Job Description

Our award-winning client is seeking a Controller to join their team. The Controller oversees daily supervision of the Business Office staff, manages financial records, and provides oversight of HR functions at the school.

Responsibilities:

Business Office:

Manage Business Office staff, guiding procedures to ensure task success.

• Support Assistant Headmaster/CFO with accounting system data for budget and forecasting activities.

• Collaborate with Admissions and Development offices to accurately record department activity.

• Administer and monitor the financial system for accurate and timely finances.

• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

• Serve as backup for all Business Office duties, including payroll, wires, and accounts payable.

• Prepare monthly financial statements and reconcile the general ledger.

• Review bank accounts daily, approve positive pay activity, and initiate wires when necessary.

Human Resources:

• Oversee and administer employee benefits, including healthcare brokerage, benefit enrollments, and problem resolution.

• Ensure completion of all new hire documentation and maintenance of employee files.

• Administer background checks and coordinate benefit entitlement with the Office Manager, including time and attendance records.

• Provide employees with access to the SKS handbook and collect annual acknowledgments.

• Distribute and collect signed Housing agreements and proof of insurance for on-campus residents.

• Handle accident/compensation claims and complete required reports as requested.

Compliance:

• Coordinate with external auditors for the annual audit and 990 tax return.

• Ensure proper implementation of auditor recommendations.

• Ensure adherence to all School and Business Office procedures.

Required Qualifications:

• One of the following backgrounds is required: School, Fundraising, Nonprofit Financial Management, Grantmaking, or Education Mgmt.

• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge required.

• Degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent accounting experience.

• Experience with accounting software applications, along with proficiency in Microsoft Office.

• Raiser’s Edge, and Tuition Management experience highly preferred.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively interact with external and internal personnel.

• Exhibit excellent customer service skills.