controller Remote
Job description
About TalkingPoints
TalkingPoints is an award-winning education technology non-profit organization with the mission to unlock the potential of low-income, underserved families to support their children’s learning by partnering with their children’s schools. We are building a one-of-a-kind product in the market, a multilingual family engagement platform that connects families and teachers using human and artificial intelligence powered, two-way translated messages and personalized supports — eliminating language, time limitations, and know-how as barriers to school/family connection.
Millions of teachers and families are using TalkingPoints in their classrooms, schools and districts across the United States. TalkingPoints works with key school district partners such as Seattle Public Schools, Boston Public Schools, Buffalo Public School, Wake County and NYC DOE. We have won awards from NYU, MIT, Google, Forbes and are backed by Google, Eric Schmidt, AT&T, Cisco, and Stanford University to name a few.
TalkingPoints is at a critical inflection point in the organization's growth. We continue to see exponential growth in both our user base and our own internal structure. It's an important time to join our team and build on our momentum and ability to support students and families during this critical time in which education equity gaps are more concerning than ever. Learn more.
Diversity: we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it!
The opportunity
We’re looking for a highly skilled and detailed-oriented Controller who will be responsible for day-to-day accounting functions involving the application of established accounting standards, principles, and practices. You will play a crucial role in maintaining internal controls and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership abilities, excellent analytical skills, and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial management. The Controller will report directly to the Head of Operations and will:
- Oversee the accounting function by setting the overall direction and collaborating with cross-functional teams and executive leadership to drive strategic initiatives.
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting in compliance with GAAP.
- Evaluate and enhance financial processes, systems, and procedures to increase efficiency and accuracy. Identify opportunities to automate routine tasks and streamline reporting processes.
- Oversee invoicing, monitoring payments, handling collections, provisioning for bad debts, and providing reporting and analysis.
- Oversee vendor management, invoice processing, cash flow management, expense control, restriction and release schedule related to TalkingPoints grant portfolio, and reporting and analysis.
- Monitor financial performance and provide regular reports to the management team, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Oversee external accounting team and ensure accurate and timely submission of payroll.
- Responsible for Treasury operations and maintaining relationships with designated bank representatives.
- Develop and implement financial strategies to optimize the company's profitability and long-term financial health.
- Conduct financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost analysis, and profitability analysis, to identify areas for improvement and support decision-making.
- Lead the annual budgeting process, working closely with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
- Prepare financial forecasts and projections to support strategic planning and resource allocation decisions.
- Monitor budget performance and provide regular updates to department heads, identifying any deviations and recommending corrective actions.
- Develop and implement internal control policies and procedures to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with financial regulations.
- Conduct periodic audits and reviews to assess the effectiveness of internal controls and identify areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with external auditors and facilitate the annual audit process.
Who you are
- You have 5+ years of relevant experience in accounting and financial management, and preferably have experience working at a SaaS company or a 501c3 nonprofit organization.
- You have a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) preferred.
- You possess strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- You have played an active or lead role to ensure a smooth and clean annual audit and have worked directly with external auditors.
- You have strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data.
- You have excellent proficiency in financial software and advanced proficiency in Quickbooks Online, Google Suite and Microsoft Excel.
- You have experience in budgeting, forecasting, Saas Metrics and financial analysis.
- You have familiarity with financial regulations and reporting requirements.
- You have exceptional attention to detail and can translate details into actionable responses.
- You have excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- You have a proven track record of scaling and leading accounting teams in order to build strong financial infrastructure.
Nice to haves:
- Experience with U.S.-based K-12 education systems
- Experience in or empathy with communities we serve (e.g., underserved populations, education, immigration, bilingual and/or multicultural environments)
- Add anything else if relevant
Overall fit with our org culture - we look for team members who are
- User and mission-oriented: we are devoted to our mission with empathy towards the communities we serve.
- All-in together: we go above and beyond the job description, working together as a team.
- Agile & action-oriented: we get things done, knowing that our progress is urgent to our communities.
- Always Learning: we are always learning, with a growth mindset, to reach our full potential.
- Boldly Courageous: we take risks in order to achieve big things.
- Resourceful: We are creative, solution-oriented, and scrappy.
What we offer
- An incredible opportunity to build a mission-driven, rapidly growing startup tech nonprofit
- Competitive salary, full coverage health insurance, benefits, and unlimited time off
- 401K match
- Flexibility to work remotely
- Fun, smart, dynamic, and motivated team
How to apply
Please submit your resume, a brief paragraph describing your interest, and a link to your LinkedIn profile
