Controller Position Description

To Apply 

Interested and qualified candidates are invited to contact the consultants directly in confidence. Candidates will ultimately need to submit the following materials as separate PDF documents: 

• A cover letter expressing their interest in this particular position; 
• A current résumé; 
• A list of five professional references with name, relationship, phone number, and email address of each (references will not be contacted without the candidate’s permission) to: 
  • Sara Shulman Practice Leader – Development and Finance 
    • sara.shulman@carneysandoe.com 
  • Greg Britton Chief Operating Officer 
    • ggb@carneysandoe.com

The full-time equivalent salary range for this position is $180,000-$200,000. The starting salary is based upon, but not limited to, several factors that include years of experience, education level, and expertise. 

Qualifications and Personal Attributes ???????

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred
• Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior experience as a Controller
• Significant experience in non-profit accounting, preferably within an independent school, foundation, or other educational institution
• Demonstrated expertise in fund accounting, including restricted and endowment funds
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, audit processes, and internal control best practices
• Proven experience supervising accounting staff
• High proficiency with accounting systems and Google Workspace; Blackbaud experience preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a mission-driven environment while maintaining high professional standards
• Hands-on manager who is comfortable both executing and overseeing work
• Strong judgment, integrity, and discretion
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly

About The Spence School

The Spence School, founded in 1892, is an independent school for girls and young women with an enrollment of 750 students in Grades K–12. Spence is committed to an equitable and inclusive program and a diverse faculty, staff and student body. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

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