Senior Accountant/Controller

The Senior Accountant/Controller oversees the general accounting for all internal and external funds associated with the school. The position oversees all fiscal operations, ensuring compliance with GAAP, driving the month-end close process, preparing financial statements, and managing general ledger accuracy. This role involves managing accounts payable/receivable, handling audits, and analyzing financial data to support strategic decision-making for management.

Specific duties include:

• Reviews Payroll, AP Postings and Daily SMART transactions
• Completes Bank Reconciliations
• Prepares and informs Weekly, Monthly, Annual Cash Flow
• Oversees Buy Now, Deferred Revenue and cash management with fiscal and audit procedures
• Prepares Annual Financials and Budget Actual Reports
• Prepares and Presents Quarterly Reports to the Foundation Board and Board of Trustees
• Monitors all purchasing/spending, compliance with GAAP, establish financial policies and audits.
• Completes all required financial reports and taxes in conjunction with the auditors for the school and Foundation.
• Reports financial results for all Foundation campaigns and school capital projects.
• Manages the records of insurable property, insurance claims, Obtain certificates of insurance for all school activities
• Prepares monthly reconciliations for all Foundation Cash & Investment accounts.
• Ensures compliance with payroll tax regulations, and assists with corporate tax returns

Job Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience: Several years of progressive accounting experience, CPA certification and prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Software Proficiency: Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.) and other accounting software.

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Several years of progressive accounting experience, CPA certification and prior supervisory experience preferred.
• Advanced skills in Excel (pivot tables, macros, etc.) and other accounting software.