Controller

About Campus

Campus is on a mission to accelerate the talent of tomorrow and reimagine what college can (and should) be. The problem is clear: college costs have skyrocketed but outcomes havent. Traditional college hasnt kept up with the aspirations of todays studentsand they cant afford to wait.

At Campus weve built a two-year accredited college where students learn from top professors at universities like Princeton Stanford and Howard in live online classes. Our students graduate with in-demand business and AI skillsready to launch their careers or transfer to top four-year universities. Our unique approach is grounded in a pioneering technology platform and a heavily-researched student success model that offers students dedicated advisors and on-demand tutoring and coaching. We were also named one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies of 2024.

Were backed by an exceptional investor team that believes deeply in our vision for the future of education including General Catalyst Founders Fund Bloomberg Beta 8VC Rethink Education Sam Altman Jason Citron Shaquille ONeal and others.

The world has changed. Higher ed needs to catch up and were leading the way - come join us!

About the team

The Finance & Accounting team at Campus is responsible for ensuring the accuracy integrity and transparency of the companys financial operations as we scale a mission-driven regulated education platform.

We operate as trusted partners to the business supporting leadership the Board investors and regulators with clear defensible financial reporting and disciplined operational execution. The team works closely with the entire organization to navigate the complexity of tuition-based revenue student financing structures and a growing volume of transactions that come along with a rapidly growing company.

As Campus grows the Finance & Accounting team is focused on building strong controls scalable systems and well-documented processes while maintaining the agility required in a high-growth environment. We value accountability collaboration and a deep sense of responsibility to the students we serve.

About the role

Campus is seeking an experienced Controller to lead accounting operations and ensure financial accuracy compliance and readiness as the company scales beyond Series C. This role is critical to maintaining financial integrity and serves as the primary owner of close audit controls and accounting systems.

The Controller reports directly to the CFO and is a key partner in supporting board reporting and regulatory confidence.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Close & Reporting

  • Own and lead a disciplined monthly quarterly and annual close process (target 5-8 business days)

  • Ensure accurate accounting and reporting across:

    • Tuition revenue and deferred revenue

    • Student financing and alternative payment structures

    • Resource sharing and partner arrangements

  • Maintain compliance with US GAAP including ASC 606 ASC 718 and ASC 842

• Audit Controls & Compliance

  • Serve as primary owner of:

    • Annual financial statement audits

    • Accounting policies documentation and internal controls

  • Partner with the Compliance team on:

    • Regulatory examinations and financial reporting requirements

    • Accounting implications of licensing and education finance regulations

  • Proactively identify and remediate accounting audit or compliance risks

• Systems & Process Scale

  • Own and continuously improve accounting systems and data integrity including:

    • ERP (NetSuite or equivalent)

    • Equity administration (i.e. Carta)

    • AP payroll and expense management tools (i.e. Rippling Ramp)

  • Design scalable processes that balance speed accuracy and control

  • Lead system implementations and optimizations as Campus grows

• Team Leadership

  • Build manage and develop a high-performing accounting team over time

  • Establish clear expectations strong documentation standards and consistent processes

  • Develop bench strength and organizational readiness

Youre excited about this opportunity because you will

• Build and lead the accounting function for a fast-growing mission-driven company operating at the intersection of education and technology

• Own financial accuracy and credibility in a regulated tuition-driven environment where the stakes are real

• Partner closely with the CFO and senior leadership team to support board reporting investor diligence and long-term scale

• Design and implement accounting processes controls and systems that move Campus toward institutional and public-company readiness

• Build/lead a growing team and establish a culture of rigor accountability and continuous improvement

• See the tangible impact of your work in enabling access to affordable outcomes-focused higher education for thousands of students

Were excited about you because

• You bring deep expertise in accounting audits and financial controls and take pride in getting the details right

• You have successfully scaled accounting functions in high-growth venture-backed environments and know what good looks like at Series C and beyond

• You are comfortable operating in regulated or complex environments and partner effectively with internal and external stakeholders

• You combine technical rigor with sound judgment and a pragmatic solutions-oriented mindset

• You are a steady trusted leader who can build and develop high-performing teams

• You communicate clearly and confidently with executives board members auditors and investors

• You are motivated by Campuss mission and understand the responsibility that comes with stewarding financial integrity in education

About You

• Required

  • CPA required

  • Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance

  • 12-15 years of progressive accounting experience

  • 5 years in high-growth venture-backed environments

  • Strong expertise in US GAAP and complex revenue recognition

  • Proven ownership of audits close processes and accounting systems

  • Experience managing and developing accounting teams

• Preferred

• Big 4 or top-tier national accounting firm background

• Experience in regulated or quasi-regulated industries (education fintech lending healthcare insurance or similar)

• Prior experience at a late Series B or Series C company

• NetSuite implementation or optimization experience

What youll get:

• A compensation package that includes a base salary ($180000 - $230000) equity grant

• Medical Insurance Vision Insurance

• 401(k) match

• Fertility benefits via Carrot

• Flexible working hours & a hybrid work schedule (Mon & Fri remote; Tues-Thurs in-office)

• Flexible Time Away paid holidays

• In-office lunches

• Social events - happy hours birthday celebrations holiday parties & more!

• Opportunity to make an impact youll be an integral player in bringing our vision to life

Where were located: New York City

At this time we are unable to provide visa sponsorship or immigration support for this position. Candidates must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future.