Remote Accounting Manager for Education Management Company

Work From Anywhere in LATAM and the Philippines Work Schedule: US Timezone (Flexible) • Minimum 4 hours overlap with US business hours About Pearl Talent Pearl works with the top 1% of candidates from around the world and connects them with the best startups in the US and EU. Our clients have raised over $5B in aggregate and are backed by companies like OpenAI, a16z, and Founders Fund. Hear why we exist, what we believe in, and who we're building for: Watch here About the Client A fast-growing, family-office-backed education platform built through an acquisition roll-up strategy — acquiring well-established, independently owned schools and integrating them onto one operating platform — is looking for an Accounting Manager to take full ownership of its accounting function as the business scales. The company currently operates 11 locations and is targeting roughly 50 within three years, with revenue scaling from approximately $20M today toward $60M+ over the next two years. The finance function is being built for long-term growth and an eventual sale, giving this role real strategic weight beyond day-to-day bookkeeping. About the Role Today, the accounting function relies on two fractional, outsourced resources who only get the books 60–80% of the way closed each cycle, with a lot of manual review falling on the Director of Finance and Accounting. This role exists to fix that: one dedicated, full-time owner who can take the close from 80% to 100%, bring real structure to vendor and payables management, and build the systems this organization needs as it multiplies in size. You'll work closely with the Director of Finance and Accounting, who will guide you through the close in your first 30 days — from there, you'll run it independently. Success means owning a 5–7 day close cycle, becoming the primary point of contact for vendor and payment questions, and delivering a systems and process-improvement roadmap within your first 90 days. Core Responsibilities Full-Cycle Accounting & Month-End Close Own the full month-end close process end to end, targeting a 5–7 day close timeline. Prepare and review journal entries with clear, complete documentation of the reasoning behind each one. Progress from shadowing the close (Days 1–30) to running it independently (by Day 60) to full autonomy plus a systems roadmap (by Day 90). Maintain accuracy as a non-negotiable standard — never trade speed for correctness. Vendor & Payables Management Own oversight of the company's procurement and payables platform, including vendor onboarding. Process payables and serve as the primary point of contact for vendor payment-status questions. Apply a service-first, professional tone in all vendor and stakeholder communication. Systems, Process Improvement & Audit Readiness Identify finance systems and processes that won't scale, and drive improvements to completion. Deliver a systems and process-improvement roadmap by Day 90. Support consolidation of multiple school information systems where relevant to finance data flows. Help prepare the finance function for its first external audit. Cross-Functional Communication Communicate clearly and professionally with the Director of Finance, vendors, and site-level stakeholders. Bring proposed solutions, not just questions, when navigating ambiguity. Must-Have 5+ years of accounting experience at the Accounting Manager level or above, with demonstrated ownership of a full month-end close process end to end (not limited to AP, AR, or tax alone) U.S. GAAP / U.S. company accounting experience Strong Excel proficiency demonstrated through complex reconciliations, multi-entity consolidation, or financial modeling Proven ability to project-manage a full close process holistically across multiple workstreams, not just one function Full-time availability and dedication to this role, with no concurrent clients or independent accounting practice Minimum 4-hour overlap with U.S. time zones C1+ English (CEFR) for direct, client-facing communication with vendors and internal stakeholders Nice-to-Have Experience with NetSuite, Ramp, ADP Workforce Now, ProCare, Playground, or Brightwheel (training provided where needed) Prior experience with external audits or audit-readiness preparation Background in multi-location, multi-entity, or acquisition roll-up businesses Prior experience scaling accounting functions at a company growing from ~$20M toward $60M+ in revenue Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills Remote Work: Fully remote—work from anywhere Team Incentives: Recognition for maintaining 100% CRM hygiene and on-time reporting Generous PTO: In accordance with company policy Health Coverage for PH-based talents: HMO coverage after 3 months for full-time employees Direct Mentorship: Guidance from international industry experts Learning & Development: Ongoing access to resources for professional growth Global Networking: Connect with professionals worldwide Our Recruitment Process Application Screening Skills Assessment Topgrading Interview Client Interview Job Offer Client Onboarding Ready to Join Us? If you’re empathetic, organized, and passionate about improving patient experiences through operational excellence, this role is for you. Apply now to help make specialized healthcare more accessible to patients across the U.S.