ACCOUNTING MANAGER/CONTROLLER
Full-Time Position Available Immediately
Position Overview:
Full-Time Position Available Immediately
Position Overview:
Christchurch School seeks a disciplined, results-oriented Accounting Manager/Controller to join its exciting Business Office team. The School is looking for individuals who foster an inclusive workplace built on equitable policies and procedures, and who are also able to engage a diverse team of co-workers, students, and parents. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter who can work both independently and collaboratively in a fluid environment.
The Accounting Manager/Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), while also providing additional indirect oversight of the accounting team.
The position is currently open and can begin immediately.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee general ledger, accounting functions, and systems, and ensure compliance with appropriate GAAP.
- Ensure that accounting entries are correctly posted to the proper accounts and that the financial records are accurate.
- Manage the monthly closing process and ensure all balance sheet accounts are reconciled monthly in a timely manner.
- Ensure that sound financial controls are established and maintained while optimizing and streamlining accounting processes.
- Coordinate with other departments, especially Admissions and Development, to ensure that all transactions are properly captured and recorded in the accounting system.
- Prepare, analyze, and submit monthly budget reports to the Budget Managers.
- Prepare, analyze, and submit monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to the CFO and Head of School.
- Support analytical needs including variance reporting budgetary efficiency.
- Coordinate the annual financial audit process.
- Assist with preparation of the School’s annual operating and capital budgets.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related fields.
- A minimum of 3-5 years of professional experience in business, accounting experience, and/or related fields.
- Team player with a positive attitude, proactive approach, and customer service mindset.
- Well-developed strategic, critical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficient interpersonal skills, including tact, diplomacy, confidentiality, and judgement.
- Able to multi-task and work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage and prioritize multiple responsibilities and competing demands, and adapt to frequent and unexpected changes.
- Adept at attention to detail and able to develop, implement and analyze strategies.
- Excellent Excel skills.
- Experienced and skilled in the use of accounting software. Blackbaud NXT experience is a plus.
- Experience with Fund Accounting is a plus.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The School is an equal opportunity employer. The School provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including lactation, age, disability, genetic information or any other factor prohibited by applicable law. All aspects of personnel management – including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, recruitment, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits, training and working conditions – will be administered in accordance with this policy. Each employee is expected to do their part to maintain a working environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
Conditional Offers:
An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Compensation and Benefits:
Christchurch School offers a highly competitive compensation package with benefits to include excellent health plan options, retirement benefits, professional development, and networking opportunities. This is a 12-month full-time exempt position.
Hours of Work:
Monday through Friday from 8:00-5:00 p.m. Evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.
Please submit a resume, salary requirements, and a cover letter to Christopher B. Werner,
Chief Financial Officer, at cwerner@christchurchschool.org
