Controller/Business Manager

St. Martin's Episcopal School; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is seeking a Controller / Business Manager to join our Business Office team in Metairie, LA.

This full-time, 12-month role oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, cash management, internal controls, and audit prep while supporting day-to-day activities. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and capable of managing multiple priorities with confidentiality and professionalism.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 2–5 years accounting experience; supervisory experience a plus.
• Strong knowledge of GL accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, and reconciliations.
• Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting with restricted funds/endowments preferred.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT preferred.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations: GL maintenance, AP, AR, and student billing.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, budget reports, reconciliations, and analyses.
• Supervise accounting staff and promote accuracy and efficiency.
• Assist with annual budget development and monitor department budgets.
• Manage cash flow and support financial planning.
• Oversee payroll, benefits-related transactions, and retirement plan deposits.
• Maintain internal controls and regulatory compliance.
• Coordinate annual audit prep and assist with tax filings and reporting.
• Maintain records and support use of accounting systems.

Skills

General ledger

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Reconciliations

Accounts payable/receivable

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

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 foremployment 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].