Corporate Controller

Discovery Education Talent TeamCharlotte, NC
10d$168,200 - $185,000Hybrid

About The Position

We’re seeking an accomplished Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting function. In this role, you will own the company’s accounting operations, external financial reporting, and internal control environment. You will guide managers and senior individual contributors to deliver an accurate, timely, and compliant close; scale processes across multi-entity, multi-currency operations; and partner with FP&A, Treasury, Product, GTM, Operations, and Technology to align accounting with business objectives and growth. You will set standards and policies and define the ERP and reporting roadmap to drive automation, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (i.e., public accounting), MBA preferred.
  • Active CPA (U.S.).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or corporate finance experience, including leadership of managers.
  • Experience across global legal entities (multi-entity/multi-currency).
  • ERP expertise with ability to own Sage Intacct roadmap and reporting architecture.
  • Demonstrated ownership of close processes, accounting policies, SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audit interface.
  • SaaS experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
  • Royalty accounting experience (media/education licensing).
  • Experience in scaled SaaS environments ($200M+ revenue) or business units within larger enterprises ($500M+).
  • Familiarity with dynamic, project-based work environments.
  • Leadership and team development (manager-of-managers scope).
  • Strategic financial planning and execution.
  • Advanced analytical and decision-making capability.
  • Clear and effective communication across executive and cross-functional teams.
  • Legal right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

  • Lead a global accounting organization; set goals, role clarity, development paths, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build succession pipelines; coach managers and elevate technical mastery in SaaS accounting.
  • Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close for multientity/multicurrency operations; drive cycletime improvements and quality.
  • Oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost of revenue & product/hardgoods accounting, AP/AR, fixed assets, and equity accounting.
  • Lead royalty accounting processes and controls.
  • Ensure US GAAP compliance and robust accounting policies; deliver accurate external reporting packages and executive dashboards.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for external audits; prepare, respond, and remediate findings.
  • Own the ERP roadmap (Sage Intacct) and reporting architecture; design and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; automate and standardize key processes.
  • Lead financial reporting buildout/structuring efforts within the ERP and connected tools.
  • Partner cross-functionally (FP&A, Treasury, Product, GTM, Ops, Tech) to align accounting insights with strategic decisions and growth initiatives.
  • Support M&A diligence and postclose integration of accounting policies, systems, and controls.

Benefits

  • Continuing Education AND Tuition Reimbursement Programs
  • Mentorship program and collaboration with veteran leaders
  • Constant opportunities for cross-functional training and skill building
  • Uncapped career growth
  • Leave for life’s moments including 7 recognized holidays
  • Take PTO without the vacation guilt
  • Up to 12 weeks of Paid Parental Leave
  • Annual Winter Holiday Break (typically the last week of December)
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