VP of FinanceController

Full-time

VP of Finance/Controller

Location:

Hybrid (4 days in person 1 day remote per week)

Salary Range: $175000 - $225000 per year based on experience and qualifications.

New York Preschool & Kids Club is an early childhood education and enrichment platform serving modern New York families through our combination of enrichment programs and preschool education. With multiple schools across NYC and private‑equity backing NYPKC is building a best‑in‑class operating platform delivering on the full family experience for children and parents.

The VP of Finance/Controller will be responsible for day‑to‑day accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls and process improvement while partnering closely with the CEO, Head of People and our PE sponsor to support disciplined growth.

• Fully own the finance department overseeing the accounting FP&A functions and cash management
• Act as a thought partner to leadership on financial discipline visibility and decision‑making to shape the long term strategy
• Engender financial rigor and discipline throughout the organization
• Manage outsourced bookkeeping resources
• Build scalable processes for a growing footprint (new openings, transitions, integrations)
• Serve as primary point of contact for Private Equity sponsor

• Own the weekly and monthly close process ensuring timely accurate financial statements
• Maintain and enforce accounting policies, controls and documentation
• Lead school‑level budgeting process
• Manage Department of Education finance relationship
• Coordinate with external partners (audit, tax, payroll providers)

• Partner with school leaders and central teams to ensure clean consistent financial inputs across locations
• Help heads of schools identify opportunities to improve financial performance and cost discipline
• Support location‑level P&Ls cost tracking and variance analysis

• Prepare weekly and monthly reporting packages for the CEO and private equity partner
• Lead budgeting, forecasting and 13‑week cash‑flow planning in partnership with CEO
• Lead ad‑hoc analysis as needed

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be all the responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

• 10 years of accounting experience with multi‑site operations
• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA is highly preferred but not required
• Controller or Assistant Controller background
• Strong GAAP knowledge
• Revenue recognition experience in a tuition or membership‑based business (deferred revenue accruals recognition over time)
• Audit experience
• Expertise in Excel / Google Sheets
• Quick Books experience is a plus

• Month‑end close is predictable, timely and trusted
• Leadership has clear visibility into cash and site‑level performance
• Frictionless accounting systems
• Revenue recognition is clean and defensible
• Finance is a credible partner to the business

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) Savings and Retirement Plan
• Tuition Assistance
• Commuter Program
• Discounted Fitness membership

Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.

The role involves standing, walking, sitting, constant movement and occasional climbing. The ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds is required. Specific sensory abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and adjustment of focus.

NY Preschool & Kids Club is committed to an inclusive and diverse community. We celebrate differences, leading with kindness and respect. We are an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on various factors.

The NY Preschool & Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation completing the application please contact.

Forecasting, Financial Services, GAAP, Accounting, IFRS, Regulatory Reporting, Financial Analysis, Financial Modeling, Budgeting, Financial Report Interpretation, Financial Management, Financial Planning

Employment Type
:
Full‑Time

Experience
: years

Vacancy
: 1

Yearly Salary
: 175000 - 225000