Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Arrupe Jesuit High School is a Catholic, college preparatory school offering students with limited economic resources a premier educational experience through rigorous academics, formation in faith and discernment, and a unique work-study program – fostering community, opportunity leadership, and personal growth. Our goal is to empower graduates who will continue their education and return as leaders in their communities.

As a member of the Cristo Rey Network, Arrupe pairs its rigorous academic program with an innovative Corporate Work Study Program (CWSP), through which every student works to help fund their own education while gaining professional experience. Supported by 135+ corporate partners and a committed community of benefactors, Arrupe has achieved 100% college acceptance for 19 consecutive graduating classes.

The Corporate Work Study earned-revenue model, philanthropic support, and mission-driven stewardship make sound financial management central to the school’s ability to serve its students. The Controller is a key steward of that mission.

The Controller leads the day-to-day financial operations of Arrupe Jesuit High School and serves as its senior accounting professional. Reporting to the President and serving on the President’s Leadership Team, the Controller is responsible for the school's general ledger, month-end close, payroll, audit preparation, and financial reporting to the Finance Committee and Board of Trustees.

The Controller also plays a key role in continuing the modernization of the Business Office, strengthening internal controls, optimizing the school's cloud-based accounting platform, and developing financial reporting and dashboards that provide school leadership with timely, accurate information for decision-making.

This is a hands-on finance leadership role for a careful steward and thoughtful modernizer who can maintain strong accounting practices while improving systems and processes in a small, collaborative, mission-driven environment.

• Own the general ledger and chart of accounts, ensuring accurate and timely recording of transactions in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards.
• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash management, and banking relationships.
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly, including bank, investment, and Corporate Work Study receivable accounts.
• Oversee restricted and unrestricted fund accounting, grant tracking, and proper release of restrictions.

• Lead an efficient, well-documented month-end and year-end close process.
• Serve as the primary liaison for the annual external audit and Form 990 preparation, coordinating schedules, work papers, and requests.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and segregation-of-duties safeguards appropriate to a small Business Office.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local filing and reporting requirements, including payroll tax and nonprofit obligations.

• Prepare timely, accurate, and informative financial statements and reporting packages for the President, Finance Committee, and Board of Trustees.
• Deliver financial reporting that supports substantive committee-level discussion and strategic decision-making.
• Lead budget development, forecasting, and multi-year scenario planning in partnership with school leadership.
• Stabilize and optimize the school's cloud-based accounting platform, Quick Books Online, including completing remaining transition and parallel-operation steps.
• Continue developing and maintaining financial dashboards and key performance indicators for leadership and Finance Committee reporting.
• Partner with IT and department leaders, including Development and Corporate Work Study, to integrate financial and operational data.
• Identify opportunities to automate, simplify, and improve Business Office workflows.
• Oversee accurate and timely payroll processing and coordinate employee benefits administration with appropriate providers.
• Coordinate with the Corporate Work Study Program on billing, collections, and…