Business Manager

Controller Position

We're a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization. This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration, and a passion for supporting early education.

Benefits include dental insurance, employee discounts, health insurance, paid time off, and vision insurance.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Administration: Full-cycle accounting (AP, AR, payroll, P&L, budgeting), tuition collection & reconciliation (QuickBooks Online), supply purchasing & cost control
• Facilities & Vendor Management: Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections, manage all vendor relationships and contracts
• Technology Oversight: Maintain computers, Wi-Fi, cameras, access systems, printers, manage AI tools and childcare software platforms
• Leadership & HR: Support 100+ employees across multiple sites, help elevate workplace culture and operational standards, oversee hiring and personnel compliance
• Childcare Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with early education standards & licensing, works directly with directors to support center excellence
• Traction (EOS) Execution: Participate in leadership meetings, execute priorities, track KPIs, and drive results

Requirements

• 5+ years in financial ops, preferably in childcare, education, or franchise
• Strong in QuickBooks, Excel, Office Suite, and tech troubleshooting
• Comfortable working full time and traveling to centers
• Pass background, credit, and employment checks
• Sign confidentiality agreement
• Provide references and salary history

Compensation is based on experience and performance. Growth opportunities in a thriving, values-based organization.

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.