Controller for Education Nonprofit & Financial Stewardship

Foundation Academies; Trenton (NJ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit-based pay increases annually

Tax-deferred 403b retirement plan with

25% matching

Financial wellness advising

Disability benefits through Aflac

Professional development

Smartphone plan

Laptop provided

Team-building activities

Sick days

Personal days

Holiday observances

Job summary

Foundation Academies in Trenton, New Jersey seeks a Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. You will ensure financial accuracy, prepare statements, manage audits, and drive system improvements while partnering with school leaders to enable sound decisions and strong financial stewardship.

This role offers growth within a mission-driven nonprofit charter school, with merit-based pay increases and a robust

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting or Controller experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance.
• Experience managing audits, reconciliations, budgeting, and reporting.
• Strong Excel and ERP experience with process improvements.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to lead, develop, and hold a finance team accountable.
• Experience in charter school or nonprofit environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day accounting operations and the monthly close.
• Prepare financial statements, budget-to-actuals, and analyses.
• Maintain internal controls, procedures, and audit-ready records.
• Coordinate annual audits, grant accounting, and regulatory reporting.
• Monitor cash flow, receivables, reimbursements, and risks.
• Lead ERP improvements, automation, and process efficiencies.
• Supervise and develop Business Office staff with clear workflows.
• Translate financial information into clear insights for leaders.
• Support executive leadership with timely reporting and recommendations.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Foundation Academies in Trenton, New Jersey seeks a Controller to lead the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance functions. You will ensure financial accuracy, prepare statements, manage audits, and drive system improvements while partnering with school leaders to enable sound decisions and strong financial stewardship.

This role offers growth within a mission-driven nonprofit charter school, with merit-based pay increases and a robust