Accounting Manager - High-Growth EdTech Startup

About Stepful:

Stepful is reimagining allied healthcare training by offering affordable, online, instructor-led, and AI-supported programs that help learners—regardless of background or circumstance—launch high-demand healthcare careers.

In addition to our direct-to-consumer training, Stepful partners with leading healthcare institutions to address the growing national shortage of healthcare workers. Our graduates, including Medical Assistants, Pharmacy Technicians, Nurses, and more, form the talent pipelines at major employers like CVS, NY-Presbyterian, HCA, Providence, and Walgreens.

Stepful is backed by Y Combinator, Reach Capital, and AlleyCorp, with a recent $31.5M Series B led by Oak HC/FT. We were named the #1 EdTech company in the U.S. by TIME for 2025.

We’re improving access to quality healthcare for everyone, everywhere, and improving access to healthcare careers for those who need them most

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:

In response to substantial organic and acquisition-driven growth, we are expanding our team and hiring an Accounting Manager. This net-new position - the second hire on our Accounting team - will be instrumental in enhancing and refining our existing financial processes, including reporting, month-end close, audit readiness and compliance.

In this role, you will manage the general ledger, oversee the complete monthly financial statement close process and drive continuous process improvement initiatives to boost departmental efficiency and scalability. The Accounting Manager will also assist the Controller with the implementation and ongoing expansion of our new ERP platform.

This hybrid role (T, W, Th in-person) is based out of our Lower Manhattan office and will report to our Controller.

What you’ll do:

Financial Operations and Reporting

• Improve the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting by proactively learning the nuances of the business’ financial processes and enhancing existing reporting

• Bring a high level of professionalism to all financial deliverables

• Oversee the consolidated Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions

Systems and Compliance

• Support the Controller with ERP system implementation, ongoing maintenance, and future enhancements

• Act as primary support for both financial statement audits and compliance audits

• Lead efforts to build out new workflows and structure, actively addressing and improving month-end close processes to drive operational efficiency

Technical Accounting and Department Development

• Assist the Controller in professionalizing the Accounting department, including implementing a control environment

• Co-author technical accounting memos and perform essential accounting standard research

• Prepare the department for "Big 4"-quality audit readiness

Strategic Collaboration

• Partner with HR, Operations, Leadership, and the broader FP&A team to provide data and insights that inform company decision-making

What you’ll bring:

• 4+ years of accounting experience (ideally with a mix of public accounting and industry experience)

• M&A or post-acquisition accounting experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or related field)

• Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP

• Strong proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets

Bonus points if:

• You have education, EdTech or healthcare industry experience (public accounting clients, industry job experience)

• You have SaaS or technology industry experience

• You've been involved with an ERP implementation (Rillet, QuickBooks, and Sage 50 experience is a plus)

• You hold CPA certification

Interview Process:

• Introductory call with Talent Acquisition team member

• Interview with Hiring Manager

• Take-Home Assignment

• Virtual Take-Home Review

• 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

• Learning stipend

• 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 $120,000 - $140,000, 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.

Please note we do not have a bonus structure at this time so all cash compensation will come in the form of base salary. The total compensation package will also include our benefits package and an equity (ISOs) package.

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.