Job Description
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
About the Role:
We’re a family-owned and operated network of private childcare centers in Metro Atlanta seeking a hands-on Controller to oversee finance, operations, facilities, HR, and technology across our growing organization.
This is a high-responsibility, high-impact leadership role ideal for someone with deep experience in small business operations, financial administration, and a passion for supporting early education.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Administration
- Full-cycle accounting: AP, AR, payroll, P&L, budgeting
- Tuition collection & reconciliation (QuickBooks Online)
- Supply purchasing & cost control
Facilities & Vendor Management
- Oversee maintenance, repairs, inspections
- Manage all vendor relationships and contracts
Technology Oversight
- Maintain computers, Wi-Fi, cameras, access systems, printers
- Manage AI tools and childcare software platforms
Leadership & HR
- Support 100+ employees across multiple sites
- Help elevate workplace culture and operational standards
- Oversee hiring and personnel compliance
Childcare Industry Knowledge
- Familiarity with early education standards & licensing
- Works directly with directors to support center excellence
Traction (EOS) Execution
- Participate in leadership meetings
- Execute priorities, track KPIs, and drive results
Requirements:
- 5+ years in financial ops, preferably in childcare, education, or franchise
- Strong in QuickBooks, Excel, Office Suite, and tech troubleshooting
- Comfortable working full time and traveling to centers
- Pass background, credit, and employment checks
- Sign confidentiality agreement
- Provide references and salary history
Compensation:
- Based on experience and performance
Growth opportunities in a thriving, values-based organization
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Suwanee, Georgia |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
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