Financial Controller

Job Overview

At Masters Academy International, we're building an environment where students grow through academics, athletics, mentorship, and real-world experience. That kind of environment requires structure-but not the kind that slows people down or creates friction. The financial foundation you build should create clarity, trust, and momentum across the organization.

You'll own the day-to-day financial operations while shaping the systems, rhythms, and guardrails that allow a startup school to grow. This is hands-on work with real influence: building processes, creating visibility, and helping leaders make better decisions.

Success in this role looks like a team that trusts and understands the numbers and can move faster because of them.

• Own accounting operations (AP, AR, cash, general ledger)
• Maintain clean, reliable and accurate financial statements
• Oversee vendor setup, W-9s, 1099s, and support payroll + expense workflows
• Support and partner with tax and treasury related projects and filings
• Lead month-end close in a way that is disciplined and practical
• Ensure compliance and reporting requirements are met
• Design processes, controls, and workflows that fit a growing, evolving school
  -without reinventing what already works
• Spot gaps early and put simple, effective structure in place while aligning with broader systems and standards
• Navigate between what should be built locally (U.S.
  
  -specific needs) and where to leverage the parent company's infrastructure and support
• Establish financial rhythms (close, reporting, visibility) that are consistent, scalable, and connected across both organizations
• Partner with leadership to make financials usable - not just accurate
• Support budgeting and forecasting as the Academy grows

Seeking an individual who knows how to build structure without building walls and will thrive in a start-up environment. More specifically:

• Bring strong accounting experience with the ability to think beyond the transaction level
• Someone the team goes to - not because they have to, but because it's helpful
• Have a solid grasp of GAAP and financial operations
• Notice details quickly and connect them to the bigger picture
• Are comfortable being hands-on while also shaping how things should work long-term
• Can work independently and alongside a small, growing team without layers of structure
• Communicate in a way that makes financial concepts accessible and actionable
• Enjoy being in an environment with students, positive energy, and movement
• You believe in what education, sports, and mentorship can do for someone's life trajectory

• Strong knowledge base with ERP systems (i.e., Net Suite is a plus) and implementing practical workflows
• Experience building or improving accounting processes in environments that were still taking shape
• Exposure to schools, athletics programs, nonprofits, or other mission-driven organizations
• Comfort working in smaller teams where roles flex and priorities evolve

• A mindset of "figure it out and make it better" rather than "wait until it's defined"

• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO), holidays, and disability insurance.
• Professional development and training opportunities.