Renbrook School (West Hartford, CT), an independent day school for children age three to grade eight, currently seeks an experienced professional to fill the position of Controller. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for oversight of all financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and employee benefits administration.

Responsibilities

This hands-on position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Business Office activities, which include:

• Manage/oversee the day-to-day responsibility for all financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, hiring processes and employee benefits administration; serve as back-up for these functions, when necessary
• Maintain current working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP); ensure appropriate financial policies and internal controls are implemented and followed; maintain knowledge of employment laws applicable to workers in Connecticut
• On a monthly basis, reconcile all cash, checking, and investment accounts; review and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries as necessary
• Lead and coordinate annual financial statement audit and 403(b) plan audit process
• Prepare/submit documents for completion of IRS Form 990, Forms 5500, 1094-C and 1095-C Forms
• Prepare financial statements and analyses and prepare and distribute monthly departmental budget reports
• Collaborate with the Development Office staff to reconcile fund designation for cash receipts and pledges; manage endowed funds; provide stewardship reports upon request
• Collaborate with departments to establish effective/efficient processes for financial management and oversight
• Participate in Finance Committee and Investment Committee meetings and others as necessary

The review of candidates will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of November 2025.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related discipline is required, CPA preferred
• Five or more years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in an educational institution or other non-profit organization
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, practical experience with accounting software, Blackbaud preferred; willingness to adapt to and implement new/efficient work processes and applications
• Experience with human resource and payroll systems, ADP/Workforce Now preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ethics and the ability to handle confidential information
• Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills
• Must work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced office environment; ability to manage multiple competing priorities

About Renbrook School

Founded in 1935, Renbrook School is a pre-eminent preschool through eighth grade co-educational independent day school located in West Hartford, Connecticut. The school enrolls 330 students from 30 cities and towns in Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Renbrook experience is defined by a high degree of academic rigor, personalized attention as a result of small class sizes, a nurturing environment, and an emphasis on values and respect among members of a tight-knit community. Renbrook School is an affirmative action - equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, present or past history of mental disability, intellectual disability, learning disability or physical disability, including but not limited to blindness, veteran status, sexual orientation, and other protected classes. Renbrook School will make a reasonable accommodation to known disabilities of a qualified applicant or employee, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on its operation.

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