ROLE: Controller
Team: Finance & Accounting Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: Accounting Manager; Staff Accountant Location: Remote* Compensation: $145,000 - $165,000 base salary* *Please see Fine Print section below
About Archer Archer Review is a private equity-backed education technology company supporting medical and nursing students in their professional journeys. Our mission is to equip health care learners, educators and leaders with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to succeed.
Archer Review has been recognized for four consecutive years by Inc. 5000 and for two years by Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States. The company also ranks No. 5 on the 2024 Financial Times list and No. 3 on the Inc. Southwest Regionals list for high growth companies.
We are a team of clinicians, educators, technologists, creatives and operators who truly believe that the work we do has a strong impact on making the world a better place.
About the role Archer Review is looking for a Controller to lead our accounting operations and keep our financial reporting accurate, timely and well controlled. You will own the month-end close, audit, tax compliance and internal controls, and oversee accounts payable, T&E, payroll, billing and accounts receivable across your team of direct reports. This is a hands-on, remote leadership role. It suits a technically strong accountant who builds scalable processes and develops people.
What you'll do
- Own the month-end close: review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries and the close package, and deliver accurate GAAP financial statements on a defined close calendar.
- Lead the annual financial statement audit, including audit planning, coordinating requested support (PBC) items and managing the auditor relationship.
- Manage tax compliance with our outside advisors (RSM), including income tax filings, sales and use tax, multi-state apportionment, voluntary disclosure agreement (VDA) tracking and other filings.
- Design, document and maintain internal controls, including the approval matrix, segregation of duties, vendor master change reviews and payment release controls.
- Review customer contracts and oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606), deferred revenue, and allowance and bad debt reserves.
- Oversee AP, T&E, payroll, billing and collections. Serve as Ramp administrator and provide final review of payroll in Rippling.
- Prepare quarterly reporting letters and confidential accruals such as executive bonuses, and review sales compensation plans independently.
- Lead accounting integration for acquisitions, including systems, policies and bringing acquired entities into the close.
- Lead and develop the accounting team, and keep the responsibility matrix current with documented primary and backup coverage.
- Drive process automation and system improvements across NetSuite/Rillet, Ramp, Rippling and the HubSpot billing integration.
What we need from you
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting. Active CPA license preferred.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 3-5+ years as a Controller or Assistant Controller. Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience a plus.
- Expert knowledge of US GAAP, including ASC 606 revenue recognition for subscription or digital products and deferred revenue.
- Proven track record of running a fast, accurate monthly close and leading clean external audits.
- Experience with multi-state sales and use tax, payroll tax and income tax compliance, working with outside tax advisors.
- Strong understanding of internal controls and segregation of duties. Experience with private equity-backed or audit-ready (SOX-style) environments preferred.
- Hands-on experience with a cloud ERP, spend management, HRIS and payroll and CRM-to-billing integrations, plus advanced Excel skills.
- Experience leading and developing remote accounting teams, with strong communication skills and a customer-service approach to working with other departments.
- M&A integration experience a plus.
What success looks like
- Timely and accurate reporting: monthly financial statements are delivered on the close calendar with no material post-close adjustments, and annual audits are clean.
- Deadlines met 100% of the time across the close, payroll, tax filings, 1099s, and audit deliverables.
- Strong partnerships with Sales, People Operations, Marketing, and Operations, built on clear processes for approvals, billing, contracts, and spend.
- Strong team development: a trained, cross-trained accounting team with documented procedures and primary and backup coverage for every responsibility.
Our benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families
- Flexible & encouraged PTO
- Company HSA contribution for eligible plans
- Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
- 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%)
What to expect from our hiring process
- Application review: A human reviews every application that meets our location criteria.
- Initial Conversation: Logistics and light background overview with People Operations.
- Hiring manager interview: Learn about our company, discuss the role, and review your experience.
- Team interview: Meet some of your peers and/or direct reports and learn how the team works together.
- Leadership interview: Meet with a cross-functional leader, or our VP of People, for a final conversation.
- Offer: Congrats - you made it! We'll call to give you the news and go over the details.
The fine print (PLEASE READ!)
- *Geographical requirements: At this time, we are not able to consider candidates who will work remotely in, or be based out of, Alaska, California, Hawaii, New York, Washington DC, or Washington state. Additionally, we are unable to consider candidates who are located outside of the United States, and/or candidates who require Visa sponsorship.
- *Pay decisions: Compensation is typically targeted near the midpoint of the posted salary range, with individual offers determined by experience, qualifications, role requirements, and business needs. The Archer team will align with candidates on salary requests in our first conversations, in order to ensure we have mutual transparency.
- Remote first: All interviews are virtual Zoom meetings, and require strong internet with cameras on. If you need reasonable accommodations for interviews, please reach out to hiring@archerreview.com.
- Our 'No Ghosting' commitment: We’ll keep you updated and ensure all candidates receive timely communication, regardless of the news.
Archer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe great ideas come from everywhere, and we are committed to building a team that reflects a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, experiences and skills. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status.
Please note that as part of our standard hiring process, the company conducts background checks with the candidate’s consent, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. For roles based in or performed in Austin, Texas, background checks are initiated only after a conditional offer has been made, in accordance with the City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.