Corporate Controller (Remote)

United States

What We Do

At GoGuardian, we’re helping build a future where all learners are ready and inspired to solve the world’s greatest challenges. Our award-winning system of learning solutions is purpose-built for K-12 and trusted by school leaders to promote effective teaching and equitable engagement while helping empower educators to keep students safe. 

What It’s Like to Work at GoGuardian

We are a fast-growing learning company that thrives on making bold moves and setting high standards. Working with us means joining a (mostly!) remote team of diverse, passionate, mission-driven employees who are inspired by our vision, dedicated to our customers, and comfortable with rapid change. We balance our rocketship pace with a work culture that offers unbridled support, allyship, and inclusivity…to say nothing of fun! Join our Neurodiversity ERG, attend an online magic show (and bring your kids), head to a DEI Community of Practice session, share a pet photo with other dog lovers, or relax in an online meditation class. Our culture has earned us accolades! We have been named one of Built In's 2022 Best Places to Work™ and are certified as a Great Place to Work®.

The Role

GoGuardian is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the Company’s accounting team. The Controller will be a

key member of the Finance leadership team as we undergo an organizational transformation to more closely 

align Finance with the strategic imperatives of the Company. This is an opportunity to help scale and further 

mature the processes of a growing business. A prime candidate has a proven track record of being a builder of 

organizations / processes and being a strategic business partner in a fast paced growth environment.

What You'll Do

• Oversee core Controllership duties including accounting, treasury, payroll, A/R, A/P and tax
• Drive the month-end close process, seeking continuous improvement in accuracy, speed and rigor
• Lead preparation of timely and accurate financial reporting that enables the business to make optimal 
• decisions
• Oversee audit processes and proactively communicate with auditors on accounting for complex 
• transactions
• Upgrade and monitor internal controls, audit compliance and financial procedures
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal tax laws
• Implement best practices as it relates to systems, processes, and procedures focused on data accuracy 
• and timeliness
• Be a business partner to all functions on accounting-related matters as the business continues to grow 
• and scale
• Develop and maintain relationships with key financial partners, including banks, investors, and auditors
• Hire, manage and coach a performance-oriented accounting organization

Who You Are

• 12+ years of progressive Accounting experience, ideally including a mix of public accounting and SaaS
• company experience. Big Four or national accounting firm audit experience preferred
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration or a related field; Master’s degree in
• Accounting is a plus
• Certified Public Accountant or Certified Management Accountant designation
• Proven working experience as a Controller or an Assistant Controller in a software business
• Prior experience in a private equity owned business is a plus
• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to build and mentor high-performing teams
• Superior verbal and written communications skills with technical and non-technical audiences
• Experience evolving processes, controls and systems to support a growth stage company
• Experience managing relationships with external auditors
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and managed multiple stakeholders on high-visibility projects
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment for a rapidly growing business

What attitudes and mindsets will enable you to be successful in this role?

• You have a process orientation that can help scale the Company’s financial systems and accounting
• policies and processes as we continue to grow
• You abhor the “green nightshade” accountant stereotype; while you speak in debits and credits, it’s equally important for you to understand the drivers of the business. You look to make a strategic and operational impact
• You are a high-level thinker but are also able and like rolling up your sleeves and getting things doneYou identify opportunities for cross-functional projects and emphatically step in to lead them
• You are a builder. You revel in having a direct impact on how a company operates
• You believe that finance’s role is to help drive and facilitate business decision-making
• You value diverse perspectives and backgrounds

What We Offer 

• Competitive pay, complete health insurance, 401(k) matching, bonuses, and an employee stock option plan.
• Flexible time off, 13 paid holidays, paid parental leave, wellness days, and a paid year-end holiday break.
• A robust catalog of benefits that support your professional growth and personal wellbeing: learning funds, lifestyle funds, online yoga & meditation classes, fertility & adoption reimbursement, giving funds with company match, and more…

Plus the intangible:

• A varied and challenging role in a global and highly innovative high-growth company.
• Supportive, driven colleagues who have your back and share your passion.

The typical base salary range for this position is $157,000 - $235,000 plus variable pay per year. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire base pay for this position and your pay will be determined by a variety of factors, including your primary work location, skills, qualifications and experience. Additional benefits information is listed on our careers page.

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