Controller, Management, Financial Compliance

Providence High Schoolis a diverse, mission-inspired community dedicated to preparing young people to thrive in a rapidly changing world. As an independent Catholic school in Burbank, California, we promote the common good and foster a culture of impact to fulfill our mission to be “steadfast in serving all, especially those who are poor and vulnerable.”Providence serves an ethnically diverse student population who live within 75 different zip codes.

Founded by the Sisters of Providence in 1955, Providence High School is the only school in the country that is part of a multi-state health care system. We are governed by an independent Board of Regents and accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA).

Other memberships and affiliations include the National Association of Independent Schools, Independent School Management, SoCal People of Color in Independent Schools, California Teacher Development Collaborative, and Making Caring Common of the Harvard Graduate School of Education.

Controller

Chief Financial & Operations Officer

Full-Time, Exempt

The Controller is a financial leader responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and day-to-day execution of the school’s financial operations, reporting directly to the Chief Financial & Operations Officer (CFOO), directly managing the Accounting Supervisor, and working cross-functionally with Advancement, Enrollment, and Budget Managers. The Controller ensures that all accounting, financial reporting, and internal control systems meet the highest standards of fiduciary responsibility for an institution with an annual operating budget of $20+ million.

This role requires a proven track record of enhancing, automating, and optimizing accounting and finance processes, including technical expertise in ERP systems.

The Controller brings exceptional attention to detail, deep technical accounting expertise, consistency and clarity in communication, serving as the CFOO’s primary partner in maintaining financial excellence, regulatory compliance, and institutional trust

• Overseereconciliationofallaccounts to the general ledger,accounts payable, accounts receivable,balance sheet reconciliations,and cash management functions.
• Ensuretimelyandaccuratemonthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement sin accordance withGAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Prepare dashboards, budget v. actuals, and detailed financial reports for the CFOO, leadership, and Board committees.
• Maintain the integrity of all financial records, schedules, and reconciliations.

• Design, implement, and continuously strengthen internal controls to safeguard institutional assets.
• Ensure segregation of duties, approval workflows, and documentation standards across all financial processes.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, donor restrictions, and Board-approved financial practices.
• Serve as a key guardian of fiduciary discipline across the institution.

• Ensuretimelycompletion of audit schedules, confirmations, and required disclosures.
• Support preparation of Form 990 and other regulatory filings in partnership with the CFOO and external advisors.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial and tax regulations applicable to independent schools and nonprofit organizations.

• Support the CFOO in annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance andidentifydiscrepancies or emerging issues.
• Partner withleadershipto ensureaccurateexpense coding and financial accountability.

• Oversee accounting for restricted, temporarily restricted, and unrestricted funds.
• Ensureaccuratetracking and reporting of endowed funds, capital contributions, and donor-restricted contributions.
• Partner with Advancement and the CFOOto ensure compliance with gift agreements and donor intent.
• Maintain andoptimizefinancial systems, including ERP/accounting platforms(Blackbaud/NXT),reporting tools, and p-cards.
• Lead process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and transparency.
• Ensure consistent financial procedures across
  
  Budget Managers, departments, and programs.
• Support documentation and training related to financial policies and procedures.
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