OVERVIEW – ABOUT THINKCERCA

ThinkCERCA is an education technology platform company designed to deliver comprehensive, standards-aligned curriculum for teachers and students. The company serves school districts nationwide. We're on a mission to make these results a reality for all students across the country and we are a leader in AI for education and literacy growth.

We’re looking for someone who is passionate about education and is interested in joining a fast-paced startup as a finance leader to drive our company to the next level. A CPA is required. Experience in a SaaS company is required.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set the strategic direction for the implementation, improvement, and maintenance of the accounting systems and processes to scale with business growth
• Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
• Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls
• Manage accounting functions, including daily accounting operations, payroll, tax, financial close and reporting, invoicing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, expense management, revenue recognition, and general ledger
• Produce monthly financial statements, management reports, and budget performance reports
• Prepare internal and external financial reporting for management team reviews, board meetings, and investor presentations
• Lead local, state, and federal government tax and business filings and requirements
• Lead and serve as the key relationship manager for external financial reviews or auditors
• Provide support on special requests and ad-hoc projects as necessary
• Build relationships with leaders and operators across departments to QC data and develop improvements to the system

Required Knowledge & Expertise

• At least 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting roles in both public accounting and early stagestartup environments
• 2+ years experience as lead controller for SaaS business with $5 million+ in revenues
• Strong understanding of SaaS accounting and metrics
• Recent experience working at a company with rapid and large-scale growth
• Deep familiarity with US GAAP requirements for tech/software companies (e.g. rev rec)
• Certified Public Accountant
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; strong experience with Excel

Skills

• Ability to handle multiple and sometimes competing priorities; comfortable with multiple daily responsibilities; and managing change where required
• Ability to think deeply and qualitatively about business problems, breaking down issues and presenting solutions
• Data-driven and analytical. Innate problem solver. Proactive in finding problems AND arriving at a variety of creative solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group, of executives, managers, and subject matter experts.
• Work independently with users to define concepts and under the direction of internal stakeholders
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively with remote team
• Impeccable integrity and ethical standards