Controller, NoRedInk
$175-200k
+ Equity
E-learning platform for 4-12 grade writing
Job no longer available
E-learning platform for 4-12 grade writing
101-200 employees
Job no longer available
$175-200k
+ Equity
101-200 employees
Company mission
NoRedInk's mission is to build stronger writers through interest-based curriculum, adaptive exercises, and actionable data.
Role
Who you are
- This role is ideal for a hands-on leader who thrives in a dynamic environment and is eager to build scalable financial systems
- If you are a results-driven accounting professional looking to make a significant impact in a growing SaaS business, we’d love to hear from you!
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent preferred
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership roles in SaaS or technology companies
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
- Experience with SaaS revenue recognition (ASC 606) and subscription-based business models
- Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, or similar ERP systems)
- Proven ability to implement process improvements and scalable accounting practices
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and leadership skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work cross-functionally
- Experience managing audits and tax compliance processes
What the job involves
- We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead the accounting function for our mission-driven, edtech, SaaS company
- As a key member of the finance leadership team, the Controller will oversee all aspects of financial reporting, accounting operations, and compliance, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in our financial processes
- Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, treasury, and tax
- Prepare and analyze financial statements in compliance with GAAP
- Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Develop and implement internal controls and accounting policies to ensure compliance and efficiency
- Manage tax compliance and regulatory reporting
- Support financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting
- Optimize accounting systems and processes for scalability
- Supervise and mentor the accounting team
- Collaborate with external auditors, tax advisors, and banking partners as needed
Our take
Edtech company NoRedInk is on a mission to help students in grades 4-12 become better writers. The foundational issue the company addresses is that graded papers don’t offer meaningful feedback on how students can improve the quality of their writing and the basic problem they face is how to quantify and teach according to these unwritten rules.
The solution they’ve come up with is a platform that provides targeted, adaptive practice exercises built around engaging content that yields actionable data for educators to monitor a student’s progress. It might seem that this puts them in competition with the AI-based correction app Unicorn Grammarly, but this would be missing the point. The idea is to provide an interactive learning and teaching resource, not simply correct mistakes once made.
It’s won the platform impressive funding in recent years, boosted no doubt by surging VC interest in the edtech sector that’s seen investment in it rise to over $16B globally. With half of US school districts already using the platform, NoRedInk looks set to establish a leading position going forwards.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
-2% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 3 rounds)
Aug 2021
$50m
SERIES B
Feb 2015
$6m
SERIES A
Total funding: $58m
Company benefits
- Equity package in a high-growth, well-funded startup with massive traction
- A remote-first culture that allows for flexible hours (We were big on remote before COVID!)
- A relaxed and flexible PTO policy and paid parental leave
- LinkedIn Learning subscription with unlimited access to thousands of expert-led online courses
- Team retreats and events to connect with fun, talented coworkers
- Consistent modeling of our company’s core values
- The ability to help millions of students and teachers and address a critical societal need
- Excellent health, vision, and dental benefits (U.S. Only)
- 401(k) (U.S. Only)
Company HQ
Yerba Buena, San Francisco, CA
Leadership
Jeff Scheur
(CEO)He spent 8 years as a high school English teacher before founding NoRedInk.
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