BenchPrep is on a mission to help millions of learners achieve education and workplace success.
Headquartered in Chicago, BenchPrep, is the only comprehensive learner success platform on the market and recognized as a leader in learner success globally. The company’s innovative solutions provide an unmatched learner experience that are disrupting the exam prep market. Some of the largest assessment companies including ACT, CFA Institute, CompTIA, HR Certification Institute, Hobsons, McGraw Hill Education, Infusion Nursing Society, Academy of Nutritionists & Dietetics and Houghton Mifflin Harcourt have partnered with BenchPrep to offer official exam prep programs. More than 2.5 million learners have used BenchPrep to get their credentials, professional certifications and occupational licenses.
The company has raised more than $8M in venture capital funding and is backed by the world’s leading venture capital investors including New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Revolution Ventures and Lightbank.
BenchPrep is looking for a finance controller to join our team. You will work closely with the senior management and will have unlimited opportunity to grow with the company.
Responsibilities
- Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition
- Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget, financial forecasts
- Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements
- Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting and manage all finance related compliance activities
- Lead expense management process and negotiate with vendors to reduce cost
- Serves as primary finance contact for employees, customers, vendors and outside firms (banks, credit card companies etc.)
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
Requirements
You must match all of the following criteria -
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- Minimum of 3 years of experience as a controller in a small to mid size company
- Solid knowledge of US GAAP, accounting principles and procedures
- Proven ability to develop budgets and track budget expenses.
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
Following experience is preferred -
- Experience in enterprise SaaS startup
- CPA certification
Benefits
- Opportunity to make a significant impact by helping millions learn better & faster
- Opportunity to help world class organizations reinvent their learning strategy
- Opportunity to work with a smart, committed & fun group of professionals
- Competitive salary, commission, stock options, and 401k
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Flexible work schedule
- Fully-stocked kitchen and catered lunches
- Top of the class iMacs or Macbooks