Controller

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Cristo Rey Fort Worth College Prep is seeking a Controller to lead financial operations for a mission-driven nonprofit high school. You will oversee statements, general ledger, and internal controls, while guiding budgeting, audits, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires 5–7 years of nonprofit financial management, GAAP expertise, and strong communication skills. Collaboration with leadership and the CWSP program is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5-7 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or educational setting.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting practices.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the school’s leadership team.
• Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations, including tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with Cristo Rey Network and diocesan financial reporting requirements.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tuition collection processes.
• Manage employee benefits and contracts; maintain insurance.
• Oversee cash management and forecasting to ensure liquidity for operational needs.
• Collaborate with CWSP to align billing and collections with program operations.
• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making by leadership and board.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in long-term financial planning to sustain the mission.
• Supervise finance and accounting staff and collaborate with leadership on fundraising and donor stewardship.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Analytical skills

Financial software

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

Bloomerang

Google Sheets

Job description

About Cristo Rey

If you walk around the bustling halls of Cristo Rey Fort Worth, you will quickly get the feeling that something different is happening here. Ask around and you will find that our teachers, administrators, and staff view their jobs at Cristo Rey not as careers, but as a calling.

About Cristo Rey

If you walk around the bustling halls of Cristo Rey Fort Worth, you will quickly get the feeling that something different is happening here. Ask around and you will find that our teachers, administrators, and staff view their jobs at Cristo Rey not as careers, but as a calling.

The Cristo Rey Network of high schools delivers a career focused, college preparatory education in the Catholic tradition for students with limited economic resources. Through the unique integration of rigorous academic curricula, four years of professional work experience, and support to and through college, Cristo Rey students are achieving their aspirations for postsecondary success at rates exceeding their peers.

Who We Are:

• Values-Driven: We educate the whole student: academically, spiritually, and socio-emotionally.
• Growth Opportunities: We prioritize our faculty and staff’s learning and growth.
• Invested Students and Engaged Families: Our students’ families seek out our schools.
• National Community: Our faculty and staff are a proud part of a national movement.

Position Overview:

The Controller at a Cristo Rey school plays a critical role in managing the school’s financial operations and ensuring compliance with accounting standards. The position supports the mission of Cristo Rey schools by overseeing financial planning, reporting, and control processes to maintain the school’s fiscal health and contribute to its mission of providing a faith-based, college preparatory education to underserved students.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Management:

• Oversee the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage the general ledger, ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial data.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Develop and monitor the annual budget in collaboration with the school’s leadership team.

Audit and Compliance:

• Coordinate and lead the annual financial audit process.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local financial regulations, including tax filings.
• Maintain compliance with Cristo Rey Network and diocesan financial reporting requirements.

Operational Support:

• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and tuition collection processes.
• Manage employee benefits and contracts
• Maintain insurance
• Oversee cash management and forecasting to ensure liquidity for operational needs.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP) to align billing and collections with program operations.

Strategic Financial Planning:

• Provide financial analysis to support strategic decision-making by the school leadership and board of directors.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
• Participate in long-term financial planning to ensure the sustainability of the school’s mission.

Leadership and Collaboration:

• Supervise finance and accounting staff, fostering professional growth and development.
• Collaborate with the President, Principal, and Development Office on financial matters, including fundraising and donor stewardship.
• Serve as a staff liaison to the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors, presenting financial updates and insights.

Who You Are

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit or educational setting.
• Skills and Knowledge:
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and nonprofit accounting practices.
  • Proficiency in financial software and tools (e.g., QuickBooks, Bloomerang, Google Sheets or similar).
  • Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Mission Alignment: Commitment to the mission and values of Cristo Rey schools, including a focus on serving underrepresented communities.