Job Description
Director of Accounting / Controller Roots to Wings Management Golden, CO Job Details Full-time $90,000 - $130,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Qualifications Financial close processing Internal controls Bachelor's degree GAAP Accounting and finance experience Finance directorship Closing the books Full Job Description Director of Accounting / Controller Kindling Education Partners Reports to: Chief Financial Officer Remote | $90,000 - $130,000 Base | Full-Time COMPANY Kindling Education Partners
LOCATION
Remote (CO / UT preferred) REPORTS TO
Chief Financial Officer EMPLOYMENT
Full-Time, Exempt ABOUT KINDLING EDUCATION PARTNERS
Kindling Education Partners (KEP) is a private equity-backed early childhood education platform operating a growing portfolio of Primrose Schools franchise locations in Colorado and Utah. Backed by Franchise Equity Partners (FEP), KEP is in active growth mode building a premier regional early childhood education brand. Our schools deliver Primrose's research-based curriculum in a warm, nurturing environment, and our finance team is the backbone of sustainable, scalable growth. THE OPPORTUNITY KEP
is seeking a hands-on Director of Accounting / Controller to join our lean, high-impact finance team at a pivotal moment in our company's growth trajectory. Reporting directly to the CFO, this role is the financial backbone of our operations owning the full accounting cycle, leading our ERP implementation, managing payroll processing, onboarding acquired and de novo schools into our systems, and producing the financial reporting FEP and our board rely on to make capital decisions. This is not a pure overseer role. You will be in the details closing the books, reconciling accounts, processing payroll, AP/AR, and building the infrastructure that will support a multi-school platform for years to come. The right candidate thrives in a fast-moving, founder-adjacent environment, has a process-builder's instinct, and brings accounting chops alongside a collaborative spirit. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounting & Financial Close Own the full monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process across all KEP school entities, including journal entries, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany eliminations Maintain general ledger integrity and chart of accounts across a multi-entity structure; ensure proper consolidation of school-level financials into the KEP parent Prepare and deliver monthly financial packages to the CFO and FEP, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and supporting schedules Maintain and improve internal controls, account reconciliation processes, and close checklists to ensure accuracy and auditability ERP Implementation & Systems Transition Lead KEP's ERP transition (Sage Intacct or comparable platform), serving as the project owner across configuration, chart of accounts design, multi-entity setup, and go-live. Define system architecture for school-level P&L reporting, statistical accounts (enrollment, headcount, teacher ratios), and consolidated parent-level financials. Partner with the CFO to integrate ADP payroll data, AP/AR workflows, and fixed asset tracking into the ERP; document processes and build training materials for school-level staff. Maintain data integrity across legacy and new systems during transition; establish ongoing system governance and user access controls. Evaluate and recommend additional technology integrations (e.g., Ramp/Bill.com for AP automation, Backpack for school operations) in coordination with the KEP tech stack roadmap. Payroll Processing Own end-to-end payroll processing across all KEP school entities in ADP Ensure accurate payroll journal entries and reconciliation between ADP and the general ledger; maintain payroll records and audit trails. New School Onboarding Lead the financial and accounting onboarding of acquired and de novo Primrose schools into KEP's systems, including entity setup, chart of accounts mapping, banking transitions, vendor transfers, and payroll cutover Develop a repeatable school onboarding playbook that scales across KEP's pipeline of acquisitions and de novo developments Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversee AP processes across all school entities: vendor invoice intake, approval workflows, payment runs, and vendor master maintenance; transition to an AP automation solution with our ERP Manage AR processes including tuition billing, subsidy and government program receivables (CCAP, UPK Colorado), collections follow-up, and aging review Reconcile AR aging and deferred revenue for enrollment deposits and prepaid tuition on a monthly basis CapEx & Fixed Asset Management Maintain the fixed asset register across all KEP school entities, including school acquisitions, leasehold improvements, FF&E, and de novo construction spend Capitalize and depreciate assets in accordance with GAAP; coordinate with CBIZ on purchase price allocations and asset step-ups at acquisition Track and report on capital expenditure against approved budgets; provide variance analysis and forecasts to the CFO for board reporting Support project accounting for de novo development spend, coordinating with the Director of Real Estate Development & Project Management on construction draw tracking and cost-to-complete estimates QUALIFICATIONS
Required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CPA candidate preferred 5-8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 2 years in a controller or senior accounting leadership role Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounting close in a multi-entity or franchise business environment Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct, QuickBooks Online, NetSuite, or comparable) Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting Highly organized and process-driven; able to build scalable workflows from scratch in a high-growth, lean-team environment Comfortable working remotely and collaborating across school locations Preferred Experience in early childhood education, childcare, hospitality, healthcare, or other multi-location service businesses Familiarity with government subsidy programs and their accounting treatment (e.g., CCAP, state UPK programs) Private equity-backed company experience; comfort with sponsor reporting cadences and deal-level financial management Experience with AP automation tools (Bill.com, Ramp) and ERP systems WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive base salary of $90,000 - $130,000 depending on experience, plus performance bonus Direct partnership with the CFO and investment team on a high-growth PE-backed platform Fully remote work environment with flexibility and autonomy Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k) A front-row seat building the financial infrastructure of a mission-driven early childhood education company from the ground up Kindling Education Partners is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
