Accounting Manager

About Stepful

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor‑led, and AI‑supported programs that help learners—especially those from underserved communities—launch high‑demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct‑to‑consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to build talent pipelines and address the growing shortage of allied health workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians and more, go on to work at major employers like CVS, NY‑Presbyterian, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and Alley Corp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. Additionally, we were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025 and to GSV's 150 Most Transformational Growth Companies in Digital Learning.

We’re unlocking the full potential of the global workforce—improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere.

We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission‑driven individuals who thrive in fast‑paced, sometimes ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:

• Care first
  :
  We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
• Learn quickly
  :
  We test, learn with data, and iterate.
• Build together
  :
  We win when we rely on each other.
• Own it
  :
  We show up, take initiative, and show pride.

In response to substantial organic and acquisition‑driven growth, we are expanding our team and hiring an Accounting Manager. This net‑new position—the second hire on our Accounting team—will be instrumental in enhancing and refining our existing financial processes, including reporting, month‑end close, audit readiness and compliance.

Reporting directly to the Controller, you will manage the general ledger, oversee the complete monthly financial statement close process and drive continuous process improvement initiatives to boost departmental efficiency and scalability. The Accounting Manager will also assist the Controller with the implementation and ongoing expansion of our new ERP platform.

This is a hybrid role (three days/week in‑person) based out of our NYC office.

• Improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting by proactively learning the nuances of the business’ financial processes and enhancing existing reporting.
• Bring a high level of professionalism to all financial deliverables.
• Oversee the consolidated Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions.

• Support the Controller with ERP system implementation, ongoing maintenance, and future enhancements.
• Act as primary support for both financial statement audits and compliance audits.
• Lead efforts to build out new workflows and structure, actively addressing and improving month‑end close processes to drive operational efficiency.

• Assist the Controller in professionalizing the Accounting department, including implementing a control environment.
• Co-author technical accounting memos and perform essential accounting standard research.
• Prepare the department for “Big 4”‑quality audit readiness.

• Partner with HR, Operations, Leadership, and the broader FP&A team to provide data and insights that inform company decision‑making.

• 4+ years of accounting experience (ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience).
• M&A accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field).
• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets.

• Educational, EdTech or healthcare industry experience (public accounting clients, industry job experience).
• SaaS or technology industry experience.
• ERP implementation (Rillet, Quick Books and Sage 50 experience is a plus).
• CPA certification.

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member.
• Interview with Hiring Manager.
• Take‑Home Assignment.
• On‑Site Panel Interview.

• Meaningful Equity Stake.
• Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options.
• 401(k).
• FSA, HSA and…