Strategic Controller — Nonprofit Education Finance

Cristo Rey Jesuit; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Job summary

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston is seeking a mission-driven Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for the school, CWSP, and foundation. You will steward financial integrity, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive internal controls while partnering with the President, Director of Finance & HR, and leadership teams to sustain the mission.

The role demands a strategic, detail-oriented leader with 5–10+ years in accounting/finance, experience with nonprofit

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit accounting principles.
• Experience managing financial reporting, audits, and internal controls.
• High level of attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including general ledger, journal entries, and financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial statements for leadership and Board of Trustees.
• Maintain financial reporting across multiple entities (school, CWSP, foundation).
• Coordinate and lead the annual audit, Form 990, and other required filings.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and applicable state/federal requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and continuously improve financial processes.
• Oversee preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Monitor and manage cash flow across all accounts.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and financial system integrity.
• Ensure proper accounting for restricted funds, grants, and donor contributions.
• Support financial modeling and projections as needed.
• Oversee accounting for tuition, CWSP revenue, donations, and foundation activity.
• Monitor accounts receivable and coordinate collections efforts when needed.
• Supervise accounts payable processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and proper approvals.
• Review payroll in coordination with HR, including reconciliation of payroll and benefits accounts.
• Supervise accounting support personnel; collaborate on budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.

Skills

GAAP & nonprofit accounting

Financial leadership

Audit coordination

Internal controls

Payroll coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

DonorPerfect

Job description

Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory School of Houston is seeking a mission-driven Controller to lead accounting and financial operations for the school, CWSP, and foundation. You will steward financial integrity, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive internal controls while partnering with the President, Director of Finance & HR, and leadership teams to sustain the mission.

The role demands a strategic, detail-oriented leader with 5–10+ years in accounting/finance, experience with nonprofit