Financial Controller

About the Company

Archer Review is a private equity-backed education technology company supporting medical and nursing students in their professional journeys. Our mission is to equip health care learners, educators and leaders with the knowledge, resources and confidence they need to succeed - personally and professionally.

Our fully remote team of educators, clinicians, technologists, creatives and operators support and collaborate one another and share a genuine commitment to making a difference.

Archer Review has been recognized for four consecutive years by Inc. 5000 and for two years by Deloitte Technology Fast 500 as one of the fastest-growing technology companies in the United States. The company also ranks No. 5 on the 2024 Financial Times list and No. 3 on the Inc. Southwest Regionals list for high growth companies.

Our Values

• Excellence: We innovate constantly, adapt with agility, embrace challenges, welcome change, move with intention, and hold ourselves accountable.
• Outcomes: We deliver real outcomes that include measurable progress, skills mastery, and meaningful achievements.
• Empathy: We see the world through the eyes of our learners and partners, meeting them where they are, adapting to their needs, and walking alongside them with compassion and respect.
• Service: We are trusted partners who provide forward-thinking approaches and world-class service.

About the Role

As our Financial Controller, you will be a senior leader within the finance team, reporting directly to the CFO and partnering closely with executive leadership. You will oversee the accounting function, lead system implementations, drive M&A integration, and establish scalable processes as the company grows. This role requires both hands-on execution and strategic vision to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and efficient financial operations.

What you'll do

• Lead the Accounting Function: Own end-to-end accounting operations including GL, AP/AR, payroll, revenue recognition, consolidations, and compliance with US GAAP.
• Month-End Close & Reporting: Drive timely and accurate month-end close, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. Present financial results to senior management and the Board.
• Audit & Compliance: Manage annual audits, liaise with external auditors, and maintain strong internal controls and SOX-like compliance frameworks.
• System Implementation & Optimization: Lead implementation, integration, and optimization of financial systems (NetSuite, Rippling, Ramp, HubSpot) to support scalability and efficiency.
• M&A & SaaS Focus: Oversee accounting and financial integration for acquisitions; apply SaaS revenue recognition expertise and manage subscription/recurring revenue models.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis: Support FP&A in preparing budgets, forecasts, and cash flow models; monitor performance against targets.
• Team Leadership: Mentor, coach, and develop accounting staff. Lead the team through organizational and system changes.
• Policies & Controls: Establish company-wide accounting policies, financial controls, and approval frameworks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with tax and legal teams to ensure proper implementation of contracts, compliance with regulations, and alignment with accounting and reporting standards.
• Strategic Support: Partner with executive leadership on key financial decisions, capital structure, tax planning, and risk management.

About you

• 7+ years of progressive Accounting/Finance experience, including controller leadership roles in high-growth environments.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with M&A accounting and integration.
• Hands-on expertise with system implementations (NetSuite required; Rippling, Ramp, HubSpot a plus).
• Strong knowledge of SaaS revenue recognition, consolidations, and multi-entity structures.
• Demonstrable experience in leading and motivating teams.
• Passion for building scalable processes in a high-growth environment.
• Exceptional communication and change management skills.
• Ability to balance strategic perspective with detail-oriented execution.

Bonus Points

• Experience in PE- or VC-backed companies.
• Experience in the EdTech industry.
• Proven track record managing treasury, tax, and equity administration.

Our Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Flexible & encouraged PTO
• Company HSA contribution of $90/month for eligible plans
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• 401(k) with company match (100% match on first 3%, 50% match on the next 2%)

Archer Review is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Please note that as part of our standard hiring process, the company conducts background checks with the candidate’s consent, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws. For roles based in or performed in Austin, Texas, background checks are initiated only after a conditional offer has been made, in accordance with the City of Austin Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance.