Controller

The posting, as Campus wrote it

About Campus

Campus https://campus.edu/ is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed, but outcomes haven’t. Traditional college hasn’t kept up with the aspirations of today’s students—and they can’t afford to wait.

At Campus, we’ve built a two-year, accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton, Stanford, and Howard, in live, online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skills—ready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies of 2024 https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4289374-1&h=905796532&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4174213-1%26h%3D410953500%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.fastcompany.com%252F91036638%252Fcampus-most-innovative-companies-2024%26a%3DMost%2BInnovative%2BCompanies%2Bof%2B2024&a=Most+Innovative+Companies+of+2024.

We’re backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education, including General Catalyst, Founders Fund, Bloomberg Beta, 8VC, Rethink Education, Sam Altman, Jason Citron, Shaquille O’Neal, and others.

The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up, and we’re leading the way - come join us!

About the team

The Finance & Accounting team safeguards Campus’s financial accuracy and integrity as the company grows. We partner across the business to deliver reliable reporting, manage the complexity of tuition and student financing, and build controls and systems that support a regulated education institution. We value accountability, collaboration, and a deep sense of responsibility to the students we serve.

About the role

Campus is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead its accounting function, manage and develop the accounting team, and own close, financial reporting, audits, controls, and accounting systems. Reporting directly to the CFO, you will turn growing transaction volume and complex student-finance activity into accurate, timely financials that leadership, the Board, investors, and regulators can trust.

Your immediate priorities are to improve on a reliable, five-business-day monthly close, help lead the transition from QuickBooks to Campfire, and build the team, documentation, and systems needed to support continued growth. You will combine strong technical accounting judgment with the willingness to investigate discrepancies, improve workflows, and resolve issues directly.

Key Responsibilities

Financial close and reporting

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close, with a target of five business days or less for monthly close; establish a close calendar, c

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• 12 or more years of progressive accounting experience, including at least five years in high-growth, venture-backed environments and experience managing and developing accounting teams.
• Expert knowledge of US GAAP, including complex revenue recognition, stock-based compensation, and lease accounting under ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
• Demonstrated ownership of monthly, quarterly, and annual close, financial statement audits, and internal control design and documentation.
• Hands-on experience implementing or substantially improving an ERP, managing accounting data integrity, and accounting for deferred revenue, financing or installment arrangements, and partner economics.

Preferred

• Big 4 or top-tier national accounting firm background, or experience at a late Series B, Series C, or later-stage company.
• Experience in education, fintech, lending, healthcare, insurance, or another regulated environment; familiarity with Title IV, financial responsibility, or 90/10 reporting is a plus.
• Campfire implementation or optimization experience; familiarity with Carta, Ramp, Rippling, and multi-entity, multi-state, or multi-currency accounting.

What you’ll get

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($200,000 - $230,000) + equity grant
• Medical Insurance + Vision Insurance
• 401(k) match
• Fertility benefits via Carrot
• Flexible working hours & a hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)
• Flexible Time Away + paid holidays
• In-office lunches
• Social events - happy hours, birthday celebrations, holiday parties, & more!
• Opportunity to make an impact – you’ll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where we’re located: New York City

At this time, we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.