Controller (1099 contractor)

Fullmind is looking for a Controller passionate about education!
This job is fully remote. We are flexible on location as a fully-remote organization. Houston preferred.
Salary: $75 to $90 per hour; up to 25 hours per week.

Fullmind is the leading solution provider for educator placement. Our mission is to transform students' lives by providing the highest quality educational support through live-streaming instruction anywhere at any time. We partner with school districts and college access programs across North America to expand school walls with real-time, synchronous personalized virtual learning through advanced technology and our large community of state-certified teachers.

We are proud of the culture we create and actively seek incredible talent to enhance our fully remote & dynamic team!

Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Controller with a strong interest in precise and strategic financial management to join our team at Fullmind. Candidates should have knowledge of all aspects of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). This role requires at least five years of relevant experience and a bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance. Candidates who have a professional accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) are highly preferred. Previous experience in public accounting is valued.

The Controller reports to the CEO and will oversee the activities of the finance team. As the Controller, you will have the opportunity to make process improvements, upgrade procedures and internal controls, manage the day-to-day finance department and financial reporting.

Responsibilities: 

• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP or IFRS).
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Create and oversee budgets and forecasts that serve as valuable tools for financial decision-making and operational planning.
• Internal Controls: Create and uphold a robust system of internal controls to protect the valuable assets of our company and guarantee that we meet all regulatory requirements with ease.
• Financial Analysis: Provide valuable financial analysis and insights to empower strategic decision-making.
• Cash Management: Monitor cash flow, manage banking relationships, and optimize working capital to ensure liquidity and financial stability.
• Tax Compliance: Coordinate tax planning and compliance activities, including preparation of tax returns and liaising with external tax advisors.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate financial risks, such as currency risk, interest rate risk, and credit risk.
• Team Leadership: Manage finance staff, providing guidance and support to develop their skills and expertise.
• Financial Strategy: Contribute to the development of financial strategies and policies to support the organization's growth and profitability objectives.
• Self-Starter: Ability to thrive in a highly ambiguous and fast-paced environment, demonstrating resilience, adaptability, and proactive problem-solving skills.

Requirements

• Experience: five or more years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles, with at least one year of experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity.

• Professional accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA), certified management accountant (CMA), or chartered global management accountant (CGMA) is highly preferred

Benefits

Fullmind offers employees a highly collaborative, transparent, and remote work environment. We integrate our values of empathy, innovation, and integrity into the company’s culture and everyday practices.

Fullmind provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.