Senior Accountant

Overview

Guidewell Education is a mission-driven organization representing a family of successful legacy brands in the education sector. Our mission is to deliver best-in-class, transformational educational experiences and resources, guiding every student with empathy and expertise.

Our portfolio includes some of the most trusted names in the educational services space, such as Applerouth Education, Summit Educational Group, ESM Prep, College MatchPoint, and Guidewell Global. Together, we provide a comprehensive suite of services including academic tutoring, standardized test preparation, executive function coaching, college counseling, graduate admissions, and summer enrichment.

Across our brands, we guide students and families at every stage of their academic journey. Our team is dedicated to helping students and professionals define their goals, develop confidence in their abilities, and achieve their full potential.

Our Culture & Values

At Guidewell Education, we're guided by values that shape how we support students and work together as colleagues - we are student-centered, empathetic, expert practitioners, and growth-oriented. These principles show up in every coaching relationship we build and every decision we make. You can read more about how our team lives these values at guidewelleducation.com/about.

Supervisor: Controller


Work Location: remote/hybrid, work from home primarily, with some required in-person days in greater Atlanta.

Work Hours: This is a full-time, exempt position.


About The Role


As a Senior Accountant, you will play a critical role in maintaining and strengthening our financial operations during a period of significant institutional growth. Reporting to the Controller, you will join a high-performing team focused on building scalable processes and driving an efficient 5-day month-end close. This is a hands-on role for a proactive professional who thrives in a fast-moving, Private Equity-backed environment. You will support both domestic and international acquisitions, multi-currency reporting, and purchase price accounting with both technical precision and a collaborative approach. We are looking for a teammate who thrives in a high-performance, student-centered culture: someone who can lean in with urgency during critical deadlines while also valuing sustainability and balance to stay sharp over the long term.


Key Responsibilities

• Support the month-end and year-end close processes within a 5-day timeline by preparing accurate journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting deliverables across multiple entities.
• Prepare and maintain accurate monthly financial statements, supporting schedules, and audit-ready reconciliation documentation under established accounting procedures.
• Perform detailed variance analysis to identify missing expenses, revenue timing discrepancies, balance sheet anomalies, and reporting inconsistencies during close preparation.
• Perform daily cash management activities, including oversight of multiple bank accounts, liquidity monitoring, and cash flow tracking to support accurate forecasting and timely financial decision-making.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and U.S. GAAP compliance by supporting internal controls, following established accounting workflows, and assisting with technical accounting treatments, including revenue recognition and lease accounting.
• Support multi-currency accounting operations and FX revaluations for international entities, specifically GBP and Mexican Peso reporting environments.
• Assist with purchase price accounting and integration support for newly acquired entities, including opening balance sheet validation and post-acquisition accounting adjustments under Controller guidance.
• Support consistent accounting workflows and internal control execution by collaborating cross-functionally with operations, admissions, HR, and payroll to ensure accurate transaction flow and reporting integrity across departments.
• Support FP&A and operational leadership with variance analysis, corporate tax filing data preparation, and reporting packages aligned to Private Equity reporting cadences, debt covenants, and internal management reporting requirements.
• Provide backup support for AP/AR operations during peak periods to ensure overall team continuity, responsiveness, and execution reliability.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or active CPA track preferred
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a Private Equity-backed or high-growth environment.
• Proficiency in Sage, NetSuite, or QuickBooks is required; experience in mid-market systems is preferred over highly segmented large-enterprise ERPs.
• Advanced Excel/Google Sheets skills, including mastery of pivot tables and complex data manipulation.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify missing accruals, unusual variances, and reporting inconsistencies through proactive financial review.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative personality to partner effectively with the broader team.
• Proactive self-starter who identifies opportunities to improve processes and support teammates during high-priority periods
• Ability to support critical deadlines during peak close and transaction periods when additional flexibility may occasionally be required
• Proven ability to maintain organized, audit-ready documentation standards with strong attention to detail and ownership.

Bonus Assets

• Public accounting or audit background, specifically focused on documentation standards
• Experience supporting international integrations or transitions for new company acquisitions
• Advanced reporting automation skills to streamline Private Equity and debt compliance packages
• Demonstrated expertise in purchase price accounting, lease accounting (finance and operating), and multi-currency/FX revaluation

What We Can Offer You

• Salary: $95,000-$110,000, depending on experience, plus a 5%-10% annual bonus, with the exact percentage finalized at the offer stage.
• A collaborative environment where team members are encouraged to contribute ideas and drive meaningful impact across the organization.
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunity to grow within a high-growth, PE-backed organization
• Discount on services
• Referral program

Diversity and Inclusion:

We believe that diversity and inclusion enrich education and drive success. We are committed to ensuring that all people who interact with Guidewell Education--parents, students, staff, contractors, partners, vendors--are respected and valued holistically. We are committed to attracting and retaining students and staff from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences because we believe that diversity fuels innovation and education to new heights.

The Legal Stuff:

Applicants will be considered for the position on the basis of their qualifications and ability to perform the job for which they are applying. Guidewell Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, genetics, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or status as a special disabled or other veteran covered by the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, as amended.

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