Controller

Warren Averett is seeking a dynamic, accounting proficient Controller for a large, well-established client of ours in Huntsville, AL. The primary responsibility of the Controller will be to oversee and coordinate all aspects of the school’s accounting department. The Controller will possess exceptional leadership skills, a strong background in accounting and finance, a proven commitment to accurate financial reporting and a demonstrated ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the ideal candidate will be a respected colleague who possesses strong relational skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervising accounts payable, by approving purchase orders, reviewing and approving invoice coding and 1099 preparation

• Supervising accounts receivable, reviewing billing and collections, managing monthly student billing reconciliations

• Internal controls, the review of monthly payroll, collection and submission of data for 5500’s and 990’s

• Assisting with budget preparation

• Ensuring accuracy of continuous record of cash and financial position of the School

• Creating and distributing financial and ad-hoc reports to appropriate directors and leaders

• Maintaining fixed asset records and coordinating with management the determination of depreciation rates to apply to capital assets for monthly depreciation

• Managing bank and trust accounts, projecting annual cash flow needs, and investing surplus cash in an appropriate manner for maximum returns

• Preparing reports for regulatory agencies

• Coordinating with human resources to review the administration of all benefit programs

• Developing and maintaining a chart of accounts and overall fund accounting system consistent with NAIS and FASB guidelines

• Coordinating month-end close process with accounting staff; reviewing and posting journal entries; reconciling balance sheet accounts, investment activities and bank activities monthly; performing aging analysis and lease amortization; maintaining schedule of net assets and Due To/From accounts

• Managing accounting for major construction projects

• Reconciling monthly with the development office for accurate recognition of all cash, stock and non-cash gifts

• Reconciling all pledges receivable and coordinating with Development to maintain accurate records for the Capital Campaign, including discounts on pledges, NPV calculations, and recording allowances

• Attending and documenting minutes of all Finance Committee meetings

• Managing the Facility-Use Rental Committee and document minutes of meetings

• Managing the Tailored Tuition Committee with Director of Admissions

• Serving as liaison with auditors, oversee annual audit to include analysis and reporting to the Audit Committee

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required

• Exceptional written and oral communication skills

• Excellent organizational and presentation skills

• Proficient in Excel; specifically, the financial and accounting functions

• Advanced experience with Accounting Systems; Veracross preferred

• 5 years’ experience within the accounting field, ideally in an independent school environment

• Strategic thinker and empathetic problem solver

• CPA licensing preferred

Warren Averett is an equal opportunity employer. We hire, promote and make all other employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, genetic information, military service, disability, age, or any other unlawful basis.