About Panorama:
Panorama Education is a fast-growing technology company partnering with K-12 school districts to help students succeed in the classroom and beyond. Today, 2,000 districts serving 15 million students across all 50 states rely on our secure, research-backed platform for AI, student support, and community voice and engagement. We also provide professional development and hands-on support to help schools to achieve their strategic goals and improve student outcomes. When you join Panorama, you become part of a mission-driven team making a real impact for students every day.
Panoramians can choose to work fully remote anywhere within the Continental United States.
Position Overview:
Panorama Education is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Controller to lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial management, an analytical mindset, and a passion for education. As a Controller, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial operations, managing our accounting team, and providing strategic financial insights to support our growth and mission.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee all accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, collections, and financial reporting.
- Oversee Treasury and cash management processes.
- Prepare and present accurate and timely financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Develop and maintain internal controls to ensure the integrity of financial data.
- Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes.
- Coordinate and lead the annual audit process, liaising with external auditors and the finance team.
- Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and procedures.
- Provide strategic financial analysis and insights to senior management to support decision-making.
- Manage and mentor the accounting team, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture.
- Assist FP&A in budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
- Support and drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial processes and systems.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 3+ years in a Controller or similar leadership role with demonstrated experience in a SaaS or EdTech organization.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Experience with accounting software and financial management systems (Netsuite a plus)
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Prior experience in growth stage startups, EdTech, and/or K-12 education is highly desirable.
Salary: The starting base salary for this role is $180,000. Actual offers will depend on experience and skills.
Our salary is just one component of Panorama’s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes annual bonuses or commission awards, equity awards, as well as other region-specific health and welfare benefits
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What We Do
Panorama Education is a fast-growing company that helps educators understand how students are doing across academics, attendance, behavior, and social-emotional learning, and then plan for action to support each student's unique needs and circumstances. Today, we reach over 15 million students in the U.S.!
Why Work With Us
Panorama supports a tremendously diverse group of students, educators, and families across the country, so we are deeply committed to building and growing a diverse Panorama team. We know that the more we represent the perspectives and real lived experiences of those who we serve, the better our products and support will be. Join us!
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