Controller

Responsibilities

Kforce's client, a leading private high school in central Connecticut is looking for their next Controller. This role is an in-office opportunity with great benefits. This person is responsible for:

• Oversees, directly or indirectly, the Business Office staff and all activities assigned to them including accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury management, bank reconciliations, general accounting, unitized endowment pool tracking, and budget monitoring and controls
• As a Controller, you will be responsible for management of Purchasing, Accounting and Auxiliary services; Serve as primary liaison and provide oversight of relationships with the School Store
• Responsible for all aspects of the general ledger and sub-ledgers
• Assists the CFO in developing and maintaining the school's budget; Provides timely and accurate budget vs. actual reports to Senior Administration and Budget Managers; Monitors budget variances and notifies Budget Managers and/or Senior Administration of potential problem areas
• Direct reports include A/R, A/P and staff accountant
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration with a concentration in accounting required or combination of education and work experience in related field; Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred
• Proficient in computerized accounting and endowment unitization systems and spreadsheets
• Demonstrated ability to modify systems according to evolving School's needs
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lead and supervise team of professional staff
• Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to work independently, collaborate as a member of a team, and ability to resolve challenges
  
  

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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