Controller

Controller

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

Salary Range: $175,000 - $225,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

About the Company

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.

About the Role

The 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.

What You'll Do

Leadership

• 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)
• Server as primary point of contact for Private Equity sponsor

Accounting

• 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)

Operations

• Partner with school leaders and central teams to ensure clean, consistent financial inputs across locations
• Help heads of schools identify opp
• Support location-level P&Ls, cost tracking, and variance analysis

FP&A / Reporting

• Prepare weekly 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.

What we're looking for:

• 10 years of accounting experience with multi-site operations
• Bachelor’s 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
• QuickBooks experience is a plus

What Success Looks Like

• 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

What’s in it for you:

• 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.

Physical Demands: 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.

Inclusivity and Diversity: 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.

Accommodations: The NY Preschool & Kids Club complies with ADA requirements. If you need accommodation in completing the application, please contact [email protected].