Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Compliance

PRIMARY

PURPOSE:

The Controller supports the Director of Finance in maximizing the return on financial assets by establishing and maintaining financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems. The Controller ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions and oversees the daily operations of the Business Office, including cost and general accounting, accounts receivable/collections, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, cash management, and risk management.

• Works with the Director of Finance to plan, develop, and implement fiscal policies, goals, procedures, and controls in accordance with GAAP and government regulations.
• Ensures legal and regulatory compliance for all accounting and financial reporting functions.
• Oversees compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and reporting requirements.
• Oversees cost accounting, general accounting, accounts receivable/collections, accounts payable, fixed assets, inventory, and risk management.
• Manages and ensures timely reporting of all financial transactions.
• Assists the Director of Finance in preparing for annual audits, including schedules, supporting documentation, and coordination with auditors.

• Supports daily cash-flow management to ensure adequate funding for operations and long-term needs.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and banking relationships with financial institutions.

• Provides timely budgetary reports to the Director of Finance and respective personnel.
• Ensures adherence to budget guidelines and assists in communicating financial concerns.
• Works with the President’s Office and insurance broker to ensure adequate liability coverage.
• Works with the President’s Office on matters such as property taxes and contracts.
• As directed by the Director of Finance, with bankers on banking issues.
• Works with the Development Office to ensure proper recording and treatment of gifts and grants.
• Works with Financial Aid and Scholarship Coordinator on financial aid, and scholarship endowment processes.
• Works with the Director of Technology on financial systems, including annual year-end system rollover.

• Leads the Business Office employees (GL accountant, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable), ensuring duties are performed and work schedules are kept (if needed), and gives input on evaluating performance and leave requests.
• In the absence of the Director of Finance, interacts with senior leadership to explain financial concerns and ensure budget compliance.
• Works with families in ensuring the timely payment of school bills through various communication channels.

• Serves on the safety committee and may serve as chair when assigned.
• Supports the annual PTF Fun Fair, including planning and financial collections.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• S piritual :
  Must have accepted Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior of his or her life; demonstrate a living relationship with Jesus Christ as described in “The Baptist Faith and Message,” the tenets of the Southern Baptist denomination. Active member of a local Southern Baptist church, affiliated with the Hawaii Baptist Convention preferred or church of like faith and practice as determined by the Board of Directors of Hawaii Baptist Academy.
• Skills/Knowledge :
  Excellent verbal and written communication. Good organizational skills. Outstanding interpersonal relationship skills. Strong management/leadership skills. Proficiency in computerized word processing, electronic spreadsheet, ability to process and analyze financial data, incorporating innovative technologies, and boardroom presentations. Understanding of GAAP procedures and non-profit accounting principles.
• Education/Training :
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university, CPA preferred but not required.
• Experience :
  Minimum of five (5) years of accounting experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory role. Worked at least two (2) years in a non-profit setting and/or in education.