Accounting Manager - Flexible or Part-Time
Posted 2025-08-15
Remote, USA
Full Time
Immediate Start
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
About Tutu School:
At Tutu School, we believe in magiccreating it for children through our enchanting ballet classes and for entrepreneurs through a business model that thrives on creativity and joy. Were a growing network of boutique ballet schools for children aged 6 months to 8 years old, and were looking for a passionate and driven Accounting Manager to join our team in this newly created role.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to step into the first in-house finance role at Tutu Schools Twirlquarters (home office). Youll be our go-to expert for all things accounting, working closely with our leadership team and supporting both our franchise business and our four brand studios. Were looking for someone whos as comfortable in QuickBooks as they are building processes from the ground up and whos excited to grow alongside us. Whether you prefer to work remotely or in-person, full-time or part-time, were open to finding the right fit for your skills and schedule. We care more about finding someone thoughtful and talented than fitting into a traditional full-time box.
What Youll Do:
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely books for the franchisor and all brand-owned studios
• Lead the monthly close and prepare internal financial statements
• Ensure alignment with GAAP and support external audits, tax prep, and reporting
Revenue Management & Royalty Oversight
• Manage invoicing and tracking of franchise fees and royalties with support from an operations associate
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Conduct spot checks to validate franchisee financial submissions
Franchisee Financial Support & Benchmarking
• Create and share tools, templates, and dashboards to support franchisee financial tracking
• Collaborate with the team to create resources for franchisees on key metrics and financial best practices
• Monitor and share systemwide benchmarks to promote healthy unit economics
Corporate Unit Financial Management
• Oversee accounting for brand-owned studios, including studio-level P&Ls
• Reconcile sales, payroll, and operating expenses by studio
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability at the studio level
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
• Partner with leadership to manage the annual budget and forecasts
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling for key initiatives
• Help evaluate financial impact of strategic decisions
Cash Flow & Treasury
• Monitor cash flow and support short- and long-term cash planning
• Manage vendor payments, banking relationships, and disbursement approvals
• Support collections and cash optimization
Payroll & Benefits Accounting
• Coordinate payroll and benefits with external payroll provider
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure proper cost allocation in the GL
• Track and support compliance with wage, PTO, and benefits regulations
Process Optimization & Controls
• Develop and document standard processes and internal controls
• Streamline recurring workflows and automate where possible
• Help maintain a secure, scalable financial infrastructure
Business Decision Support
• Provide financial insights to support growth strategies
• Contribute to performance dashboards and KPI tracking
What Were Looking For:
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a multi-unit or franchise environment
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• Familiarity with accrual-based accounting, revenue recognition, payroll, retail, and royalty billing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; bonus points for experience with Classbug, FranConnect, or platforms like Gusto, Shopify, or Square
• A proactive, independent approach and comfortable balancing structure with flexibility
Why Youll Love Working With Us + Benefits:
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly culture
• A meaningful mission and values-driven tea
• The opportunity to help shape the financial systems of a company thats growing with intention and heart
At Tutu School, were building something special and wed love for you to be part of it.
Flexible work from home options available. Apply tot his job
• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• 401(k) matching
About Tutu School:
At Tutu School, we believe in magiccreating it for children through our enchanting ballet classes and for entrepreneurs through a business model that thrives on creativity and joy. Were a growing network of boutique ballet schools for children aged 6 months to 8 years old, and were looking for a passionate and driven Accounting Manager to join our team in this newly created role.
About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity to step into the first in-house finance role at Tutu Schools Twirlquarters (home office). Youll be our go-to expert for all things accounting, working closely with our leadership team and supporting both our franchise business and our four brand studios. Were looking for someone whos as comfortable in QuickBooks as they are building processes from the ground up and whos excited to grow alongside us. Whether you prefer to work remotely or in-person, full-time or part-time, were open to finding the right fit for your skills and schedule. We care more about finding someone thoughtful and talented than fitting into a traditional full-time box.
What Youll Do:
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Compliance
• Maintain accurate and timely books for the franchisor and all brand-owned studios
• Lead the monthly close and prepare internal financial statements
• Ensure alignment with GAAP and support external audits, tax prep, and reporting
Revenue Management & Royalty Oversight
• Manage invoicing and tracking of franchise fees and royalties with support from an operations associate
• Maintain deferred revenue schedules and ensure accurate revenue recognition
• Conduct spot checks to validate franchisee financial submissions
Franchisee Financial Support & Benchmarking
• Create and share tools, templates, and dashboards to support franchisee financial tracking
• Collaborate with the team to create resources for franchisees on key metrics and financial best practices
• Monitor and share systemwide benchmarks to promote healthy unit economics
Corporate Unit Financial Management
• Oversee accounting for brand-owned studios, including studio-level P&Ls
• Reconcile sales, payroll, and operating expenses by studio
• Collaborate with operations to improve profitability at the studio level
Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
• Partner with leadership to manage the annual budget and forecasts
• Support scenario planning and financial modeling for key initiatives
• Help evaluate financial impact of strategic decisions
Cash Flow & Treasury
• Monitor cash flow and support short- and long-term cash planning
• Manage vendor payments, banking relationships, and disbursement approvals
• Support collections and cash optimization
Payroll & Benefits Accounting
• Coordinate payroll and benefits with external payroll provider
• Reconcile payroll data and ensure proper cost allocation in the GL
• Track and support compliance with wage, PTO, and benefits regulations
Process Optimization & Controls
• Develop and document standard processes and internal controls
• Streamline recurring workflows and automate where possible
• Help maintain a secure, scalable financial infrastructure
Business Decision Support
• Provide financial insights to support growth strategies
• Contribute to performance dashboards and KPI tracking
What Were Looking For:
• 5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in a multi-unit or franchise environment
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA a plus
• Familiarity with accrual-based accounting, revenue recognition, payroll, retail, and royalty billing
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online and Excel; bonus points for experience with Classbug, FranConnect, or platforms like Gusto, Shopify, or Square
• A proactive, independent approach and comfortable balancing structure with flexibility
Why Youll Love Working With Us + Benefits:
• Paid time off (PTO), holidays, and sick leave
• Paid parental leave
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible schedule and remote-friendly culture
• A meaningful mission and values-driven tea
• The opportunity to help shape the financial systems of a company thats growing with intention and heart
At Tutu School, were building something special and wed love for you to be part of it.
Flexible work from home options available. Apply tot his job