual work, CFO dependency, and post-close corrections
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment in alignment with NVK's Core Values: Genuine Integrity, Respect and Responsibility, Own Excellence and Win as a Team

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Masters degree in Finance preferred
• 5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity environments
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred
• Public accounting background preferred
• Experience working with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred
• Multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based business experience is a plus
• Netsuite
• Strong accrual accounting and month-end close expertise
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, audits, and financial controls
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and AI-based tools to improve efficiency

Skills

Required

• Netsuite

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Tuition assistance
• Compensation: $90,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year