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MarcoPolo Learning is seeking a Financial Controller in Tampa, Florida to oversee financial operations, ensure compliance with GAAP, and provide strategic financial analysis. The role supports the company’s growth in the early childhood education sector and offers a competitive salary with stock options.

Responsibilities: Key responsibilities include managing financial operations, preparing financial reports, conducting analyses, optimizing cash flow, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Skills: The ideal candidate should possess strong organizational skills, attention to detail, excellent communication abilities, and proficiency in ERP systems, especially in a SaaS environment.

Qualifications: Candidates should have 7+ years of relevant experience as a Controller or similar role, and a CPA or degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.

Location: This is a hybrid position based in Tampa, Florida, USA.

Compensation: $100000 - $125000 / Annually

Job Title: Financial Controller 

Location: Tampa, Florida.

Employment Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

About MarcoPolo Learning

MarcoPolo Learning is a leading provider of innovative content, technology, and instructional support for early childhood education. Since 2013, we’ve impacted thousands of classrooms and hundreds of thousands of families across North America. Our Emmy-nominated MarcoPolo World School app and The Polos TV series bring STEM and global discovery to life for young learners. Backed by top-tier investors, we're on a mission to transform early learning at scale.

Overview:

The Financial Controller will be a key member of our team, responsible for planning and executing all accounting processes and activities to ensure compliance with GAAP, statutory guidelines, and internal financial policies. The Financial Controller will ensure a successful close and financial reporting process, implementing procedures to support the company’s growth. The ideal candidate has experience managing financial operations in SaaS or a similar business. 

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.
• Prepare timely and detailed financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Conduct detailed financial analysis and provide strategic recommendations to the executive team.
• Monitor and analyze monthly operating results against budget and provide variance analysis.
• Implement budgetary controls and ensure adherence to the financial plan.
• Manage cash flow, ensuring the company has the funds needed for operational and growth activities.
• Optimize the company’s liquidity position by managing working capital, inventory, and capital expenditures.
• Implement and manage an efficient invoicing system and process as the company scales 
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
• Conduct internal audits to assess financial health and operational efficiency.
• Provide guidance related to adherence to ASC 606.
• Provide accounting expertise on M&A transactions from pre-acquisition due diligence through post-acquisition integration.
• Oversee tax compliance and financial regulatory reporting functions..
• Coordinate and manage the company audit. 
• Abilities to communicate effectively with the company’s customers. 

Requirements:

• At least 7+ years of relevant functional experience (preferably in SaaS) and currently performing as a Controller or in a similar role.
• CPA, Accounting, Finance, or related degree is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Attention to detail, data-driven, and hands-on.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
• Knowledge and strong command of ERP systems and other applications (e.g., Hubspot, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Skilled in managing SaaS sales and financial metrics as well as overseeing company pipeline reviews and reporting.
• Proven leader and self-starter with the ability to take ownership of accounting functions.
• Ability to deliver accurate financial reporting and budget vs. actual reporting for managers, CEO, and Board.
• Experience managing and maintaining client contracts and related accounting processes.
• Experience with deferred revenues and related billings processes.
• Service/contracting experience is a plus.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary accompanied by stock options.
• Hybrid and flexible schedule 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401K plan with matching
• 3 weeks of paid vacation 
• Paid holidays and parental leave
• Family-friendly environment and culture that values work-life balance
• Access to learning and growth opportunities 
• Meaningful work supporting early childhood development

This is a US-based position. The salary range for this full-time position is $100,000 to $125,000 + stock options. The actual compensation offered will depend on work experience and skill level. 

MarcoPolo Learning is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. We have flexible remote/hybrid working arrangements and we pride ourselves on a supportive and mission-driven working environment.