Strategic Nonprofit Controller & Financial Leader

MISBO; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Health insurance

Retirement plan with match

Life and AD&D insurance

Tuition remission for employees' kids

Job summary

St. Anne’s-Befield School is seeking aController to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will report to the COFO and partner on budgeting, cash management, and endowment oversight in a nonprofit educational setting.

The role requires a CPA-leaning background, 5+ years of accounting and supervisory experience, and deep GAAP knowledge. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a mission-driven work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years in progressive accounting and financial analysis with supervisory experience.
• CPA license highly desirable.
• Experience with GAAP and non-profit accounting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting under GAAP.
• Develop and monitor operating budget; provide variance alerts and forecasts.
• Manage the annual financial audit and IRS filings (990/990T).
• Oversee accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
• Establish and monitor internal accounting policies and controls.

Skills

Financial reporting

Budgeting

GAAP compliance

Internal controls

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Excel advanced

Non-profit accounting software

Job description

St. Anne’s-Befield School is seeking aController to lead day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls. You will report to the COFO and partner on budgeting, cash management, and endowment oversight in a nonprofit educational setting.

The role requires a CPA-leaning background, 5+ years of accounting and supervisory experience, and deep GAAP knowledge. Competitive salary and benefits accompany a mission-driven work environment.