Controller

Our employer is a Jewish day school. They are looking for an individual to report to the Executive Director and play a critical role in ensuring the financial health and operational efficiency of the school. The Controller is responsible for maintaining accurate records, overseeing financial reporting and forecasting, and supporting data-driven decision-making across the organization. This position will interact with all departments, support key operational systems, and contribute to strategic initiatives through financial and operational insight.

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Key Responsibilities

• Record Keeping and Profits and Loss Oversight
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records for all school operations
• Prepare and review profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and other financial statements
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations
• Support audit processes and provide necessary documentation to external auditors

Monthly Accounting and Forecasting

• Lead month-end and year-end accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to school leadership
• Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and scenario analyses
• Collaborate with school leaders to align operational plans with financial objectives

Operational Systems and Reporting

• Oversee key systems supporting the school's operations and financial processes
• Drive software enhancements and continuous improvements to streamline reporting and operations
• Track and report on non-financial indicators relevant to school performance and efficiency
• Serve as a point of contact for finance-related inquiries across the organization

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• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (CPA designation preferred)
• Proven experience in accounting, financial reporting and forecasting in a complex organization
• Strong knowledge of financial software; experience leading system enhancements is an asset
• Highly organized, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities independently
• Excellent communication, collaboration and problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, independent thinker with the ability to work across departments and levels of the organization
• Strong analytical skills and experience presenting financial and operational data to senior leadership and Board committees