Finance Controller Job Austin Texas USA,Accounting

Benefits:

Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
401(k)
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Tuition assistance

The Controller leads the integrity, consistency, and execution of the monthly accounting close process across NVK & CSI, a multi-entity Child Care Center organization. The Controller strengthens close discipline, improves balance sheet accuracy, enhances audit readiness, and operates effectively in a fast-moving, operationally focused environment.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; MBA or Masters degree in Finance preferred
5–7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in multi-entity environments
Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting Manager experience strongly preferred
Public accounting background preferred
Experience working with remote leadership teams and offshore accounting support preferred
Multi-location, franchise, childcare, healthcare, hospitality, or service-based business experience is a plus

Skills Requirements

Netsuite
Strong accrual accounting and month-end close expertise
Working knowledge of US GAAP, audits, and financial controls
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Comfortable leveraging technology, automation, and AI-based tools to improve efficiency

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting
- Own and manage the monthly close calendar to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
- Oversee execution of the month-end close checklist and ensure processes are followed consistently
- Coordinate with accounting support teams to resolve close issues prior to financial finalization
- Ensure proper cutoff and accrual accounting for payroll, subsidies, CACFP, rent, insurance, and recurring operating expenses
Accrual Accounting & Journal Entry Oversight
- Prepare, review, and approve monthly accruals and journal entries
- Ensure entries are accurate, properly classified, and fully supported
- Maintain consistency in accrual methodology and accounting treatment month over month
- Document assumptions and maintain organized support schedules
Variance Analysis & Financial Review
- Prepare and analyze monthly financial variances
- Identify operational drivers, accounting issues, and one-time items impacting performance
- Partner closely with the CFO to provide concise, actionable financial insights for leadership and ownership groups
Balance Sheet Integrity & Reconciliations
- Prepare and/or review reconciliations
- Ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly and supported with documentation
- Proactively identify and elevate accounting risks or discrepancies
Audit Readiness & Controls
- Maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year
- Ensure adequate support exists for revenue recognition, payroll, accruals, and significant transactions
- Serve as a primary accounting contact for external auditors and tax advisors
- Assist in developing and documenting accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
Net Suite & Process Improvement
- Utilize Net Suite as the primary system of record
- Review account mappings, reporting structure, and chart of accounts consistency
- Identify opportunities to improve close efficiency, reporting accuracy, and scalability
- Recommend and implement process improvements that reduce manual work, CFO dependency, and post-close corrections
Foster a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment in alignment with NVK's Core Values:
Genuine Integrity, Respect and Responsibility, Own Excellence and Win as a Team

This is a remote position.