Controller

Overview

Ridgefield Academy/Landmark Preschool (RA/LP) is seeking a proactive and inquisitive Controller to dedicate their time and effort supporting the day-to-day operations of the Business Office, including: monthly and quarterly balance sheet reconciliations, payroll processing, student billing, credit card reconciliations, general ledger entries, and other financial analysis as needed. This individual will be part of a lean business office team of four staff members. The ideal candidate will be a dedicated person willing to roll up their sleeves and perform many different tasks, all of them critical to the proper functioning of the Business Office.

This is a full-time, 12-month position reporting to the Chief Financial Officer

Hours are Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm

Salary Range: $75,000-$95,000

Core Responsibilities

• Perform monthly and/or quarterly reconciliations on all key balance sheet accounts including but not limited to A/R, A/P, cash and fund accounting among others
• Manage the audit process, including coordinating with the external auditors and providing all necessary documentation
• Assist External Auditors with annual audit and Form 990 preparation
• Create all student tuition billing for tuition and incidental invoices for camps, extended care as well as other charges
• Make student invoicing & payment changes in Veracross as required. Answer billing questions as they may arise
• Collect timesheets, enter payroll changes and process bi-weekly payroll
• Work closely with Human Resources on employee payroll and tax changes and benefit deductions for payroll processing
• Provide 1099 data to the auditor for distribution and filing.
• Review and audit payroll and general ledger entries and make adjustments in the system as needed
• Oversee the work product of the Accounting Specialist and Budget Coordinator
• Work closely with HR on any 403(b) reconciliations and other reconciliation needs as they may arise
• Partner with the HR Director, manage the annual 403(b) audit
• Process credit card reconciliations monthly. Work with department and division heads to provide receipts for credit card reconciliations
• Process the weekly A/P check run that is prepared by the Accounting Specialist
• Assist the CFO with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, and statements of cash flow for internal and external constituents
• Work with the CFO and Accounting Specialist by preparing the annual budget and reviewing departmental budgets throughout the year, as necessary
• Report all Tuition Remission Payments to A.G. Dewars insurance to update student tuition information. Report and fill out all claims to Dewars. Calculate expected refunds.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard the school's assets
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements
• Act as primary contact with ADP.
• Maintain a professional, ethical relationship with vendors, bankers, and other external stakeholders
• Respond to all communications within 24 hours by the same format in which communication was initiated
• Assist employees with questions regarding their pay, taxes, deductions, etc.
• Responds promptly to parent inquiries about student accounts
• Work with the Director of Advancement to ensure all donations are properly recorded
• Foster and support a culture of customer service within the Business Office
• Complete ad-hoc project and financial analysis assignments as needed
• Attend certain special events held by the school
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
• 4 years of relevant accounting and finance experience
• Ability to anticipate project needs, discern work priorities, and meet deadlines with little supervision
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; detail-oriented
• Customer service-minded, with an upbeat and approachable personality
• Desire to be part of a collaborative team with the capacity to work well individually
• Exceptional initiative, work ethic, and self-accountability
• Must have experience using and knowledge of ADP Workforce Now and Google Suite
• Veracross/Axiom experience is a plus
  
  

Interested candidates should submit their cover letter and resume to Stephanie Kowalski, Director of Human Resources at skowalski@ridgefieldacademy.org

Ridgefield Academy provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.