What are the responsibilities and job description for the Comptroller position at Golden View Classical Academy?
This position will start in spring of 2026 in a training capacity, with the expectation of continuing into the 2026-2027 school year. The expected salary is $75,000-90,000.
Golden View Classical Academy is dedicated to the intellectual and moral betterment of our students, and encourages teachers to take their own moral and intellectual improvement seriously as part of an independent, responsible, and joyful school culture.
Purpose
The Comptroller ensures the financial integrity, transparency, and long-term fiscal health of the school so that resources are used responsibly in service of student learning. By providing accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and reliable financial systems, the Comptroller safeguards the school’s ability to achieve its urgent mission. The role exists to create stability, trust, and clarity in all financial operations so school leaders can make mission-aligned decisions grounded in accurate data.
Traits and Competencies:
Universal Character Traits: Golden View is distinguished by our mix of professionalism, seriousness, and joy. We strive to produce students who are independent, responsible, and joyful.
Role-Specific Competencies: Financial reporting, GAAP expertise, budgeting, internal controls, compliance, audit prep, process design, and supervision.
Required Knowledge: GAAP, governmental accounting, school finance regulations, grants, bond compliance, insurance requirements, and financial software.
Primary Outcomes
Financial Systems Are Accurate, Reliable, and Timely — Leadership receives accurate, on-time financial information; reconciliations are completed consistently; staff trust financial systems.
Budget Implementation Is Mission-Aligned, Balanced, and Predictable — The budget support and implementation is efficient, responsive, and aligned to school priorities; oversight of departmental budgets is thorough and ensures compliance with financial policies and procedures.
Compliance Obligations Are Met Without Error — All federal, state, authorizer, and debt requirements are met with no missed deadlines or findings.
Internal Controls Prevent Errors and Safeguard Assets — Financial processes are communicated clearly with staff so as to mitigate errors; internal controls are implemented to minimize fraud risk.
Grants, Contracts, and Special Funds Are Managed Accurately and Punctually — Reimbursements are timely, contracts are current, and bond and grant funds are managed accurately.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000