Division Controller for Schools Division (Full-Time, Remote)

Division Controller, Schools-Ensemble Performing Arts

*Remote | Accounting Leadership*

Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking an experienced, systems and data savvy Division Controller for our Schools Business Unit. This role reports directly to the Corporate Controller with a heavy dotted line reporting responsibility to the Business Unit President and will own the full accounting operations for a portfolio of music and dance schools, leading system and process transformation, and enterprise/school standardization work. This role must understand the operating rhythm of a school including seasonality, tuition billing and recital/event revenue, and operate with the judgment and independence of a controller who can represent the accounting function in front of and partnering with school leadership.

This is the right fit for a controller who wants to build scalable infrastructure for a portfolio of schools, mentor other accounting leaders, and take ownership of rapidly growing business unit — while still staying close to the transaction-level detail of school operations.

Key Responsibilities

* Accounting Operations & Close + Own accurate and timely monthly and year-end closes across a portfolio of schools, with full P&L and balance sheet accountability at each location + Oversee tuition and enrollment-based revenue recognition, including deferred revenue for prepaid tuition, seasonal enrollment surges, and mid-session refunds or withdrawals + Supervise and develop a remote accounting team, including the responsibility of an outsource relationship, across general ledger and close functions + Review and approve school-level financial statements and reconciliations to consolidation, acting as a first line of quality control for the Corporate Controller + Identify and resolve complex technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition for tuition and program fees, leases for studio and school locations, purchase accounting) and