VP Controller

Summary

Join HopSkipDrive's Accounting team as a leader, ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, supporting compliance, and building scalable systems and processes. Lead the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, own and improve the month-end close process, and develop and enforce accounting policies aligned with GAAP. Optimize accounting operations, partner cross-functionally to analyze financial performance, and enhance internal controls. Oversee ERP system optimization and manage the annual audit process. This role requires a strategic and hands-on approach, navigating complexity with GAAP expertise, and leading through growth and operational excellence. HopSkipDrive offers equity, flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and the opportunity to work for a VC-backed company.

Requirements

• CPA designation and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
• 15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a Controller-level role
• Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements
• Demonstrated success in optimizing accounting systems, including ERP platforms
• Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams
• Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls
• Experience managing audits and serving as the primary contact for external auditors
• Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements to inform strategic business decisions
• Own and continuously improve the month-end close process to increase rigor, speed, and accuracy
• Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures in alignment with GAAP best practices
• Optimize accounting operations including accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Partner cross-functionally to analyze financial performance and support business growth initiatives
• Enhance and monitor internal controls, financial systems, and audit readiness to ensure compliance
• Oversee the optimization of ERP system to support scalable operations
• Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and manage all aspects of the annual audit process
• Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team for scale

Benefits

• Flexible vacation
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k)
• FSA
• Equity