Controller

Description

Applications are now being accepted for a Full-Time Controller.

Cape Fear Academy is a learning community committed to discovering and developing individual potential, preparing each student for success in college and life.

Located in Wilmington, NC, Cape Fear Academy is southeastern North Carolina’s premier PK3-12 independent school. A learning community of 813 students and 156 faculty and staff members, CFA is guided by its mission of discovering and developing individual potential. To accomplish this goal, CFA offers students an impressive array of opportunities in academics, the visual and performing arts, and athletics. Our 47-acre campus has state-of-the-art facilities that provide a rich and inspiring physical environment for students to explore and develop their passions. More important, CFA boasts a committed faculty and staff who live the school’s mission in their daily interactions with students.

Teachers at Cape Fear Academy deliver high quality instruction that emphasizes critical thinking, written and oral communication, and collaboration in a technology-rich environment. CFA’s academic curriculum establishes clear, coordinated goals for each course and grade level while still allowing teachers the freedom to be creative and innovative in their instructional choices. Academic departments foster collaborative decisions about curriculum, materials, and departmental goals. This high level of collegiality as well as support for continuous professional development make CFA an ideal place to grow professionally.

All members of the CFA community are familiar with and expected to uphold and foster the core values of respect, integrity, resilience, and accountability. These core values are the cornerstone of school-wide commitment to developing leadership skills in our students, preparing them for success in college and life.

Position Name- Controller

Scope of Role: This is a full-time, salaried, year-round, Exempt, in-person position responsible for providing support for assigned accounting functions for Cape Fear Academy. In addition, the incumbent is responsible for the supervision of the Accounts Receivable Accounting Specialist, the Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist, and the Payroll and Finance Specialist. 

Major Responsibilities:

1. General Ledger Management – Responsible for the maintaining of the General Ledger and all associated modules, process monthly journal entries, process monthly bank reconciliations and general ledger account reconciliations, fixed assets, and budget management. Provide financial support and financial reports for campus events and other departments. Reconciliation of school credit cards.
2. Contract and tuition charge issuance - Responsible for the annual preparation of enrollment contracts and posting tuition charges for the upcoming school year.
3. Payroll – Responsible for maintaining payroll records and leave reports and preparing all necessary reports associated with payroll.
4. Audit – Responsible for assisting with the annual audit including all required reconciliations and reports.
5. Document Management – Responsible for maintaining the off campus storage.
6. Financial Aid – Responsible for updating Financial Aid reports with information provided by FACTS.
7. Supervision of Accounts Receivable Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable Accounting Specialist and the Payroll and Accounting Specialist. 
8. Preparation and input of all survey reporting data to external agencies.
9. Take minutes at finance, insurance, facilities, and investment committee meetings.
10. Performs other projects and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, mathematical skills and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks effectively and meet multiple deadlines on a regular basis.
• Experience in processing payroll and familiar with online payroll systems.
• Experience with bank and general ledger account reconciliations with online software systems. 
• Excellent customer service and public relations skills.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical and problem solving skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Excellent computer and keyboarding skills.

Education: Bachelor’s degree is required, CPA license preferred. 

Experience: A minimum of 5 years of accounting and payroll experience required. Proficient in use of accounting and payroll software systems.

Equivalency:

Directly related experience or a combination of directly related education and experience may be considered in place of the above requirements.

Physical Requirements/Working Environment:

• Frequent use of the computer, phone, and copier and other essential office equipment.
• Ability to sit or stand at a workstation for the majority of a workday.
• Occasional travel required for seminars, conferences, and other training.
• Ability to handle stressful situations in a calm and objective manner.

Salary and Benefits:  We offer competitive compensation and a robust selection of benefits, including heavily subsidized Health Insurance for employees, employer paid Life and Long-Term Disability insurance, as well as a full complement of optional group insurance plans like Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life, Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Insurance for employees and families. We offer a healthy schedule of annual Holidays and we support retirement contributions with a 6% match after one year of service.

Starting Date:  July 1, 2026 or earlier preferred.

To apply:

Please visit our website and click on “Apply Here” 

https://www.capefearacademy.org/about/employment

Or use the link below:

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/All/bad901c1-f066-460d-90a1-32df81fba70b/Cape-Fear-Academy