Financial Controller

As part of the President’s leadership team, the Financial Controller will have one direct report to oversee all financial aspects of the school as well as will support the Finance Committee, Development Team, and the Board.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Have complete ownership of the month end close process to include reconciling bank and credit card accounts, preparing Balance Sheet reconciliations, and completing variance analysis for income statement account fluctuations.
• Oversee accounts payable function to ensure all outgoing payments have proper support and approvals.
• Prepare quarterly financial statements and covenant requirements for the Bank.
• Serve as point person during annual audit by completing requests from CPA firm, preparing financial statements/notes, and filing necessary submissions required for non for profit organizations.
• Drive the annual budget process by collecting data points from various department heads and presenting the finished product to the Finance Committee.
• Serve as liaison to external counsel, banks, brokerage firms, and additional third-party service providers.
• Manage numerous functions to include payroll, benefits, purchasing, facilities, etc.
• Various ad hoc projects as requested by the school leadership team, Finance Committee, Development Office, and the Board.

Requested Experience/Attributes:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or related field
• 3+ years of experience, public accounting is preferred but not required
• Ability to organize meetings, create agendas, and drive conversations with senior management
• Preference to candidates who have completed or in the process of completing CPA/CFA/MBA
• Genuine interest in working at a school (role will be on site 4+ days per week)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products – intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel