Description

Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School has long been a wholehearted community of learners with a wholehearted commitment to cultivating student happiness, academic achievement, and character. In our classrooms, your children are called to be their best selves. 

Position summary: The primary role of the Controller is to develop reliable and accurate financial reporting. A reflective and detailed management accountant who leads with integrity and serves the community in a manner that is in alignment with the beliefs and core values of the school and its leadership.

Schedule: Monday-Friday; 8-4pm 

Position Type: Exempt; 130-140k/Year 

Department: Business Office 

Reports to: Chief Financial Officer 

Essential Functions/Job Duties 

• Reconciles payroll, all bank accounts, and investment accounts on a semi-monthly, monthly or quarterly basis 
• Develops and maintains a consistent and dependable monthly/quarterly/annual close 
• Oversees all cash receipts from school events, parents, students, etc., weekly bank deposits 
• Initiates and records all domestic and international wire transfers 
• Reviews profit and loss, budget to actuals, and balance sheet reports for errors or misstatements on a regular basis 
• Works with the revenue manager on student billing tracking any delinquent or missing tuition or enrolment payments 
• Performs quarterly reconciliations with development regarding endowments, contributions, and pledges 
• Performs first draft budget variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis 
• Ensures 1099 vendors are paid and issued tax forms each year-end 
• Maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure the safeguarding of the school’s assets 
• Researches discrepancies within the accounting system and resolves them

Other assigned tasks 

• Point on all external audits, worker’s comp audits, etc. 
• Provides administrative assistance as needed in processing student contracts 
• Research projects may be assigned on occasion; attend department meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School 

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field
• Work experience at an independent school is required 
• Knowledgeable of various accounting treatments and current trends and practices 
• Must be highly proficient in QuickBooks and other accounting systems 
• Team oriented, excellent work ethic; must be able to work effectively with other departments 
• Proficient in the use of technology and software; time management; meets deadlines 
• Able to manage multiple projects and requests seamlessly and with accuracy 
• Must be thorough and adept at asking probing questions that lead to problem solving