About Stepful:
Stepful is a workforce platform redefining how America's largest health systems build, train, and retain their talent. Since our founding in 2021, Stepful’s trained over 32,000 practice-ready healthcare workers.
Layering onto our successful direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare career ladders for those who need them most.
Our students form the talent pipelines for major employers such as NY-Presbyterian, Mt. Sinai, HCA, Providence, CVS, and Walgreens. We have partnerships with half of the top 10 health systems in the US and are in process with many more.
Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $55M Series C led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.
Our values:
We credit much of our success to our exceptional team. We’re looking for mission-driven builders who thrive in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, and embody our four core values:
Care first: We do whatever it takes for our students to succeed.
Learn quickly: We test, learn with data, and iterate.
Build together: We win when we rely on each other.
Own it: We show up, take initiative, and show pride.
The opportunity:
We're adding a Controller to our Finance team to establish world-class accounting operations and lead our transition to Big 4 audits. You'll play a critical role in building scalable processes, ensuring audit readiness, and supporting our leadership team with strategic financial insights as we prepare for our next phase of growth.
This role reports directly to the Head of Finance and partners closely with cross-functional teams across the organization. You will establish robust accounting operations while maintaining the rigor required for financial accuracy and audit compliance.
This is a hybrid opportunity requiring three days/week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) working out of our office located in TriBeCa.
What you’ll do:
Own all aspects of accounting operations, including GL, AP, AR, payroll, revenue recognition, and tax compliance
Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
Lead preparation for and management of annual external audits with Big 4 accounting firm
Oversee revenue recognition policies in accordance with ASC 606, ensuring accuracy for B2C and B2B subscription usage models
Manage GL reconciliations and maintaining internal controls to ensure financial integrity
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements, including timely and accurate preparation of tax filings
Implement and monitor internal controls to ensure compliance with audit requirements
Optimize accounting workflows and documentation for scalability
Partner with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Manage relationships with auditors, tax advisors, and other external partners
Oversee an in-house and outsourced team of accounting professionals, including overseeing accounting operations for a recent acquisition
Lead ongoing accounting ERP implementation with Rillet
Drive process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and transparency
What you’ll bring:
CPA with 8–12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role
Track record of hiring, training, and developing high performing teams
Public accounting background (Big 4 preferred) with direct audit experience.
Experience in high-growth venture-backed companies (ideally Series B–D stage)
In-depth knowledge of US GAAP, ASC 606, and internal control frameworks
Proven track record of successfully preparing a company for Big 4 audits
Hands-on operational accounting skills with ability to dive into details while managing strategic initiatives
Strong ERP experience (Rillet is a plus) and ability to lead system implementations
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
Bonus points if:
Experience in SaaS, technology-enabled services, or subscription-based revenue model
Exposure to IPO readiness
Advanced Excel and experience with business intelligence tools
Interview Process:
Intro call with Talent Acquisition team
Interview with Hiring Manager
Take-Home Assignment
On-site Panel Interview
Benefits and Compensation:
Meaningful Equity Stake
Subsidized Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance plan options
401(k)
FSA, HSA and commuter benefits
Open vacation policy, including:
Guidance of 15 days PTO annually
Stepful closed the last week of December
15 work-from-anywhere days
10 public holidays observed for 2026
The target base salary range for this opportunity is $180,000 - $240,000 and is part of a competitive total rewards package including equity and benefits. Individual pay may vary from the target range and is determined by a number of factors including experience, internal pay equity and other relevant business considerations.
Stepful is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or other applicable legally protected characteristic.