<div>At <a href="https://www.hopskipdrive.com/">HopSkipDrive</a>, our goal is to create opportunity for all through mobility.  We’re a technology company that solves complex transportation challenges where there is a heightened need for safety, equity, and care. Through our marketplace, we connect kids, older adults, or anyone needing extra support to highly-vetted caregivers on wheels. Through our software, we solve the biggest transportation challenges facing schools and school districts around the country.  Founded by three moms as a solution to their own transportation challenges, we’ve now facilitated more than five million rides across over 17 states around the country. We continue to expand at a rapid pace, making the Inc. 5000 list four times, as well as the Deloitte 500 Fast-Growing Technology list. HopSkipDrive is a Series D company and has raised $100M in funding to date.</div>Who We Are: The Accounting team at HopSkipDrive ensures the integrity of our financial reporting, supports compliance, and builds the systems and processes that enable scale. We play a key role in driving operational excellence as the business grows. <ul> <li>Lead the preparation of accurate, timely financial statements to inform strategic business decisions.</li> <li>Own and continuously improve the month-end close process to increase rigor, speed, and accuracy.</li> <li>Develop and enforce accounting policies and procedures in alignment with GAAP best practices.</li> <li>Optimize accounting operations including accounts receivable and accounts payable</li> <li>Partner cross-functionally to analyze financial performance and support business growth initiatives.</li> <li>Enhance and monitor internal controls, financial systems, and audit readiness to ensure compliance.</li> <li>Oversee the optimization of ERP system to support scalable operations.</li> <li>Serve as the primary liaison for external auditors and manage all aspects of the annual audit process.</li> </ul>   Who You Are: We’re looking for a strategic and hands-on accounting leader who is passionate about building scalable processes and teams in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’re confident navigating complexity, grounded in GAAP expertise, and energized by the opportunity to lead through growth and drive operational excellence.  <ul> <li>CPA designation and a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting.</li> <li>15+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4+ years in a Controller-level role.</li> <li>Proven experience leading month-end close and preparing GAAP-compliant financial statements.</li> <li>Demonstrated success in optimizing accounting systems, including ERP platforms</li> <li>Strong leadership experience with a track record of building and developing high-performing teams.</li> <li>Deep understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.</li> <li>Experience managing audits and serving as the primary contact for external auditors.</li> <li>Effective cross-functional collaborator with strong communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.</li> <li>Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting team for scale. </li> </ul> Our Investment In You We want you to be an owner in our company and share in executing our vision, so every full-time employee has equity. In addition, we offer flexible vacation, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, 401(k), FSA, and an opportunity to work for a uniquely positioned, VC-backed company in a hugely attractive space with significant upside potential. HopSkipDrive is proud to operate as a drug-free workplace. HopSkipDrive is also committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this role is $200,000 - $240,000. The total compensation package for this role also includes equity stock options and a target bonus. This position is remote and, as such, compensation will ultimately be in line with the location in which the position is filled. Final compensation for this role will be determined by several factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skill set, certifications, and specific work location.  HopSkipDrive is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected class. *For this role, we are open to candidates based on the West Coast, in one of the following states in which we hire in: AZ, CA, CO, NM, NV, OR, UT, or WA. There will be an ask to travel to the LA HQ on a semi-regular basis.*