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Corporate Controller

Job in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, 28245, USA
Listing for: Discovery Education,Inc.
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-22
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager, Corporate Finance
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Location: Charlotte, NC, USA

Req Number: Req# 342

Date Posted: Posted Friday, January 16, 2026 | Expires Saturday, February 7, 2026

We're seeking an accomplished Corporate Controller to lead our global accounting function. In this role, you will own the company's accounting operations, external financial reporting, and internal control environment. You will guide managers and senior individual contributors to deliver an accurate, timely, and compliant close; scale processes across multi-entity, multi-currency operations; and partner with FP&A, Treasury, Product, GTM, Operations, and Technology to align accounting with business objectives and growth.

You will set standards and policies and define the ERP and reporting roadmap to drive automation, continuous improvement, and audit readiness.

In This Role You Will:

Leadership & Team
  • Lead a global accounting organization; set goals, role clarity, development paths, and a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Build succession pipelines; coach managers and elevate technical mastery in SaaS accounting.
  • Accounting Operations
  • Own the monthly/quarterly/annual close for multientity/multicurrency operations; drive cycletime improvements and quality.
  • Oversee revenue recognition (ASC 606), cost of revenue & product/hardgoods accounting, AP/AR, fixed assets, and equity accounting.
  • Lead royalty accounting processes and controls.
Reporting & Compliance
  • Ensure US GAAP compliance and robust accounting policies; deliver accurate external reporting packages and executive dashboards.
  • Serve as the primary liaison for external audits; prepare, respond, and remediate findings.
Systems, Controls & Data
  • Own the ERP roadmap (Sage Intacct) and reporting architecture; design and enhance internal controls over financial reporting; automate and standardize key processes.
  • Lead financial reporting buildout/structuring efforts within the ERP and connected tools.
Cross-Functional & M&A
  • Partner cross-functionally (FP&A, Treasury, Product, GTM, Ops, Tech) to align accounting insights with strategic decisions and growth initiatives.
  • Support M&A diligence and post-close integration of accounting policies, systems, and controls.
Core Competencies for Success
  • Leadership and Vision:
    Inspire and guide the accounting team towards achieving the company's financial goals. Have an awareness of the connection between GL coding / inputs and resultant reporting impacts/outputs at a dimensional level. Encourage and lead the team in ensuring the same.
  • Financial Acumen:
    Deep understanding of accounting standards. Ensure efficient and compliant financial operations.
  • Risk Management:

    Identify, assess, and mitigate financial risks. Develop robust risk management frameworks to protect the company's financial health.
  • Communication

    Skills:

    Convey complex financial information clearly to stakeholders. Present financial reports, explain strategies, and provide guidance.
  • Collaboration and Team Building:
    Work closely with other departments to drive financial accuracy in results. Foster a collaborative work environment and mentor future financial leaders.
  • Technological Proficiency:
    Be adept with financial software, data analytics tools, and emerging technologies. Leverage digital transformation trends to improve financial processes.
Credentials and Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (i.e., public accounting), MBA preferred.
  • Active CPA (U.S.).
  • 10+ years of progressive accounting or corporate finance experience, including leadership of managers.
  • Experience across global legal entities (multi-entity/multi-currency).
  • ERP expertise with ability to own Sage Intacct roadmap and reporting architecture.
  • Demonstrated ownership of close processes, accounting policies, SOX compliance, internal controls, and external audit interface.
  • SaaS experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition.
  • Royalty accounting experience (media/education licensing).
  • Experience in scaled SaaS environments ($200M+ revenue) or business units within larger enterprises ($500M+).
  • Familiarity with dynamic, project-based work environments.
  • Leadership and team development (manager-of-managers scope).
  • Strategic financial planning and…
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