Director of Financial Services & Controller

The Williston Northampton School, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school located in Easthampton, MA, has an opening for a Director of Financial Services & Controller. This position will report to the Chief Financial Officer. The role of the Director of Financial Services & Controller is responsible for overseeing the daily financial activities of the school (cash, investments, budgeting, capital spending and reporting), as well as oversee and supervise the day-to-day operations of the Finance Office and certain auxiliary enterprises of the school.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities: working closely and collaboratively with the CFO: responsible for daily financial operations,; day-to-day oversight of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable; oversee the annual process of collecting all tuition, fees and spending accounts, and address all collection issues; monitor all loans and indebtedness; implement all purchasing policies/procedures and internal control/audit functions; in coordination with other departments, manage yearly re-enrollment process; maintain accurate financial records, prepare periodic financial statements for use in reporting to the Head of School and the Board of Trustees; assist with the preparation of the annual budget; responsible for 990 filing preparation along with all applicable state filings; serve as an interdepartmental liaison, across the campus, representing the division on various issues and activities; work with insurance advisors and brokers to ensure that adequate, appropriate, and cost-effective insurance is in effect; day-to-day oversight and support of the school’s dining services contract; oversight of the school’s Campus Store. 

A bachelor’s degree is required, advanced degree or CPA is beneficial, five plus years of experience in accounting or finance fields. Experience/knowledge of independent schools and/or non-profit accounting, and particularly boarding schools, is extremely beneficial. Must have the ability to work in a school environment by successful completion of all legally required and school required background checks including the state mandated CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), SORI (Sex Offender Record Information), and fingerprint based criminal background check. Must be able to travel occasionally on behalf of the school. A full job description is available. This role offers a competitive benefits package

Qualified / interested candidates may submit letters of interest, resume, and references via electronic transmission to the link provided. Non-smoking campus. EOE