Senior Accounting & Controls Manager

Exeter; Exeter, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 141,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH seeks a senior finance professional to lead internal controls, general ledger, and accounting policy. You will partner with the Director of Finance, Controller and CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role oversees GL, month-end close, audits, and collaboration with ERP systems (Blackbaud SIS, Enrollment Management, and Tuition Management) along with inventory accounting, requiring CPA preferred and 10–15 years of experience in a

Qualifications

• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
• CPA preferred but not mandatory.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls experience.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial statement reporting.

Responsibilities

• Lead senior finance team to support the CFO and Controller.
• Oversee general ledger and month-end close.
• Improve procedures, controls, and documentation.
• Coordinate audits with external auditors.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, and billing.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Leadership

ERP systems

MS Office

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud Fusion

Blackbaud SIS

Enrollment Management

Tuition Management

Job description

Phillips Exeter Academy in Exeter, NH seeks a senior finance professional to lead internal controls, general ledger, and accounting policy. You will partner with the Director of Finance, Controller and CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance.

The role oversees GL, month-end close, audits, and collaboration with ERP systems (Blackbaud SIS, Enrollment Management, and Tuition Management) along with inventory accounting, requiring CPA preferred and 10–15 years of experience in a