Controller

Campus

. Lead Campus’s accounting function and manage and develop the accounting team.

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeNew York City • New York • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $230,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in US GAAP financial reporting, accounting for deferred revenue, and managing financial close processes. Proven ability to lead accounting teams, implement ERP systems, and ensure compliance in regulated environments.

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CPAUS GAAP ExpertiseFinancial Statement AuditsAccounting Team ManagementERP Implementation

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Hard Skills

Financial Close ManagementRevenue RecognitionEquity AccountingInternal Control DesignDeferred Revenue AccountingStock-Based Compensation AccountingFinancial ReportingTax FilingsRegulatory ComplianceData Integrity Management

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

QuickBooksCampfireCartaRampRippling

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA

Industry Keywords

EducationFintechLendingHealthcareInsuranceTitle IV90/10 Reporting

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead Campus’s accounting function and manage and develop the accounting team.
Own monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, targeting five business days or less for monthly close.
Deliver US GAAP financial statements and supporting schedules, including reconciliations, consolidation, intercompany activity, and variance explanations.
Own accounting for tuition, deferred revenue, scholarships and discounts, refunds, student receivables, installment and financing arrangements, and partner revenue or expense sharing.
Maintain accounting policies and technical analyses under ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
Oversee equity accounting and reconciliation to Carta, including options, grants, exercises, and stock-based compensation.
Partner with FP&A on actuals, forecasts, program and funding-source reporting, and Board, investor, lender, and diligence materials.
Lead annual financial statement audits and manage auditor relationships.
Design and document controls over cash, restricted funds, revenue, disbursements, payroll, journal entries, and system access.
Partner with Financial Aid, Student Finance, Legal, and Compliance on Title IV and education-related reviews.
Support financial responsibility and composite score calculations, 90/10 reporting, lender covenant reporting, and regulatory financial submissions.
Coordinate tax and statutory filings with external advisors.
Help lead the QuickBooks-to-Campfire migration, including chart of accounts, data conversion, validation, integrations, testing, and cutover controls.
Own accounting data integrity across Campfire, Carta, Ramp, Rippling, billing and payment tools, and student systems.
Establish responsibilities, documentation, and scalable processes as Campus grows.

Requirements

What you’ll need

CPA and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
12 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in high-growth, venture-backed environments and experience managing and developing accounting teams.
Expert knowledge of US GAAP, including complex revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and lease accounting under ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
Demonstrated ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial statement audits, and internal control design and documentation.
Hands-on experience implementing or substantially improving an ERP, managing accounting data integrity, and accounting for deferred revenue, financing or installment arrangements, and partner economics.
Big 4 or top-tier national accounting firm background, or experience at a late Series B, Series C, or later-stage company.
Experience in education, fintech, lending, healthcare, insurance, or another regulated environment; familiarity with Title IV, financial responsibility, or 90/10 reporting is a plus.
Campfire implementation or optimization experience; familiarity with Carta, Ramp, Rippling, and multi-entity, multi-state, or multi-currency accounting.
Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity grant
Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) match
Fertility benefits via Carrot
Flexible working hours
Hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
Flexible Time Away
Paid holidays
In-office lunches
Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life