Vice President, Corporate Controller - Charlottesville - Teachstone

Description

Company Overview:
Do you enjoy making a difference in a child's life, transforming education, and evolving learning? Come join Teachstone, the interaction company Teachstone was founded in 2008 to deliver the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) nationwide and around the globe. Developed through years of research, the CLASS observation tool measures the interactions between teachers and children, which have been shown to drive learning and lifelong achievement. Teachstone helps organizations conduct classroom observations and provides professional development so that teachers improve and children learn more. Our online subscription service, myTeachstone, simplifies CLASS implementation by combining observation data with a robust library of CLASS resources and professional development.

At Teachstone, everything we do is about improving the ways teachers interact with their students. We train coaches and observers, build and deliver online support programs, design professional development - all of it grounded in one proven fact: the interactions teachers have with students have a lasting impact on their academic and developmental success. By helping educators describe, measure, and improve their interactions and relationships with students, Teachstone is transforming education nationwide, one interaction at a time.

Role Overview:
As Vice President, Corporate Controller, you will be a key strategic partner to the CFO, leading Teachstone's financial transformation and preparing the company for its next phase of growth, and supporting long-term financial planning in preparation for potential future growth opportunities, such as strategic partnerships or an initial public offering. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), you will oversee all accounting operations to build a public-company-ready function that ensures accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting. This role is both strategic and hands-on, responsible for creating scalable processes, establishing robust internal controls, and partnering across the organization to enhance financial decision-making. You will build and lead the accounting function through its modernization efforts and be a critical contributor to the overall financial & administrative strategy of the company.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of accounting, including general ledger, project accounting, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and month-end close.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage audit activities and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Collaborate with the Tax director and outside advisors on implementing the tax strategy.
• Establish, document, and maintain a robust system of internal controls sufficient to withstand Big Four audit scrutiny for a public offering.
• Partner with the CFO to own and manage the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, providing data-driven financial models and analysis.
• Evaluate and improve accounting systems and tools to drive efficiency and scale.
• Drive automation and process improvement initiatives to streamline workflows.
• Support pricing, margin analysis, and financial modeling in collaboration with finance leadership.
• Partner with the CFO and other executives to provide actionable financial insights.
• Build, scale, and mentor a high-performing accounting team, including assessing current talent and hiring for key roles to support strategic growth.

Role Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA required.
• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a leadership role.
• Deep understanding of GAAP and internal control frameworks, with experience designing and implementing public-company-ready controls.
• Demonstrated expertise in complex technical accounting areas, including ASC 606 (Revenue from Contracts with Customers), ASC 718 (Stock-Based Compensation), and capitalization of software development costs.
• Proven experience in modernizing accounting operations and leading process improvement initiatives in a high-growth environment.
• Experience managing audits and working with external advisors.
• Strong systems orientation; experience with Salesforce, Certinia (formerly FinancialForce), and ERP implementations preferred.
• Highly proficient in Excel and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Collaborative and proactive leadership style with a strong sense of accountability.

What We Offer:

• Fair, Competitive Pay: We ensure equal pay for equal work, using consistent salary bands based on market benchmarks, reviewed annually. Prior salaries, negotiation skills, or fear of conflict don't influence your pay.
• Salary Range: $155,000 - $180,000, determined by your experience and skills.
• Comprehensive benefits:Medical/dental, 401(k), PTO, insurance, development opportunities. Details provided at offer.Eligibility depends on your role and employment status.

Ready to Make a Difference?
At Teachstone, we believe that every interaction shapes a brighter future. If you're passionate about transforming education and want to be part of a team that's committed to meaningful impact, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us create classrooms where every child thrives

At Teachstone, we encourage all individuals to apply and bring their unique perspectives to our team. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value the different experiences and ideas our team members bring and believe they are essential to solving complex challenges and driving our mission forward.