--- title: 'Corporate Controller at PeopleGrove' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/corporate-controller-peoplegrove-remote-nnpyjw3sahv2' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Corporate Controller at PeopleGrove - **Company:** PeopleGrove - **Location:** Remote - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** remote - **Posted:** 2026-08-31 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/peoplegrove/5d3d3fb1-a484-4a80-bd67-dcac7128a798 ## Job description Reports To: Chief Financial Officer Direct Reports: - Staff Accountant - Part-Time Offshore Accounting Resource Location: Hybrid/Remote (as applicable) Position Summary PeopleGrove is seeking a highly motivated and hands-on Corporate Controller to lead the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this role will be a key member of the finance team and serve as the accounting leader for a growing SaaS business. The Controller will own the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, revenue recognition, audit management, cash management support, and accounting policy development, while also partnering with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, board reporting, legal, and operational analysis. This position is ideal for a proactive finance professional who enjoys building scalable processes, improving reporting capabilities, and serving as a trusted business partner in a growth-oriented software company. As a senior member of a lean finance organization, the Controller must be comfortable operating both strategically and tactically, with the ability to move seamlessly between technical accounting, financial planning support, systems optimization, and day-to-day transaction review. Accounting & Financial Reporting - Lead all aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process. - Prepare timely and accurate monthly financial statements and supporting schedules. - Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP accounting standards. - Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee all accounting operations. - Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet analyses. - Manage accounting for prepaid expenses, fixed assets, accrued liabilities, and equity transactions. - Develop, document, and maintain accounting policies and procedures. - Ensure compliance with debt covenant and investor reporting requirements, as applicable. - Serve as primary contact for external audits, tax providers, and other financial advisors. SaaS Revenue Accounting - Own ASC 606 revenue recognition processes and policies. - Oversee contract accounting and revenue reporting utilizing Maxio and NetSuite. - Review customer contract structures and evaluate accounting implications. - Ensure accurate accounting for: o       Subscription revenue o       Multi-year contracts o       Deferred revenue o       Contract assets and liabilities o       Sales commissions and capitalized contract costs - Partner with Sales Operations and Customer Success teams to ensure data accuracy and completeness. Financial Planning & Analysis Support - Partner with the CFO to prepare annual budgets and periodic forecasts. - Assist in developing departmental budgets and spending analyses. - Support monthly forecast updates and variance analysis. - Prepare management reporting packages and KPI dashboards. - Analyze trends in revenue, margins, operating expenses, customer retention, and cash flow. - Contribute to board reporting and investor presentation materials. SaaS Metrics & Business Analytics - Develop and maintain recurring reporting of key SaaS metrics, including: o         ARR o         MRR o         Net Revenue Retention (NRR) o         Gross Revenue Retention (GRR) o         Customer Acquisition Cost (CAC) o         CAC Payback o         Lifetime Value (LTV) o         Gross Margin o         Rule of 40 - Partner with department leaders to evaluate business performance and support decision-making. - Improve visibility into operational and financial drivers of company performance. ## Team Leadership - Direct and mentor an offshore accounting resources. - Establish accountability and continuous improvement within the accounting function. - Develop cross-training and process documentation to support scalability. - Foster a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and operational excellence. Systems & Process Improvement - Serve as accounting owner for NetSuite and Maxio financial processes. - Identify opportunities to automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency. - Implement best practices around close management, reconciliations, controls, and reporting. - Lead future finance-related system enhancements and integrations. - Support due diligence and integration efforts related to strategic initiatives. - Identify opportunities to use AI, automate workflows and improve reporting efficiency. Internal Controls & Compliance - Maintain an effective internal control environment appropriate for a growing SaaS organization. - Develop scalable policies and procedures to support growth. - Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and statutory filing requirements. - Monitor financial risks and recommend mitigation strategies. Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. - CPA required. - 7+ years of accounting experience. - Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Accounting Manager experience. - Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting. - Experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition. - Experience working in a recurring revenue or SaaS environment. - Advanced Excel and financial modeling skills. - Experience with NetSuite ERP. ## Preferred - Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm). - Experience with Maxio (formerly SaaSOptics/Chargify). - Experience supporting venture-backed, private equity-backed, or growth-stage technology companies. - Experience supporting annual audits and lender reporting. - Familiarity with SaaS operating metrics and subscription business models. - FP&A, budgeting, and forecasting experience. Critical Success Factors The successful candidate will: - Operate comfortably in a lean, high-accountability environment. - Balance strong technical accounting skills with business acumen. - Demonstrate ownership and a bias toward action. - Communicate effectively with executives and functional leaders. - Build scalable processes that support continued company growth. - Possess strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. - Thrive in an environment where adaptability and continuous improvement are highly valued. ## Perks & Benefits - Competitive salary + annual bonus - Flexible PTO and hybrid/remote work options - Full medical, dental, and vision coverage - 401K with generous company match + financial planning - Company-paid life and disability insurance - Collaborative and purpose-driven culture ## About Us PeopleGrove empowers colleges and universities to deliver meaningful engagement and hands-on learning that drives measurable outcomes for students, alumni, programs, and institutions. From mentorship and career readiness to clinical placements and competency management, PeopleGrove helps institutions improve student preparedness, meet accreditation standards, and prove program effectiveness. The platform supports over 500 institutions and 750+ academic programs, including 98% of key clinical programs in the United States. Learn how PeopleGrove is shaping the future through a comprehensive suite of solutions across the entire learner lifecycle– from student and alumni engagement to clinical experiential education, mentorship, and career readiness. Visit us at www.peoplegrove.com and follow us on LinkedIn. ## About PeopleGrove ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: PeopleGrove is a Career Access Platform that partners with universities to provide mentorship, networking, career exploration, and experiential learning tools, helping students build social capital and succeed in their careers. - **Entity Type**: Private (backed by The Riverside Company; acquired CORE Higher Education Group in 2024) - **Headquarters**: Warwick, Rhode Island, USA (post-merger); also has offices in San Francisco, Wilmington, and Arlington, with remote employees in India, Canada, Ireland, and Germany - **Founded**: 2015 - **Founders**: Not publicly disclosed ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Education technology (EdTech) – higher education software - **Target customers**: B2B – colleges, universities, and academic programs (500+ institutional partners, 750+ unique programs supported) - **Mission statement**: “To drive outcomes through meaningful engagement & experiential education by empowering colleges and universities to deliver value, prove impact, and ensure institutional effectiveness across the student and alumni lifecycle.” ## Products & Services PeopleGrove offers a unified product suite that covers the entire learner lifecycle, from enrollment to alumni engagement: - **PeopleGrove Platform (Career Access Platform)**: AI-powered smart career network that recommends Mentorship, Networking, Career Exploration, and Job Connections. Designed to help students (especially those without existing networks) build social capital. - **CORE Product Suite (formerly CORE Higher Education Group)**: Tools for managing clinical and non-clinical experiential education, including scheduling, tracking, compliance, and accreditation reporting. Widely used by nursing, pharmacy, health sciences, and other programs. - **Enrollment Yield Solutions**: Personalized engagement to boost enrollment and reduce summer melt. - **Student Retention Tools**: Scalable academic and emotional support resources. - **Alumni Engagement Platform**: Grow alumni participation and strengthen donor pipelines. - **Mentorship & Career Readiness**: Connect students with alumni and industry mentors using AI matching. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not disclosed - **Key Metrics**: - **Annual Revenue**: $3.8M (pre-merger figure per LinkedIn; likely higher after integration) - **Total Funding**: $13.6M (across 6 funding rounds) - **Users**: 20+ million users across the country - **Institutional Partners**: 500+ (including 60% of US News Top 100 Universities) - **User Retention**: 96% retention rate, 5/5 average rating from user interactions - **Headcount**: ~250 employees (post-merger); 43.1% YoY growth (pre-merger) - **Notable Investors / Partners**: The Riverside Company (portfolio company) - **Growth Signals**: Merged with CORE Higher Education Group in 2024 and rebranded as one company; launched a unified website and product suite; expanded into clinical program management across 98% of key US clinical programs. ## Competitive Advantages - **Comprehensive lifecycle coverage**: The only platform that spans enrollment, student success, experiential learning, career readiness, alumni engagement, and mentorship in one integrated suite. - **Deep clinical education focus**: 98% of key clinical programs in the US use PeopleGrove/CORE – a strong moat in the healthcare education vertical. - **AI + human connection**: AI-powered matching and automation reduce administrative burden while maintaining the human element of mentorship and networking. - **High user satisfaction**: 96% retention rate and 5/5 average rating indicate strong product-market fit and user love. - **Private equity backing**: Riverside Company provides capital and strategic support for aggressive growth. ## Strategic Focus - **Integration and unification**: Combining the best of PeopleGrove and CORE into a single platform with deeper cross-product workflows. - **Accreditation and outcomes**: Helping institutions prove program effectiveness, meet accreditation standards, and improve student preparedness. - **Expanding into new academic programs**: Leveraging the clinical vertical to move into behavioral sciences, education, and other health sciences. - **AI-driven efficiency**: Continuing to invest in AI to automate scheduling, compliance, and matching, saving institutions time (e.g., 10 hours saved per week reported by users). ## Why Work Here - **Remote-first culture**: Work from anywhere in the US or India; flexible PTO and generous leave policies. - **Comprehensive benefits**: Premium healthcare (medical, dental, vision in the US), 401K, retirement plan, wellness benefits (Headspace, Gympass, Ginger, Omada), Employee Assistance Program. - **Travel and bonding**: Opportunities for team offsites and company-wide gatherings. - **Culture**: “Curiosity is rewarded and the unknown is embraced” – emphasis on growth, learning, and mission-driven work in education. - **Employee ratings**: 4.2/5 on LinkedIn (34 reviews), with high work-life balance (4.5), compensation (4.0), culture (4.0), and career growth (3.9). - **Impact**: Directly helps institutions drive enrollment, student success, and alumni impact – meaningful work for those passionate about education. ## Sources 1. [peoplegrove.com – Careers page](https://www.peoplegrove.com/about/careers/) 2. [peoplegrove.com – Main site](https://www.peoplegrove.com/) 3. [builtin.com – Company profile](https://builtin.com/company/peoplegrove) 4. [linkedin.com – PeopleGrove company page](https://linkedin.com/company/peoplegrove) 5. [businesswire.com – Merger announcement](https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251216671056/en/PeopleGrove-and-CORE-Higher-Education-Group-Rebrand-as-One-Company-Launch-Unified-Website-and-Product-Suite) ## Other roles at PeopleGrove - [Engagement Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/engagement-manager-peoplegrove-remote-jxhmgj06zamr) - [Contract & Billing Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/contract-billing-operations-manager-peoplegrove-remote-157fb5ny9b4m) - [Senior Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/senior-product-manager-peoplegrove-remote-x7dhqdv8gsw6) - [Client Strategist](https://feeny.ai/job/client-strategist-peoplegrove-remote-gxycfrk1efbw) - [Lead Product Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/lead-product-manager-peoplegrove-remote-8rx6vx7perq7) - [Product Operations Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/product-operations-manager-peoplegrove-remote-9ez9md4qms0n) - [Implementation Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/implementation-manager-peoplegrove-remote-dw6f3dztzxe9) - [Product Success Specialist (Remote)](https://feeny.ai/job/product-success-specialist-remote-peoplegrove-mumbai-523q8r38q89d) — Mumbai, India - [Sales Development Representative](https://feeny.ai/job/sales-development-representative-peoplegrove-remote-e7zkky7dy5xy) - [Client Success Manager](https://feeny.ai/job/client-success-manager-peoplegrove-remote-zptdcb7267qg)