Education Finance Controller - Not-for-Profit

NOTRE DAME PREPARATORY SCHOOL; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, MD seeks a CPA-credentialed Controller with 5+ years in not-for-profit accounting to lead finance operations on site. You will manage purchasing, AP/AR, and billing, produce key financial statements, and support the Board with dashboards and analysis.

The role requires strong Excel and financial systems proficiency and supervises two staff. Ideal candidates have accounting leadership experience in independent schools or higher education, with a commitment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required with strong knowledge of GAAP and not-for-profit reporting.
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred; minimum five years in not-for-profit accounting.
• Experience managing staff and internal controls in an independent school or similar setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare critical financial reports: statements of activities, financial positions, and analyses.
• Oversee purchasing, accounts payable/receivable, and billing; supervise two staff.
• Ensure policy documentation, adherence to GAAP and not-for-profit regulations.
• Monitor cash, perform monthly bank reconciliations, and support board reporting.
• Oversee tuition and non-tuition receivables and assist in budgeting and month-end close.
• Collaborate with Executive Director and committees on financial dashboards and insights.

Skills

CPA or pursuing

Strong accounting & reporting

Not-for-profit accounting

Leadership / supervision

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA (or working toward it)

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Job description

Notre Dame Preparatory School in Towson, MD seeks a CPA-credentialed Controller with 5+ years in not-for-profit accounting to lead finance operations on site. You will manage purchasing, AP/AR, and billing, produce key financial statements, and support the Board with dashboards and analysis.

The role requires strong Excel and financial systems proficiency and supervises two staff. Ideal candidates have accounting leadership experience in independent schools or higher education, with a commitment