Controller/Business Manager

St. Martin's Episcopal School; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin’s Episcopal School seeks a Controller/Business Manager to join the Business Office, overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and audit preparation.

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer, this 12‑month, full-time role works with administrators, families, and vendors to ensure accurate records and compliant processes, using Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• 2–5 years of accounting experience; supervisory experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, AP and AR.
• Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting including restricted funds and endowments.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work independently.
• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student billing.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget reports, reconciliations, and financial analyses.
• Supervise and support accounting staff while promoting accuracy, efficiency, and collaboration.
• Assist with annual budget development and work with school leadership to monitor departmental budgets.
• Manage cash flow and support sound financial planning.
• Oversee payroll accounting, benefits-related financial transactions, and retirement plan deposits.
• Maintain effective internal controls and compliance with applicable financial and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate annual audit preparation and assist with required tax filings and financial reporting.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support the effective use of Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT and other accounting systems.
• Partner with administrators, employees, families, and vendors to provide responsive and professional service.

Skills

Accounting experience

Supervisory experience

General ledger

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Nonprofit accounting

Fund accounting

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Multitasking

Time management

Independent work

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT

Job description

St. Martin’s Episcopal School isseeking a Controller / Business Manager to join our Business Office team. Thisposition plays a key role in maintaining the financial health and operationalefficiency of the school. Reporting to the Chief Financial and OperatingOfficer, the Controller oversees the school’s accounting operations, financialreporting, cash management, internal controls, and audit preparation whileproviding hands-on support for daily financial activities. The ideal candidateis a detail-oriented, analytical, and collaborative professional who enjoysboth managing financial processes and being actively involved in day-to-dayaccounting. We are looking for someone who takes initiative, exercises soundjudgment, and values accuracy, accountability, and exceptional service.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee dailyaccounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, accountspayable, accounts receivable, and student billing.
• Prepare monthlyfinancial statements, budget reports, reconciliations, and financialanalyses.
• Supervise andsupport accounting staff while promoting accuracy, efficiency, andcollaboration.
• Assist withannual budget development and work with school leadership to monitordepartmental budgets.
• Manage cash flowand support sound financial planning.
• Oversee payrollaccounting, benefits-related financial transactions, and retirement plandeposits.
• Maintaineffective internal controls and compliance with applicable financial andregulatory requirements.
• Coordinateannual audit preparation and assist with required tax filings andfinancial reporting.
• Maintainaccurate financial records and support the effective use of BlackbaudFinancial Edge NXT and other accounting systems.
• Partner withadministrators, employees, families, and vendors to provide responsive andprofessional service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Two to five years of accounting experience; supervisoryexperience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financialreporting, budgeting, reconciliations, accounts payable, and accountsreceivable.
• Experience with nonprofit or fund accounting, includingrestricted funds and endowments, is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT is preferred.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving, andcommunication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and workindependently.
• A commitment to confidentiality, accuracy, professionalism, andcollaborative teamwork.

At St. Martin’s Episcopal School, you will be part of aclose-knit school community where your work contributes directly to the successof our students, faculty, and staff. We value professionalism, collaboration,and a shared commitment to our school's mission. This is a full-time, 12-month,benefits-eligible position with a school-based work schedule.

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is an equal opportunity employercommitted to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce. St. Martin’sEpiscopal School does not discriminate against employees or applicants foret employment on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, gender identity,national and ethnic origin, disability, genetic information, sexualorientation, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state,or local law. EOE

Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation during theapplication or hiring process may contact the Human Resources Office [e-mail].