Controller

St. Mark’s Controller is an integral part of the School’s Operations Team, responsible for coordinating and preparing financial reports.  The Controller oversees the functions of accounting, audit, cash management, payroll and budgeting.  The role reports to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer..

General Accounting & Financial Reporting:

• Responsible for managing the school’s accounting, ensuring accurate and timely financial information, including preparation of monthly financial statements and analysis.
• Generates account reconciliations on a monthly basis and reviews bank activity daily.
• Along with a part-time AP specialist, conducts AP/AR functions, with focus on student billing.
• Monitors departmental budgets and works with owners regarding budget performance.
• Assists in developing accounting policies and ensuring compliance.
• Works closely with Development to ensure accuracy in gift reporting and reconciliation. 
• Willing to search out, investigate, and learn new compliance standards as well as take additional training to remain proficient in accounting and financial management.

• Provides all incoming cash receipts and makes deposits.

• Prepares for and manages annual financial audit, including preparation of schedules and work papers.

• Maintains fixed assets schedule and prepares quarterly/annual depreciation schedule.
• Develops and maintains SOP for Business Office functions.
• Sits on committees that may require financial oversight.
• Provides account analysis as requested.

 

Other Duties:

• Willing to take on additional responsibilities as assigned in a school environment including carpool, recess and other duties.
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Chief Financial & Operations Officer.

 

Requirements

• Ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Maintains up-to-date knowledge of accounting processes, GAAP and accounting software.
• Receives guests and visitors as well as faculty, staff, and administration in a friendly, courteous manner, and is sensitive to how her/his demeanor is reflective of the School.
• Works in a sometimes highly stressful environment dealing with a wide variety of challenges.
• Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
• Has physical agility to lift up to 50 pounds; to bend, stoop, and reach overhead.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required to meet deadlines and attend events.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required.  CPA, MBA or other advanced training is preferred.
• Experience in the private school sector and/or non-profit industry is preferred.