Finance Controller

The Learning Experience Fort Worth, TX

Finance Controller

Fort Worth, TX
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free uniforms

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Training & development

    Vision insurance

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Tuition assistance

    The Controller leads the integrity, consistency, and execution of the monthly accounting close process across NVK & CSI, a multi-entity organization. The Controller strengthens close discipline, improves balance sheet accuracy, enhances audit readiness, and operates effectively in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.

    Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

    Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Masters degree in Finance preferred

    5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity environments

    Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred

    Public accounting background preferred

    Experience working with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred

    Multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based business experience is a plus

    Skills Requirements

    Netsuite

    Strong accrual accounting and month-end close expertise

    Working knowledge of US GAAP, audits, and financial controls

    Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills

    Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and AI-based tools to improve efficiency

    Key Responsibilities

    Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

    Own and manage the monthly close calendar to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting

    Oversee execution of the month-end close checklist and ensure processes are followed consistently

    Coordinate with accounting support teams to resolve close issues prior to financial finalization

    Ensure proper cutoff and accrual accounting for payroll, subsidies, CACFP, rent, insurance, and recurring operating expenses

    Accrual Accounting & Journal Entry Oversight

    Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries

    Ensure entries are accurate, properly classified, and fully supported

    Maintain consistency in accrual methodology and accounting treatment month over month

    Document assumptions and maintain organized support schedules

    Variance Analysis & Financial Review

    Prepare and analyze monthly financial variances

    Identify operational drivers, accounting issues, and one-time items impacting performance

    Partner closely with the CFO to provide concise, actionable financial insights for leadership and ownership groups

    Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations

    Prepare and/or review reconciliations

    Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported with documentation

    Proactively identify and escalate accounting risks or discrepancies

    Audit Readiness & Controls

    Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year

    Ensure adequate support exists for revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and significant transactions

    Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors

    Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls

    NetSuite & Process Improvement

    Utilize NetSuite as the primary system of record

    Review account mappings, reporting structure, and chart of accounts consistency

    Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability

    Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce manual work, CFO dependency, and post-close corrections

    Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment in alignment with NVK's Core Values: Genuine Integrity, Respect and Responsibility, Own Excellence and Win as a Team

    This is a remote position.

    This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.