Controller

Job Type

Full-time

Description

The Controller is a key leader for Clarke who reports to the CFO and is visible throughout the school's management team. The Controller manages the accounting and general ledger of Clarke, including preparing financial statements and tax reporting and managing internal and external audits. The Controller administers the financial policies in compliance with funder requirements and can successfully manage multiple priorities with competing timelines.

Requirements

• Provide day-to-day management of finance, accounting and administrative systems, maintaining excellent financial controls, records, policies & procedures
• Maintains completeness and accuracy
• Performs monthly and year-end closings and prepares, quarterly, Balance Sheet and Income Statement account reconciliations
• Maintain daily cash reporting and cash forecast
• Prepare monthly and annual financial reports
• Develop and implement appropriate control and risk management procedures
• Manage, coach, cross-train, and develop Finance team members in Accounts Payable, General Accounting, Accounts Receivable / Student Billing, Grant reporting
• Identify opportunities to streamline activities and lead implementation of new processes and technologies.
• Meet established timelines and perform duties in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Manage accounting for state and federal grants including analysis of spend and reporting
• Manage the year-end audit and tax filings with the outside auditors (e.g. 990, MA PC)
• Prepare and submit relevant state filings, in consultation with relevant consultants (e.g. CFR, UFR)
• Engage in special projects and other duties as assigned

Qualifications :

Salary Description

85,000 - $105,000 / annually

Salary : $85,000 - $105,000