Controller

Back to Basics Learning Dynamics

• $80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, or office management experience
  • Proficient in Excel and QuickBooks Online; familiarity with Paychex is a plus
  • Comfortable using AI tools for problem-solving in daily operations
  • Knowledgeable about multi-state business filings, including 1099s and W-2s
  • Experience in administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans

Responsibilities

  • Manage monthly billing, invoicing, and collections for various business lines
  • Handle cash management, banking tasks, and reconciliations
  • Oversee accounts payable and vendor compliance, preparing 1099 forms
  • Track contracts, purchase orders, and corporate governance documentation
  • Run payroll and manage benefits administration, ensuring 401(k) compliance
  • Manage hiring, onboarding, and HR administrative tasks
  • Prepare monthly financial reports, including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements
  • Handle tax filings and multi-state compliance, coordinating with CPA

Benefits

  • Family atmosphere with an emphasis on employee care
  • Strong focus on work-life balance
  • In-person position encourages team collaboration
  • Opportunity for hands-on management and operational ownership
  • Exposure to various aspects of finance and HR in a growing business
Full Job Description
Full-time | In-office
Wilmington, DE


We're seeking a highly organized Controller to serve as the financial and operational backbone of a growing education and language services company. This generalist role covers finance, payroll, some HR, compliance, and vendor management - ideal for someone who thrives on variety and ownership. This is an in-person job based in Wilmington, DE, on Augustine Cutoff. We are a small business with a family atmosphere that cares about its employees and work-life balance.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage monthly billing/invoicing and collections across multiple business lines
  • Handle cash management, banking, and reconciliations
  • Oversee accounts payable, vendor compliance, and 1099 prep
  • Track contracts, POs, and corporate governance records
  • Run payroll (26 cycles/year), benefits administration, and 401(k) compliance
  • Manage hiring, onboarding, and HR administration
  • Prepare monthly financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
  • Handle tax filings, multi-state compliance, and CPA coordination
  • Maintain insurance coverage, fixed assets, and facility safety compliance

Requirements:
  • 5+ years of bookkeeping, payroll, and/or office management experience
  • Proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks Online; payroll platform experience (Paychex preferred)
  • Comfortable using AI tools in daily work and have problem solving skills
  • Knowledge of multi-state business filings, 1099s, and W-2 processing
  • Experience administering employee benefits and 401(k) plans

This is a hands-on role for someone who wants real ownership of a company's day-to-day operations and finances.

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