Controller, Nonprofit School - Hands-On Finance Leader

Careers In Nonprofits; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Careers In Nonprofits is seeking a hands-on Controller for a nonprofit school in San Mateo, CA. The on-site, full-time role will report to the Director of Finance and HR and oversee day-to-day transactions as well as month-end and year-end close.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting or Finance, at least five years in nonprofit accounting, and experience with budgeting, monthly financial reporting, and payroll. You will manage AP/AR, GL, and financial operations for the school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar.
• Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit accounting experience required.
• Experience with budgeting, monthly financial reporting and year-end close.
• Familiarity with payroll, AP/AR and GL management.
• Proficient with Excel and accounting software.
• Prior experience in an educational institution preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Track all receipts, disbursements and proper coding of accounts.
• Manage student accounts and respond promptly and professionally to parent inquiries.
• Bill families for tuition, extended care and auxiliary programs.
• Process all AP/AR and payroll.
• Reconcile investment, receivables, enrollment and contribution accounts.
• Review bank reconciliations prepared by outside CPA.
• Manage monthly financial close.
• Prepare and record journal entries, review general ledger activity and reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly.
• Prepare and distribute monthly budget, financial and variance reports to department leaders.
• Alert your supervisor to financial discrepancies, risks and emerging issues.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Manage credit card donations for annual giving, auction and related reconciliations.
• Manage online expense management systems to ensure proper coding and approval of purchases.
• Assist as additional hands during drop off/pick up lines and as lunch monitor, or other similar duties as requested.

Skills

Nonprofit accounting

Budgeting

Financial reporting

AP/AR

Payroll

Excel

GL management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Careers In Nonprofits is seeking a hands-on Controller for a nonprofit school in San Mateo, CA. The on-site, full-time role will report to the Director of Finance and HR and oversee day-to-day transactions as well as month-end and year-end close.

The ideal candidate has a BA in Accounting or Finance, at least five years in nonprofit accounting, and experience with budgeting, monthly financial reporting, and payroll. You will manage AP/AR, GL, and financial operations for the school.