Finance Controller

Posted 6hrs ago

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Controller leading monthly close, financial reporting, and audit readiness for a multi-entity childcare organization. Improving NetSuite processes and balance-sheet accuracy for a US early-childhood education franchise.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the integrity, consistency, and execution of the monthly accounting close process across NVK & CSI
  • Own and manage the monthly close calendar
  • Oversee execution of the month-end close checklist
  • Coordinate with accounting support teams to resolve close issues before financial finalization
  • Ensure proper cutoff and accrual accounting for payroll, subsidies, CACFP, rent, insurance, and recurring operating expenses
  • Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries
  • Maintain consistency in accrual methodology and accounting treatment
  • Document assumptions and maintain organized support schedules
  • Prepare and analyze monthly financial variances
  • Identify operational drivers, accounting issues, and one-time items impacting performance
  • Partner with the CFO to provide actionable financial insights for leadership and ownership groups
  • Prepare and/or review reconciliations
  • Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and properly documented
  • Identify and escalate accounting risks or discrepancies
  • Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year
  • Support revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and significant transaction documentation
  • Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors
  • Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
  • Utilize NetSuite as the primary system of record
  • Review account mappings, reporting structure, and chart of accounts consistency
  • Identify and implement process improvements that improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
  • Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment aligned with NVK's Core Values

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

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