Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Children's Land, based in the Chicagoland area, has been a trusted provider of early childhood education since 2005. With 11 locations, it serves over 1,500 students and employs more than 220 dedicated educators. Specializing in fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, Children's Land provides education from infancy through kindergarten, consistently surpassing state standards, with its kindergarten graduates performing at a first-grade level.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Controller to oversee all accounting and financial functions for our multi-location childcare business. This role requires expertise in payroll, general accounting, per-location Profit & Loss (P&L) management, consolidated financial reporting, cash management, and compliance. The ideal candidate will also have experience working within childcare or education industries, ensuring compliance with CCAP, DCFS, and other applicable regulations. This position requires a proactive, organized individual who can manage all accounting responsibilities independently and support daycare-specific financial processes.

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Key Responsibilities

Payroll Management :

• Process bi-weekly payroll for 200+ employees across 11 locations, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll taxes, deductions, benefits, and compliance with applicable labor laws.
• Reconcile payroll-related accounts and prepare necessary journal entries.

General Accounting :

Financial Reporting :

Cash Management :

Taxes :

Accounting Oversight & Compliance :

Childcare-Specific Duties :

Business Support & Analysis :

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Qualifications

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Benefits

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Work Schedule