Strategic Financial Controller for Nonprofit School

Saint Mary's Hall; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Mary\'s Hall is seeking a Controller to lead financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analyses. The role also manages front-end Business Office operations including accounts payable, procurement, vendor onboarding, and expense platforms.

The Controller will partner with academic and administrative leaders to drive strategic financial decisions in a nonprofit, independent school setting.

Qualifications

• Solid knowledge of GAAP for nonprofit entities.
• Experience with financial reporting, budgeting, and audit support.
• Strong Excel skills including financial modeling and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare financial statements, management reports, and budget-to-actual analyses.
• Coordinate audit activities and IRS/regulatory filings.
• Manage accounts payable, receivable, fixed assets, cash management, and reconciliations.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial analysis and strategic guidance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Excel advanced

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business

CPA preferred

Job description

Saint Mary\'s Hall is seeking a Controller to lead financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, and budget-to-actual analyses. The role also manages front-end Business Office operations including accounts payable, procurement, vendor onboarding, and expense platforms.

The Controller will partner with academic and administrative leaders to drive strategic financial decisions in a nonprofit, independent school setting.