School Finance Controller — GAAP, Grants & Aid Lead

The Consortium of Jewish Day Schools; New York (NY); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Shefa School in Manhattan is hiring a full-time School Controller to join its Business Office team. This on-campus, 12-month role handles daily accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial controls, reporting to the CFO.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or independent schools, with GAAP proficiency and ability to coordinate audits and financial reporting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• Five to seven years of progressive accounting experience; nonprofit or independent school experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliation, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables and data formulas).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills.
• Experience administering financial aid programs, tuition assistance, enrollment management, or other student financial services preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting activities to ensure accurate, timely financial reporting per GAAP.
• Oversee day-to-day accounting and financial operations, including month-end and year-end close, and internal controls.
• Facilitate annual financial audit and Form 990 filing in partnership with external auditors/tax advisors.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and analyses for the CFO and stakeholders.
• Establish and evaluate internal controls, policies, and procedures for financial processes.
• Lead the Financial Aid Committee, review aid applications, and communicate with families about awards and payment plans.
• Coordinate submissions for Government Funding and Foundation Grants.
• Liaise with external parties on accounts receivable/payable matters.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Shefa School in Manhattan is hiring a full-time School Controller to join its Business Office team. This on-campus, 12-month role handles daily accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial controls, reporting to the CFO.

Strong Excel skills and attention to detail are essential. The ideal candidate will have 5–7 years of accounting experience, preferably in nonprofit or independent schools, with GAAP proficiency and ability to coordinate audits and financial reporting for