Controller

Washington International School; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington International School seeks a Controller to lead day-to-day operations of the finance department, ensuring GAAP compliance and accurate financial reporting across the organization.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will collaborate with executive staff and department directors on budgets, forecasts, efficiencies, and implementing finance IT tools and refined SOPs. This role aims to drive continuous improvement and timely backlogs reduction.

Qualifications

• GAAP compliance and financial reporting expertise required.
• Experience collaborating with executives and department directors on budgets and forecasts.
• Ability to identify efficiencies and streamline processes in a finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the finance department.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and accurate financial statements across the organization.
• Collaborate with CFO and stakeholders on budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Process improvement

Job description

Job Summary

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead all day-to-day operations of the finance department while ensuring compliance with GAAP and other applicable standards, rules and regulations. The Controller will also collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders, including executive-level staff and other department directors on budgets and financial reporting.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will lead all day-to-day operations of the finance department while ensuring compliance with GAAP and other applicable standards, rules and regulations. The Controller will also collaborate with a variety of internal stakeholders, including executive-level staff and other department directors on budgets and financial reporting. The Controller will be charged with identifying new opportunities to improve efficiencies, eliminate backlogs, and respond proactively to other department needs. The Controller will analyze existing processes, work closely with the CFO and finance staff to streamline current systems, leverage new finance-related information technology tools, and refine standard operating procedures to provide maximum benefit to the organization.

Salary Range = $120,000 - $160,000