Controller

OVERVIEW

ClassWallet, a leading financial technology company in the United States, is seeking to hire a Controller to join our team. 

ClassWallet is a financial technology company serving agencies delegated responsibility to manage public funds. Agencies use ClassWallet to get public funds to the right people, and ensure the funds are used for the right purpose. ClassWallet’s suite of products and services empowers agency administrators to dramatically increase efficiency of funds distribution and spend compliance, reduce programmatic costs, maximize the full potential impact of the program, and satisfy the needs and expectations of policymakers, constituents and public reporting.  ClassWallet has processed over $3.5 Billion to date and serves public agencies across 33 states.  . 

The Company has developed an industry-defining digital wallet solution which has gained rapid traction among state and local agencies and school districts across America. ClassWallet ranks as the 61st fastest growing software company on the prestigious Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companies and the 21st fastest growing financial technology company on the Deloitte Technology Fast 500 in 2023.

While the Company delivers immense business value, the social impact of ClassWallet is a fabric that runs through its mission and corporate culture.  As a result of ClassWallet’s innovation, public programs run with exponentially more efficiency and the impact and breadth of the programs for the individuals they serve is dramatically higher.  This mission compliments the Company mission-based culture with focus on gratitude and work-life balance.

Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will play a pivotal role in driving financial excellence in a high-growth environment as well as a commitment to delivering timely, relevant, and accurate financial reporting.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Collaborate with executive leadership to provide financial insights and guidance.

2. Reporting: Provide technical guidance on reporting under GAAP and the principles of relevance, significance, timeliness, completeness and comparability.

1. Manage day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger entries.
2. Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP standards
3. Prepare and monitor monthly financial analytics
4. Tax reporting through tax preparers.
5. Coordinate the preparation and completion of annual audited financials, customer requests for financial information, investor requests.

3. Enhance Systems: Leverage comprehensive knowledge of Netsuite to optimize implementation, high volume financial processes and offer experience and solutions on integration with other systems.

4. Process Optimization: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the finance department, implement internal controls as needed.

5. Team leadership: Lead and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Provide training and development opportunities.

Requirements

Qualifications:

• Active CPA designation is required
• Bachelors in Accounting
• At least 3 years of previous experience in a Top tier National CPA firm.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Controller in a fintech or software SAAS, high transactional volume, high-growth environment.
• Strong expertise in Netsuite and other financial systems
• Intermediate Spanish language proficiency

Benefits

• Remote position
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• 100% employer paid health benefits
• A positive, family-oriented team environment.  Our focus is on encouragement, positive reinforcement, and gratitude.
• We offer an excellent salary, merit bonus structure, and benefits package, that will be commensurate with experience.

ClassWallet is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status.