Controller

About Stepful

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with <u>a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT</u>. <u>We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025</u>.

We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most

Our values

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

Care first : We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.

Learn quickly : We test, learn with data, and iterate.

Build together : We win when we rely on each other.

Own it : We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

The opportunity

We're adding a Controller to our Finance team to establish world-class accounting operations and lead our transition to Big 4 audits. You'll play a critical role in building scalable processes, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting our leadership team with strategic financial insights as we prepare for our next phase of growth.

This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and partners closely with cross-functional teams across the organization. You will establish robust accounting operations while maintaining the rigor required for financial accuracy and audit compliance.

This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days/week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) working out of our office located in TriBeCa.

What you’ll do :

Own all aspects of accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance

Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP

Lead preparation for and management of annual external audits with Big 4 accounting firm

Oversee revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accuracy for B2C and B2B subscription usage models

Manage GL reconciliations and maintaining internal controls to ensure financial integrity

Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including timely and accurate preparation of tax filings

Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with audit requirements

Optimize accounting workflows and documentation for scalability

Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners

Oversee an in-house and outsourced team of accounting professionals, including overseeing accounting operations for a recent acquisition

Lead ongoing accounting ERP implementation with Rillet

Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency

What you’ll bring :

CPA with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role

Track record of hiring, training, and developing high performing teams

Public accounting background (Big 4 preferred) with direct audit experience.

Experience in high-growth venture-backed companies (ideally Series B–D stage)

In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and internal control frameworks

Proven track record of successfully preparing a company for Big 4 audits

Hands-on operational accounting skills with ability to dive into details while managing strategic initiatives

Strong ERP experience (