Controller

Job Description

At Frog Street, we believe every child deserves to grow up in a joyful and kinder world. By empowering early education teachers and their learning communities to teach with confidence, create caring classrooms for all children, and save time, Frog Street enables an environment where both teachers and children can feel safe, seen, and thrive. With play-based learning, innovative tools, world-class curriculum, professional development, and actionable insights, educators can foster meaningful learning that shapes grown-ups of the future to be confident, kind and curious.

The Controller will oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory and general ledger management. This role is crucial in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, maintaining compliance with all regulatory requirements, and supporting strategic decision-making at all levels of the organization. The Controller will work closely with senior management and other departments to ensure that financial goals are aligned with Frog Street's strategic initiatives. PLEASE NOTE: this position requires onsite presence.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Accounting: Oversee all accounting operations, including the preparation of journal entries, reconciliations, month-end close processes, royalty calculations, subscription recurring revenue calculations, and capitalization of product development.

Financial Reporting: Manage the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements.

Financial Analysis: Provide financial insights and analysis to support strategic decision-making, including cost analysis, profitability assessments, and key performance metrics.

Compliance: Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal financial policies, and other statutory requirements, including timely filing of sales tax returns and compliance with relevant tax laws and regulations.

Internal Controls: Develop, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure financial integrity.

Audit Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors during annual audits and manage the preparation and submission of all required documentation.

Team Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and develop the Accounting team, fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field - CPA required

7+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership role

Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations and compliance requirements

Advanced proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems (e.g., Sage 100, NetSuite SAP)

Advanced Excel skills

Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

Experience with revenue recognition models, subscription-based accounting, and transaction-based revenue streams is a plus

Experience in multi-state sales tax filing is a plus

Experience in inventory management and cost accounting is a plus

Strong attention to detail, organizational skills and ability to meet deadlines

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior management and cross-functional teams

Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

ABOUT FROG STREET

Frog Street a subsidiary of Excelligence Learning Corporation, is a leading provider of comprehensive early childhood education solutions to public schools, Head Start programs and early childcare centers, with a focus on children from birth to age 5. Frog Street's curriculum programs are based on early brain research and provide intentional age-appropriate instruction that is aligned to both federal and state standards. The Company also develops engaging and interactive professional development programs, including product training, conferences, continuing education, and quality assessment tools to measure students' progress.

ABOUT EXCELLIGENCE

Excelligence Learning Corporation is a leading developer, manufacturer, distributor and multi-channel retailer of over 20,000 innovative, high-quality and grade-appropriate educational products and teaching solutions, which are sold primarily to early childhood learning centers, elementary schools, PTAs and consumers. The company has three core divisions: Supplies (Discount School Supply and Really Good Stuff), Equipment (Children's Factory, Angeles, and Steffy Wood Products) and Services (Educational Products, Inc., Childcare Education Institute and Frog Street).

Full-time