Controller

Woodinville Montessori School; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Professional development allowance

Job summary

Woodinville Montessori School is seeking an experienced Controller to join our leadership team in Bothell, WA. This key, full-time position, starting July 1, 2026, involves overseeing all financial operations, including budgeting, fund accounting, and audit preparation. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of progressive finance experience, strong nonprofit accounting background, and CPA credentials preferred. We offer competitive compensation including health benefits and retirement plans, encouraging candidates who are passionate about education and community impact to apply.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience working with boards and external auditors.
• First Aid/CPR certification, TB test, and successful national/state background checks.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and nonprofit fund accounting.
• Prepare financial statements, annual budgets, and forecasts.
• Lead annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation.
• Partner with the Board and Finance Committee on reporting and strategy.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Education

CPA or advanced accounting credentials

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our leadership team. This is a key role for a mission‑driven finance professional who enjoys partnering with school leadership and the Board to ensure strong financial stewardship in support of students, families, and educators.

The Controller oversees all aspects of the school’s financial operations, including nonprofit fund accounting, budgeting, audit preparation, and board reporting. You’ll work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of School, and Board Finance Committee and play a strategic role in long‑term financial planning.

Our Bothell campus is conveniently located off I-405, just north of State Route 522.

This full‑time, year‑round position starts July 1, 2026, with expected work hours of Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. with the flexibility to work on the occasional evening.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day accounting and nonprofit fund accounting
• Prepare financial statements, annual budgets, and forecasts
• Lead annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation
• Partner with the Board and Finance Committee on reporting and strategy
• Oversee internal controls, cash management, and financial policies
• Support tuition revenue tracking and enrollment‑based forecasting
• Engage positively with the wider school community and collaborate actively across departments and program levels with a can‑do attitude.

Ideal Background

• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience (education or schools a plus)
• Experience working with boards and external auditors
• CPA or advanced accounting credentials preferred
• Collaborative, hands‑on approach and strong communication skills
• First Aid/CPR certification, TB test, and successful national/state background checks.

Why Join Us

• Collegial leadership team and engaged Board
• Competitive compensation and benefits

Salary / Benefits

The Salary range is $125,000 – $140,000 (DOE). Benefits include health, dental, vision, Long-Term Disability, life, and supplemental insurance, paid time off, 403b retirement plan, professional development allowance.

Application Process

We have streamlined our application process to make it as easy as possible for you to join our team. Our job postings are designed to reflect our values and vision, not just the tasks and pay. We require candidates to submit a cover letter and resume.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to support education and community impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Woodinville Montessori School celebrates the diversity of our school and local communities including race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, national or ethnic origin. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our educational programs, tuition assistance, hiring, and other school administered programs.