Discovery Education UK · 1 day ago
Corporate Controller
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$168K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expDiscovery Education is a leading organization focused on transforming teaching and learning through innovative partnerships. They are seeking a Corporate Controller to lead their global accounting function, overseeing accounting operations, external financial reporting, compliance, and internal controls while partnering with various departments to align accounting with business objectives.
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Responsibilities
Lead a global accounting organization; set goals, role clarity, development paths, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
Build succession pipelines; coach managers and elevate technical mastery in SaaS accounting
Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close for multientity/multicurrency operations; drive cycletime improvements and quality
Oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost of revenue & product/hardgoods accounting, AP/AR, fixed assets, and equity accounting
Lead royalty accounting processes and controls
Ensure US GAAP compliance and robust accounting policies; deliver accurate external reporting packages and executive dashboards
Serve as the primary liaison for external audits; prepare, respond, and remediate findings
Own the ERP roadmap (Sage Intacct) and reporting architecture; design and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; automate and standardize key processes
Lead financial reporting buildout/structuring efforts within the ERP and connected tools
Partner cross-functionally (FP&A, Treasury, Product, GTM, Ops, Tech) to align accounting insights with strategic decisions and growth initiatives
Support M&A diligence and postclose integration of accounting policies, systems, and controls
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (i.e., public accounting)
Active CPA (U.S.)
10+ years of progressive accounting or corporate finance experience, including leadership of managers
Experience across global legal entities (multi-entity/multi-currency)
ERP expertise with ability to own Sage Intacct roadmap and reporting architecture
Demonstrated ownership of close processes, accounting policies, SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audit interface
SaaS experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
Royalty accounting experience (media/education licensing)
Experience in scaled SaaS environments ($200M+ revenue) or business units within larger enterprises ($500M+)
Familiarity with dynamic, project-based work environments
Leadership and team development (manager-of-managers scope)
Strategic financial planning and execution
Advanced analytical and decision-making capability
Clear and effective communication across executive and cross-functional teams
Legal right to work in the United States
Preferred
MBA preferred
Benefits
Career Development Ownership - Be the driver of your success!
Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
Uncapped career growth
Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
Take PTO without the vacation guilt
Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
Company
Discovery Education UK
Discovery Education offers a range of services and opportunities for schools to meet the needs of students in the digital age.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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