Our partner is looking for a Controller in Stow, MA.
You'll own the day-to-day financial operations while shaping the systems, rhythms, and guardrails that allow a startup school to grow. This is hands-on work with real influence: building processes, creating visibility, and helping leaders make better decisions. Success in this role looks like a team that trusts the numbers, understands them, and can move faster because of them.
Responsibilities- Own accounting operations (AP, AR, cash, general ledger)
- Maintain clean, reliable and accurate financial statements
- Oversee vendor setup, W-9s, 1099s, and support payroll + expense workflows
- Support and partner with tax and treasury related projects and filings
- Lead month-end close in a way that is disciplined and practical
- Ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met
- Design processes, controls, and workflows that fit a growing, evolving school-without reinventing what already works
- Spot gaps early and put simple, effective structure in place while aligning with broader systems and standards
- Navigate between what should be built locally (U.S.-specific needs) and where to leverage the parent company's infrastructure and support
- Establish financial rhythms (close, reporting, visibility) that are consistent, scalable, and connected across both organizations
- Partner with leadership to make financials usable-not just accurate
- Support budgeting and forecasting as the Academy grows
Requirements- Bring strong accounting experience with the ability to think beyond the transaction level
- Someone the team goes to-not because they have to, but because it's helpful
- Have a solid grasp of GAAP and financial operations
- Notice details quickly and connect them to the bigger picture
- Are comfortable being hands-on while also shaping how things should work long-term
- Can work independently and alongside a small, growing team without layers of structure
- Communicate in a way that makes financial concepts accessible and actionable
- Enjoy being in an environment with students, positive energy, and movement
- Believe in what education, sports, and mentorship can do for someone's life trajectory
Preferred Qualifications- Strong knowledge base with ERP systems (i.e. NetSuite a plus) and implementing practical workflows
- Experience building or improving accounting processes in environments that were still taking shape
- Exposure to schools, athletics programs, nonprofits, or other mission-driven organizations
- Comfort working in smaller teams where roles flex and priorities evolve
- A mindset of "figure it out and make it better" rather than "wait until it's defined"
Benefits- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and disability insurance
- Professional development and training opportunities
