Full-time, 12 Month, Exempt - Staff

Key School seeks an experienced Controller to lead all accounting, financial reporting, audit and compliance for the school. The Controller will oversee daily operations such as A/P, A/R, general ledger and bank reconciliations while also supporting budgeting, grant management and audits, and ensuring adherence to GAAP, IRS, and other regulations for strategic financial health.  Key responsibilities include hands-on bookkeeping, month-end close, generating financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet), analyzing and explaining variances, managing internal controls and best practices, leading the financial and 403(b) audits, and preparing the Form 990. The Controller reports to the Director of Finance and Operations and supervises the AP/AR Manager. 

Essential Responsibilities:

• Leads and manages all aspects of the general ledger, financial reporting, audit and accounting compliance.
• Reconciles monthly bank statements to the general ledger.
• On a quarterly basis, analyzes and justifies any general ledger discrepancies.
• Reconciles the general ledger and the Advancement Annual Giving, Restricted and Endowment sub ledgers on a monthly basis, in conjunction with Advancement.
• Reconciles the endowment and investments to the general ledger on a quarterly basis, recording any dividends, gains or losses. 
• Prepares and analyzes monthly financial statements.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly departmental and divisional budget reports and answers questions from administrators and department heads concerning their budgets.
• Tracks capital acquisitions and posts assets to the general ledger, calculates monthly depreciation.
• Prepares, manages and is responsible for all aspects of the financial audit.  Responds to the audit team by answering questions and requests for additional information.
• Supports the 403(b) audit team by preparing employee files for audit review and requesting reports from third party administrators.
• Completes the annual Form 990 schedule of work papers and responds to questions.
• Manages and supports the Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Manager in their work.
• Works closely with the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Finance and Operations regarding payroll and benefit management.
• Works closely with the Director of Human Resources and the Director of Finance and Operations to support all periodic surveys and mandated requests for information.
• Prepares and files personal property tax, charitable organization registration form and any other necessary compliance filings.
• Reconciles the bi-weekly and monthly payrolls to the general ledger.
• Prepares the monthly 403(b) retirement report and reconciles it to the payroll register.
• Supports the hiring, training and review of accounting and payroll personnel.
• Assists with other special projects and assigned duties as requested by the Director of Finance and Operations.

Required Skills/Competencies:

• CPA or MBA required with three to five years in nonprofit accounting experience, including managerial or leadership experience, with a particular interest in independent school expertise 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to learn and teach others as necessary
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
• Ability to function well in a high-paced, and at times, stressful environment
• Proficient with Blackbaud, Paycom, Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Physical Requirements:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. .

For the ADA, the "Essential Responsibilities" listed are essential job functions.

Work is normally performed in a typical work environment, with typical school noise and other disruptions. Both sitting and standing are required during a regular workday.

Normal vision and hearing abilities are required to interact with students, parents, faculty, and staff, and with school equipment.

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.
• Ability to work at a desk and computer screen for extended periods.
• Ability to turn, bend, and reach.
• Ability to move oneself around the campus.

The position requires adaptability, analyzing, assessing, calculating, decision-making, dependability, good judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing.

Compensation/Benefits:

Key School offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, a generous 403(b) Plan, 10 Vacation Days, 10 Sick Days, 3 Personal Days, and much more.

The salary range for this position is $110,000-120,000 and is based upon several factors that include, but not limited to the candidate’s years of work experience, education and skills. There are additional opportunities on campus for coaching and various stipends as well.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: 

Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who are culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. We learn and grow both as individuals and as a school community when students and adults of diverse backgrounds, abilities and identities develop an understanding of and respect for our commonalities and differences. Together, we have created a community that reflects diversity across a broad spectrum and will help fulfill Key’s promise to prepare our students for the challenges and responsibilities they will assume in an increasingly connected yet diverse and pluralistic world. The diverse student body is 39% students of color, and 32% of our students receive financial aid to create a socioeconomically diverse community. Learn more about our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging at Key

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, completed application, and three professional references by selecting the link.

About Key School

Founded in 1958 by professors from St. John's College, Key School engages children from 2.5 years of age through grade 12 in a progressive, coeducational, college-preparatory, day program on its picturesque 15-acre campus located 4 miles from downtown Annapolis. Perhaps no mandate in Key School's Mission Statement lies closer to the heart of the community than its injunction to "Sustain an ethical school culture that engenders an inherent respect for the dignity of every human being, recognizes that personal liberty must be balanced by personal responsibility and individual action by the needs of others, and stresses to all members of the School community the importance of trust, mutual respect, and compassion." Key students are collaborative critical thinkers who are motivated and open-minded. Highly committed to their students, Key faculty and staff are supportive, industrious, creative, and approachable. A student-centered environment, Key places great value on respectful open discourse among students and adults alike. With a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Key is particularly interested in candidates with experience in creating inclusive school settings and who a...re culturally responsive. We are seeking candidates with a commitment to educational equity and justice. Key School is an equal opportunity employer.Please submit a resume and cover letter to Key’s Director of Finance and Operations Caroline Ewing at cewing@keyschool.org

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