About Core Education

Core Education is a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming the business model of higher education through innovative programs and partnerships. We work collaboratively with colleges and universities to enhance learning experiences, promote student success, and drive positive outcomes. 

About the role

This is a key role for a hands-on finance professional who takes pride in both accuracy and innovation. You’ll oversee Core Education’s accounting operations, guide a capable Staff Accountant, and work closely with the SVP of Finance to enhance reporting and systems across a growing, mission-driven organization.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and technologically savvy, with strong NetSuite expertise and a proactive approach to improving processes and reporting. This position also includes management and development of the Staff Accountant, ensuring alignment across all accounting and finance workflows.

What you'll do

• Oversee the full accounting cycle, including general ledger, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
• Serve as the NetSuite functional owner, managing reporting structures, workflows, and integrations.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and process documentation
• Ensure compliance with Federal and State level tax and insurance requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors during annual audits and filings.
• Support the SVP of Finance with cash management, AR/AP oversight, and financial compliance activities
• Manage the org-wide budget and work with SVP of Strategic Finance on establishing department budgets
• Oversee billing and invoicing process
• Develop and manage key financial models
• Conduct monthly financial assessments and generate reports to be submitted to the SVP of Strategic Finance and Executive Leadership Team
• Maintain and enhance KPI reporting across lines of business to guide management and Board visibility into business performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field (master’s preferred)
• Proficiency in NetSuite required, with demonstrated experience in reporting and system optimization.
• 7+ years’ financial management experience at quickly growing small-midsized startups
• Excellent financial and accounting acumen
• Proven experience in financial forecasting
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to synthesize information quickly, distill important takeaways, and tell a compelling story
• Be a detail and results oriented individual who is self-motivated, flexible, and who thrives working in a dynamic, constantly changing environment