Strategic Finance Controller - Nonprofit Education

Arrupe Jesuit High School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, CO seeks a Controller to lead the day-to-day financial operations, own the general ledger, month-end close, payroll, audits, and financial reporting to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees. This is a hands-on leadership role in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The successful candidate will modernize the Business Office, strengthen internal controls, optimize the cloud-based accounting platform (QuickBooks Online), develop dashboards, and provide

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Five or more years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including full-cycle general ledger and month-end close ownership.
• Strong command of GAAP and experience with the annual audit process.
• Proficiency with accounting software and advanced spreadsheet skills, with comfort learning and implementing new financial systems.
• Demonstrated accuracy, discretion, and sound judgment when handling confidential financial information.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Experience working within Google Workspace, including Google Sheets and Google Docs.

Responsibilities

• Own the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and banking relationships.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including bank, investment, and CWSP receivable accounts.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, grant tracking, and proper release of restrictions.
• Lead an efficient month-end and year-end close process.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit and Form 990 preparation, coordinating schedules and workpapers.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and segregation-of-duties safeguards.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local filing and reporting requirements, including payroll tax and nonprofit obligations.
• Prepare timely financial statements and reporting packages for the President, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Deliver budgeting, forecasting, and multi-year scenario planning in partnership with school leadership.
• Stabilize and optimize the school's cloud-based accounting platform (QuickBooks Online).
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPIs for leadership and Finance Committee reporting.
• Partner with IT and department leaders to integrate financial and operational data.
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve Business Office workflows.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing and coordinate employee benefits administration.
• Coordinate CWSP billing, collections, and revenue recognition for partner accounts.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Payroll processing

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Excellent communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Excel

Google Sheets

Google Docs

Job description

Arrupe Jesuit High School in Denver, CO seeks a Controller to lead the day-to-day financial operations, own the general ledger, month-end close, payroll, audits, and financial reporting to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees. This is a hands-on leadership role in a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

The successful candidate will modernize the Business Office, strengthen internal controls, optimize the cloud-based accounting platform (QuickBooks Online), develop dashboards, and provide