Controller, Education ​/ Teaching

Description

We are seeking an experienced Controller to join our leadership team. This is a key role for a mission-driven finance professional who enjoys partnering with school leadership and the Board to ensure strong financial stewardship in support of students, families, and educators.

The Controller oversees all aspects of the school's financial operations, including nonprofit fund accounting, budgeting, audit preparation, and board reporting. You'll work closely with the Chief Operating Officer, Head of School, and Board Finance Committee and play a strategic role in long-term financial planning.

Our Bothell campus is conveniently located off I-405, just north of State Route 522.

This full-time, year-round position starts July 1, 2026, with expected work hours of Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. with the flexibility to work on the occasional evening.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage day-to-day accounting and nonprofit fund accounting
• Prepare financial statements, annual budgets, and forecasts
• Lead annual audit and IRS Form 990 preparation
• Partner with the Board and Finance Committee on reporting and strategy
• Oversee internal controls, cash management, and financial policies
• Support tuition revenue tracking and enrollment-based forecasting
• Engage positively with the wider school community and collaborate actively across departments and program levels with a can-do attitude.

IDEAL BACKGROUND:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required; master's degree preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Strong nonprofit accounting experience (education or schools a plus)
• Experience working with boards and external auditors
• CPA or advanced accounting credentials preferred
• Collaborative, hands-on approach and strong communication skills
• First Aid/CPR certification, TB test, and successful national/state background checks.

WHY JOIN US:

• Mission-driven, values-based school community
• Stable, well-established nonprofit organization
• Collegial leadership team and engaged Board
• Competitive compensation and benefits

SALARY/BENEFITS:

The Salary range is $125,000 - $140,000 (DOE). Benefits include health, dental, vision, Long-Term Disability, life, and supplemental insurance, paid time off, 403b retirement plan, professional development allowance.

APPLICATION PROCESS:

We have streamlined our application process to make it as easy as possible for you to join our team. Our job postings are designed to reflect our values and vision, not just the tasks and pay. We require candidates to submit a cover letter and resume.

If you are passionate about using your financial expertise to support education and community impact, we'd love to hear from you.

ABOUT WOODINVILLE MONTESSORI SCHOOL:

At Woodinville Montessori School (WMS), we believe in more than just education; we believe in nurturing the whole child and fostering a lifelong love of learning. Since 1983, our mission has been to empower students from Toddler through High School with a holistic Montessori education that emphasizes independence, empathy, self-advocacy, and flexibility. Our campuses in Bothell and Woodinville, WA, serve a diverse community of lifelong learners, and we are looking for passionate individuals to join our team.

Woodinville Montessori School celebrates the diversity of our school and local communities including race, color, nationality, religion, gender, sexual identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, national or ethnic origin. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world in our educational programs, tuition assistance, hiring, and other school administered programs.