Controller

Position Overview 

Employment Category: Exempt
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer

This position is responsible for all accounting related activities from general ledger maintenance through to financial statements. This is a hands-on role that requires attention to detail, ability to handle multiple priorities, and solid organization skills. The controller works alongside the Human Resources Manager and the Senior Accountant. Candidates will have demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills and will work across all constituencies to build collaborative and trusting relationships. The position requires strong Excel skills coupled with the need to work with and integrate varied financial information systems. Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial and Raiser’s Edge is a plus.

requirements and responsibilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting with 3-5 years of experience in accounting with emphasis on not-for-profit.
• Oversee the general ledger for timely recording of transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity and adherence to internal controls
• Overall general ledger account reconciliation including, but not limited to, accounts receivable, accounts payable, debt, other liabilities and assets
• Ensure timely tuition receivables and have the ability to follow up on late or missed payments
• Prepare and distribute monthly department reports
• Reconcile payroll, benefits, 941’s, tax deposits & other payroll related activities  
• Reconciliation of investment and endowment accounts
• Update monthly cash flow projections
• Maintain fixed assets schedules and restricted spending schedules
• Weekly reconciliation of gift revenues and reconciliation to Advancement
• Serve as primary backup for Human Resources Manager & Senior Accountant
• Work with Chief Financial Officer: 
  • Preparing and maintaining annual budgets.
  • Preparation of annual audits for Finance Operations, 403(b) Retirement plan, and Worker’s Compensation.
  • Cash flow projection
  • Additional reporting and projects as required
• Other tasks as assigned or needed, consistent with an academic boarding school environment.

A more detailed job description can be requested by contacting HR@kentshill.org

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