Controller

Transform the Future of Children's Faith-Based Media Build the financial foundation of one of the fastest-growing faith-based media companies for Christian families. With a world-class leadership team now fully assembled, Minno is positioned for its next phase of disciplined, mission-driven growth. We're seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to own and scale our accounting function at this pivotal moment. The Opportunity As Controller, you'll own the integrity and scalability of Minno's accounting function at a critical inflection point. You'll partner directly with the CFO to build the systems, controls, and processes that support a growing, content-driven subscription business—while preparing the company for audits, fundraising diligence, and increasing revenue complexity across subscriptions, publishing, and content licensing. About Minno Minno is a Nashville-based global media company serving Christian kids and families through:
Minno Kids: Our flagship ad-free streaming platform experiencing triple-digit growth
Minno Originals: Award-winning original programming including "Laugh and Grow Bible for Kids" and "Young David"
YouTube channel: The fastest-growing Christian kids' channels with triple-digit year-over-year growth
Minno Press: Our successful publishing unit behind bestselling children's titles, including the award-winning "Minno Laugh & Grow Bible for Kids." Our leadership team includes industry veterans from Amazon, PBS KIDS, Duolingo, Disney, DreamWorks Animation, and other major entertainment brands. Following our recent Series A funding, we're well-capitalized for aggressive growth and innovation. We strive to be the leading voice globally for using media to spark kids' imaginations and curiosity about God and the Bible. We connect families through media that create shared faith experiences, support parents and grownups, and pave the way for enduring spiritual growth in children. Minno uniquely differentiates itself by promising:
Experiential Excellence: Top-tier quality that changes expectations and raises the bar for Christian content.
Safe Entertaining Christian Content: Kid-friendly, entertaining, engaging, age-appropriate, and Biblically aligned content.
Practical Faith Support: Resources that cultivate faith, invite conversation, and foster spiritual growth.
Values the Global Church: Honoring the diversity of the global church and people as image bearers of God. As a public benefit corporation, Minno is committed to helping kids and their families experience Jesus every day through media and technology. This mission drives everything we do. Position Overview Minno is seeking an experienced, hands-on Controller to own and scale our accounting function as the business grows. This is a highly visible role at a pivotal stage of the company, with increasing revenue complexity, expanding content production, evolving regulatory requirements, and future fundraising on the horizon. The Controller will be responsible for ensuring accounting accuracy, financial compliance, and operational rigor today, while building systems, processes, and controls that support the business tomorrow. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting expertise, strong judgment, and the ability to operate pragmatically in a fast-moving, growth-stage environment. Impact and Opportunity
Own the financial infrastructure of a mission-driven media company at the moment it matters most—when systems, controls, and processes must scale to match rapid growth.
Build and maintain GAAP-compliant financials that give leadership, investors, and board members full confidence in Minno's financial position.
Partner directly with the CFO to prepare the company for its first audit and ongoing fundraising diligence as we scale growth.
Establish scalable accounting processes and controls across a growing content slate, multiple revenue streams, and an expanding technology stack.
Translate accounting complexity into clear, actionable guidance for non-finance leaders across content, product, and operations. Join us at a pivotal moment as we scale without compromising the mission that brought us here. Work alongside a passionate team of technologists, educators, and content creators, all united by the mission of bringing Jesus into everyday family life through media. Key Responsibilities
Own the monthly close process, general ledger, and financial statements in accordance with GAAP Ensure accurate accounting across multiple revenue streams, including subscriptions, publishing, and content licensing.
Oversee content accounting, including capitalization, amortization, and impairment of produced and licensed content Establish, document, and maintain accounting policies as the business and content slate grow.
Oversee financial compliance and coordination of tax, regulatory, and required filings Manage relationships with external tax advisors, auditors, and consultants Support audit readiness, financial diligence, and investor-related reviews.
Design and implement scalable accounting processes, internal controls, and documentation.
Optimize financial systems and integrations across accounting, billing, and content data sources.
Manage and develop a Senior Staff Accountant, with opportunity to build the team over time.
Partner cross-functionally with content, publishing, product, operations, and legal teams.
Partner with the CFO to forecast cash flow and manage working capital, ensuring liquidity is aligned with production plans, growth initiatives, and revenue timing.
Demonstrate curiosity and comfort leveraging emerging technologies, including AI-enabled tools, to automate workflows, enhance reporting, improve accuracy, and increase team efficiency. Must-Have Qualifications:
7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including senior ownership of accounting operations.
Strong knowledge of GAAP Experience with media, entertainment, subscription, SaaS, or IP-driven businesses.
Hands-on experience with content accounting (capitalization, amortization, licensing).
Experience overseeing tax compliance and regulatory obligations in a growing company
Proven ability to scale accounting systems, processes, and controls.
Comfort operating in a startup or high-growth environment
Active CPA license Preferred Qualifications:
Experience supporting fundraising and financial diligence
Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools to improve accounting workflows and reporting efficiency Our Values
Biased towards Action: We take the initiative and make decisions quickly.
Curious, not Content: We are eager to learn and innovate.
Grit & Resilience: We persevere and follow through on our commitments.
Rigorous Intentionality: We pay attention to details and understand the "why" behind our work.
Think like Owners: We are resourceful and take wise risks.
Mutual Blessing: We operate generously on behalf of others.
Trust Builders: We gain confidence through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
Adapt & Flex: We operate effectively in uncertain situations. Location Ideally based in Nashville, TN, but open to remote work for the right candidate. Compensation and Benefits We offer a competitive compensation package including:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience.
Performance-based bonus.
Equity package.
Comprehensive benefits.
Professional development opportunities Minno is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. To apply, please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining your interest in Minno and how your experience aligns with our mission and values. Join us in our mission to help people experience the goodness of God through media and technology. Be part of shaping a product and a movement that could redefine how future generations engage with faith through technology,