Controller, SchooLinks
$140-165k
OTE
$130-150k
BASE
Career planning platform
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Career planning platform
1001+ employees
Be an early applicant
$140-165k
OTE
$130-150k
BASE
1001+ employees
Company mission
To transform school districts into talent pipelines.
Role
Who you are
- We are seeking a Controller who is a proven leader with a track record of building and scaling accounting operations at PE and/or venture-backed SaaS companies
- Hands-on – not afraid to roll up sleeves and execute, whether it's reconciling accounts, preparing board materials, or debugging a reporting issue. We need someone who leads from the front and models an all-hands-on-deck culture
- Technical – deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS accounting. Comfortable diving into the details of ERP systems, financial tools, and automation opportunities
- Proactive – actively identifies issues before they become problems, seeks process improvements, and drives initiatives without waiting for direction
- Accountable – takes ownership of outcomes, meets deadlines consistently, and fosters a culture of accountability within the team
- Fast-paced – comfortable working in a dynamic startup environment where priorities shift and speed matters. Can make decisions and execute on timelines measured in days and weeks, not months
- Data-driven & operationally minded – approaches problems analytically, leverages data to inform decisions, and continuously looks for ways to improve processes and efficiency
- A collaborative partner – works effectively across departments, communicates clearly with non-finance stakeholders, and builds strong relationships throughout the organization
- Growth-oriented – excited by the opportunity to grow with the company, take on increasing responsibility, and potentially step into a VP Finance or CFO role over time
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Experience at a venture-backed SaaS company (Series A through C preferred)
- CPA required; Big 4 or national firm experience strongly preferred
- Deep expertise in GAAP, ASC 606 revenue recognition, and SaaS subscription business models
- Experience managing external audits and implementing internal controls
- Proficiency with accounting and related systems (NetSuite, SalesForce, Ramp) and Excel
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to non-finance audiences
- Proven ability to build, lead, and develop high-performing teams
- Track record of process improvement and systems implementation
What the job involves
- This role will own the accounting function and serve as a key partner to the CFO and executive team in driving financial excellence and operational efficiency
- Reporting directly to the CFO, the Controller will manage the accounting team and be responsible for all aspects of the company's financial operations, reporting, and compliance
- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
- Direct and scale the accounting function, including recruiting, performance management, coaching, and succession planning to ensure depth and continuity within the team
- Manage day-to-day accounting operations including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger
- Ensure compliance with ASC 606 revenue recognition standards and other relevant accounting guidance
- Prepare GAAP-compliant financial statements and management reports
- Lead the annual audit process and manage relationships with external auditors
- Build, implement, and maintain internal controls
- Manage cash flow forecasting, banking relationships, and treasury functions
- Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Oversee tax compliance, including federal, state, and local filings
- Lead and develop the accounting team, establishing best practices and professional development opportunities
- Evaluate and implement accounting systems and tools to improve efficiency and scalability
Our take
SchooLinks provides a framework to help students figure out what careers might suit them - and how to get there - through a multitude of features from personality tests to financial aid calculators.
Founded in 2014, the company has grown its market position with an increasing number of customers, and continued to develop and improve both its features and integrations. For example, a partnership with Common App has enabled students using SchoolLinks to directly apply to over 900 higher education institutions with ease.
SchooLink's most notable competitor is Naviance, another company supplying college and career readiness tools, which has also seen significant progress in the market. That said, SchooLink's strong history of growth coupled with having substantial funding at its back should allow it to solidify its own place and capture further success moving forward.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
273% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 4 rounds)
Oct 2024
$80m
SERIES B
Mar 2021
$8.3m
SERIES A
Total funding: $90.6m
Company benefits
- Fully covered healthcare that includes vision, dental, and other perks, with partial dependent coverage
- Company sponsored 401k and up to 1% matching contributions
- (If you're on site in Austin) snacks and catered lunch at least once a week
- Asynchronous, results-first work culture
- 3+ Weeks PTO and 8 national holidays off
Company HQ
Govalle, Austin, TX
Leadership
Katie Fang
(CEO & Founder)Founded SchoolLinks soon after attaining a Bachelor of Commerce Degree in Finance at the University of British Columbia.
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