Position Overview
The Controller will be responsible for Woodland's accounting functions, internal controls, budgeting support, audits, cash management, and compliance activities, ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all financial reporting in compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.
The Controller will support the School's mission and strategic priorities and serves as a key member of the Business Office, working collaboratively with the Head of School, designated trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, families, and external partners and vendors.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls to safeguard institutional assets.
- Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards across all financial processes.
- Monitor compliance with internal policies, donor restrictions, and Board-approved financial practices.
- Serve as a key guardian of fiduciary discipline across the institution.
- Assist the CFO with the preparation of the annual budget to align with the school's goals and mission and maintain account records related to the school's budget.
- Monitor budget-to-actual performance and identify discrepancies or emerging issues. Support the CFO in forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate expense coding and financial accountability.
- Be responsible for and be the primary leader in the annual financial audit and any other audits by outside authorities.
- Ensure timely completion of audit schedules, confirmations, and required disclosures.
