This is a full-time, 12-month (June 1 – May 31) administrative position reporting directly to the Head of Finance and Operations.  The Controller is a senior financial manager responsible for the oversight of the accounting and internal control systems of the school as provided through the daily activities of the business office. The exercise of professional judgment in capturing financial transactions and maintaining the validity of the record keeping and the accuracy and timeliness of reporting is a critical responsibility of the Controller. The Controller manages the internal control system in the Business Office and related workflows of business office staff involved in accounting or bookkeeping activities. Under the direction of the Head of Finance and Operations, the Controller establishes policies and procedures to support and protect the financial information systems of the school.  

Primary Responsibilities:

• Establishes accounting policy and procedures that provides clear understandable steps for processing financial transactions of the school.
• Designs, develops, implements, and tests the internal controls that protect the school’s assets and strengthen the school’s financial system.
• Manages and teaches best accounting practices and processes to business office staff in support of financial objectives of the school.
• Maintains accounting schedules in an accurate and timely manner
• Produces timely informative financial reports on a monthly basis, including budget and cost-benefit reporting for academic program directors and operations managers. 
• Provides accurate, timely financial statements and reports as required by the Head of Finance and Operations for presentation to the Board of Trustees.
• Supports the Head of Finance and Operations with the financial information necessary for strategic and operational decision making.
• Primarily responsibility for audit preparation: questionnaires, schedules, journal entries, and other information requirements requested by the audit team. Responsible for compliance reporting for state, federal, association, and insurance purposes.
• Responsible for proficient and effective use of the computerized accounting system, Blackbaud Financial Edge, from data entry through reporting process. Implements internal controls to protect the integrity of accounting and related electronic data. 
• Sets a high standard for ethical behavior in the business office through professionalism and personal integrity. Support the Head of Finance and Operation’s efforts to create a strong sense of transparency in the financial process.
• Maintains a professional and customer service-oriented manner.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

15 years or more of progressive accounting and management experience with 10 years’ experience in the nonprofit or education industry preferred.  CPA, CMA or related certification preferred.  Expert knowledge and application of FASB, GAAP, and SAS; Expert knowledge and application of internal control systems; Excellent reconciliation skills; Demonstrated ability to manage office work processes from transaction to monthly financial reports; Ability to train staff in accounting procedures.

• Professional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management abilities.
• High cultural competency and a commitment to working with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple complex tasks and projects effectively with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Blackbaud Financial Edge, Crystal Reports, and associated products.
• Proficiency in Google Suite required.