Strategic Finance Controller for Education

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks a Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations within the Business Office. Reporting to the CFO, you will prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and audits to safeguard school assets.

Key duties include overseeing accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining internal controls, and developing accounting policies aligned with GAAP for sound financial decision-making.

Qualifications

• CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting and minimum 5–7 years of nonprofit accounting experience.
• Managerial experience with mentoring and developing staff in an independent school or higher education setting preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to interact with school representatives, parents, students, and business partners.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and assist accounts payable, student billing, and other accounting personnel in the Business Office, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, including variance analysis.
• Act as staff support at Finance Committee and Technology, Building & Grounds Committee meetings of the Board, taking and preparing minutes.
• Crosstrain on finance functions including payroll, accounts payable, budgeting, accounts receivable, and student billing.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP

Communication

Staff mentoring

Internal controls

Education

CPA

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Veracross

Microsoft 365

Job description

Duchesne Academy of the Sacred Heart seeks a Controller to lead the accounting and financial operations within the Business Office. Reporting to the CFO, you will prepare and analyze financial reports, budgets, forecasts, and audits to safeguard school assets.

Key duties include overseeing accounting functions, ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining internal controls, and developing accounting policies aligned with GAAP for sound financial decision-making.