Controller - Hyrbid - must live near Tempe, AZ

Company Description

As a leading healthcare education organization, Unitek Learning’s family of schools helps thousands of students launch and accelerate their careers every year. As a rapidly growing and highly successful company, Unitek is also a great place to pursue a rewarding and challenging career. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits, unlimited growth potential, and a collegiate work environment.

Job Description

We are looking for a Controller to join our team. This position is hybrid and you will be required to go in Tempe office 2 days a week. Candidates must have CPA! This is unique opportunity to join a dynamic company with a multi-faceted growth strategy, manage a team of experienced and driven professionals, and join a people-first culture!

The Controller is responsible for managing all activities of the accounting department to ensure accurate and timely financial statement reporting.  Directs and manages company fiscal records in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).  Knowledge of department of education requirements in the for-profit education industry to ensure compliance.  Develop and maintain internal controls and SOPs 

• Provides leadership and support
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Aligns financial policies and procedures with company objectives
• Responsible for annual financial audit
• Ensure timely and accurate month-end close  
• Establishes financial reporting controls
• Recommends and develops policies, procedures and systems, in conjunction with other departments to meet company objectives.
• Management of all treasury and cash management functions and reconciliations
• Directs all aspects of accounting operations, overseeing all transactions related to general ledger, receivables, payables, payroll, collections, bad debt reserve, AR write-off and financial reporting.
• Oversee revenue recognition process and accurate revenue recognition
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, including general ledger and financial reporting.
• Ensure federal and state tax compliance in collaboration with tax accountants
• Responsible for accurate and timely completion of required tax schedules for tax preparation.
• Ensure payroll tax compliance and timely filing.
• Coordinating, preparing, and reviewing monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Supervise, train and educate staff on proper execution of accounting policies and procedures in compliance with established organizational controls and US GAAP reporting requirements.
• Responsible for accounting system implementation
• Supports tuition billing and related implementation of policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 5 years of management experience
• 8 years of accounting experience  
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Excellent customer service, oral and written communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a team
• Efficiency in MS Office
• Strong MS excel skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and execute multiple priorities.
• Works with a sense of urgency and responsiveness
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to multi-task in dynamic and changing environment
• Ability to identify and manage priorities

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year.  Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holidays
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program