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Remote | Accounting Leadership
Ensemble Performing Arts is seeking an experienced, systems and data savvy
. This role reports directly to the Corporate Controller with a heavy dotted line reporting responsibility to the Business Unit President and will own the full accounting operations for a portfolio of music and dance schools, leading system and process transformation, and enterprise/school standardization work. This role must understand the operating rhythm of a school including seasonality, tuition billing and recital/event revenue, and operate with the judgment and independence of a controller who can represent the accounting function in front of and partnering with school leadership.
This is the right fit for a controller who wants to build scalable infrastructure for a portfolio of schools, mentor other accounting leaders, and take ownership of rapidly growing business unit — while still staying close to the transaction-level detail of school operations.
Accounting Operations & Close- Own accurate and timely monthly and year-end closes across a portfolio of schools, with full P&L and balance sheet accountability at each location
Oversee tuition and enrollment-based revenue recognition, including deferred revenue for prepaid tuition, seasonal enrollment surges, and mid-session refunds or withdrawals
Supervise and develop a remote accounting team, including the responsibility of an outsource relationship, across general ledger and close functions
Review and approve school-level financial statements and reconciliations to consolidation, acting as a first line of quality control for the Corporate Controller
Identify and resolve complex technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition for tuition and program fees, leases for studio and school locations, purchase accounting) and document conclusions
Internal Controls & Compliance- Design, implement, and monitor internal controls across assigned schools, including cash handling, tuition billing, and refund controls, closing gaps proactively rather than reactively
Manage and lead audit preparation activities for the School Division, serving as the primary point of contact for external auditors
Partner with the Corporate Controller to standardize policies, procedures, and documentation across the Schools Division and the broader organization
Ensure complete capture and reconciliation of revenue processed through third-party platforms, including ticketing, events, and merchandise, so that no revenue stream is missed at month-end close
M&A & Systems Leadership- Lead of newly acquired schools into NetSuite, student billing/enrollment systems, and related systems, including opening balance sheet validation and purchase accounting support
Drive system migrations and process re-engineering projects — including student billing and enrollment platforms — from scoping through go-live, acting as project lead rather than participant
Build and maintain scalable reporting templates and chart-of-accounts standards that can be rolled out across multiple schools
Create and own Ensemble’s F&A integration playbook, documenting the standard process end to end [3.1]
Team & Cross-Functional Leadership- Mentor and develop accounting team members across all business units
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, HR, and Operations to ensure accounting alignment, clean enrollment and tuition data, and consistent reporting
Represent the accounting function directly with School Leadership providing financial clarity on enrollment trends, tuition collections, and school-level profitability, and pushing back on issues independently
Act as a proactive thought partner to the Corporate Controller, surfacing risks and improvement opportunities before being asked
— enrollment surges, session-based billing, and recital/event revenue
The compensation range for this position is $125,000–$145,000 per year, commensurate with experience. A competitive benefits package is provided, including a 401(k) with employer match; health, vision, and dental benefits; and Paid Time-Off.
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Diversity is a strength of our community. If you meet most but not all of the qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.
Ensemble Performing Arts is of the fastest-growing platforms of independently-run performing arts schools and businesses in the United States. We are powered by passionate educators and supported by a team that believes in preserving what makes each school and business unit special. With a multi-state, multi-entity footprint and active M&A pipeline, we are committed to operational excellence and a people-first culture grounded in respect, flexibility, and shared purpose. We offer opportunities for growth and leadership in a fast-scaling organization and a chance to directly shape the finance function of a mission-driven company.
Our mission is empowering artists by safeguarding the businesses that love them♡. Our values include:
To learn more about Ensemble Performing Arts, visit http://www.ensembleschools.com/ www.ensembleschools.com.
_Ensemble Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with applicable law. _It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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What is the salary for this role?
The salary for this role is $125,000 per annum.
What experience is required?
7+ years of experience is required.
Is this position still open?
Yes, currently active and accepting applications.
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