Role and Responsibilities: 

• Own the monthly and annual close of income statement and balance sheet, account reconciliations, and G/L analysis

• Verify the accuracy and timeliness of all financial functions: month/quarter/year end reporting, payroll processing, inventory, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash and credit card management

• Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining knowledgeable of proposed legislation

• Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets, policies, procedures, and workflows

• Lead annual financial statement audit - This includes and is not limited to, preparing for the audit, acting as the designated point person for the auditors, gathering and organizing all requested documentation and/or samples, issue management and follow up, conducting risk assessments, and managing the audit timeline (i.e., weekly calls to discuss the status of the audit, open items, and potential issues) 

• Handle all customer contract exceptions, credits, etc. with finance staff to ensure accuracy of invoicing and correct ASC 606 revenue recognition

• Coordinate with third party tax firm on federal and state tax returns, inquiries, and annual tax provisions; Review and approve all relevant state sales taxes submissions

• Prepare semi-monthly and bi-weekly payroll entries 

• Reconcile credit card accounts and travel expense reporting. Review travel expenses and activity for accuracy and reasonableness in keeping with the company’s T&E policy.

• Support Finance Department initiatives, including software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, through research, planning and implementation, as needed

• Develop and empower finance staff 

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8-10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience

• 1-3 years of experience managing a team of at least 1 direct report

• 5+ years of experience in financial reporting, analysis, and month-end close

• 2+ years of leading annual financial audits

• Proven technical accounting oversight including areas of ASC 606 revenue recognition, capitalized software, inventory, and commissions

• Working knowledge of payroll processes 

Preferred Education and Experience:

• SaaS experience, strongly preferred

• Masters in Finance or CPA

• Experience utilizing Intacct ERP system

• Private equity company experience

Additional Notes:

US Work Authorization is required.

About TeachTown

Our mission is to measurably improve the academic, behavioral, and adaptive functioning of students with disabilities. TeachTown offers teachers, parents, and clinicians proven software, curriculum, tools, and strategies that can help them meet educational goals and increase every child’s intellectual and social functioning. Here at TeachTown, we are committed to research and evidence-based practices with an exclusive focus on serving the needs of children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, those with intellectual disabilities or developmental delays, and children with emotional and behavior disorders.

TeachTown’s solutions are based on the principles of applied behavior analysis, which is the only scientifically validated therapy for students with moderate-to-severe learning disabilities. In addition, the use of machine learning and data analysis enables our software to dynamically adapt curricula scope and provide personalized learning for each student, in a highly scalable manner.

TeachTown is supported by Bain Double Impact, the impact investing strategy of Bain Capital, a leading private equity firm. The business is headquartered in Woburn, MA.

All TeachTown employees are expected to display unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others. Respect for diversity and inclusion of all individuals is imperative to our business success, embedded in our culture and required.

AAP/EEO Statement:

TeachTown provides a fair and equal employment opportunity for all associates and job applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation) parental status, genetic information (including family medical history) political affiliation, military service, age, veteran status, disability, or marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, TeachTown also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

All TeachTown employees are expected to display unquestionable integrity in every aspect of work and dealing with others. Respect for diversity and inclusion of all individuals is imperative to our business success, embedded in our culture, and required.