About this role
The Controller at Primer is responsible for leading the accounting function and ensuring robust financial management as the company builds a new school system. This hands-on role requires deep GAAP expertise and mastery of NetSuite, overseeing period-end financial closes, improving accounting procedures, and providing mentorship to the accounting team. The Controller will also collaborate with finance and operations to ensure scalability and manage internal financial controls, audits, and intercompany funding in a fast-paced, mission-driven startup environment.
Required Skills
- Controller
- Accounting Leadership
- GAAP Expertise
- NetSuite Mastery
- Financial Reporting
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Audit Management
- Team Mentorship
- Treasury Administration
- Internal Controls
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Qualifications
- Active CPA license
- At least 10 years of experience in financial accounting
- Deep experience with NetSuite
- Comprehensive, technical knowledge of GAAP accounting
- Experience with intercompany accounting and consolidations
About Primer
primer.comPrimer is an innovative network of K-8 Microschools designed to transform education through personalized learning and community involvement. With locations in Florida, Arizona, Texas, and Alabama, Primer empowers students to learn at their own pace, pursue their interests, and cultivate a sense of independence. The school focuses on essential skills such as literacy and mathematics while encouraging creativity and ambition through engaging projects. Primer is dedicated to making quality education accessible to all families, providing a supportive environment that values parental involvement and communication.