Campus · 16 hours ago
Controller
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$180K/yr - $230K/yr
12+ years expCampus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can and should be. They are seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and readiness as the company scales beyond Series C.
EdTechEducationHigher Education
No H1B
Responsibilities
Own and lead a disciplined monthly, quarterly, and annual close process (target 5-8 business days)
Ensure accurate accounting and reporting across: Tuition revenue and deferred revenue, Student financing and alternative payment structures, Resource sharing and partner arrangements
Maintain compliance with US GAAP, including ASC 606, ASC 718, and ASC 842
Serve as primary owner of: Annual financial statement audits, Accounting policies, documentation, and internal controls
Partner with the Compliance team on: Regulatory examinations and financial reporting requirements, Accounting implications of licensing and education finance regulations
Proactively identify and remediate accounting, audit, or compliance risks
Own and continuously improve accounting systems and data integrity, including: ERP (NetSuite or equivalent), Equity administration (i.e., Carta), AP, payroll, and expense management tools (i.e., Rippling, Ramp)
Design scalable processes that balance speed, accuracy, and control
Lead system implementations and optimizations as Campus grows
Build, manage, and develop a high-performing accounting team over time
Establish clear expectations, strong documentation standards, and consistent processes
Develop bench strength and organizational readiness
Qualification
Required
CPA required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
12-15 years of progressive accounting experience
5+ years in high-growth, venture-backed environments
Strong expertise in US GAAP and complex revenue recognition
Proven ownership of audits, close processes, and accounting systems
Experience managing and developing accounting teams
Preferred
Big 4 or top-tier national accounting firm background
Experience in regulated or quasi-regulated industries (education, fintech, lending, healthcare, insurance, or similar)
Prior experience at a late Series B or Series C company
NetSuite implementation or optimization experience
Benefits
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!
Company
Campus
Campus is an online college offering accredited degrees with live classes taught by a network of the world's top professors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$101.6MKey Investors
General CatalystFounders Fund
2025-03-20Series B· $46M
2024-04-23Series A· $23M
2023-05-01Series A· $29M
Leadership Team
Jerome Pesenti
CTO
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