Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Educational institution in Westchester County, NY is seeking an experienced Controller to join their team. CPA license and minimum six years of progressive accounting experience. Educational institution or nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred. The Controller will oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, general ledger, reconciliations, payroll accounting, internal controls, and audit coordination.

• Controller will maintain the General Ledger, including posting and closing of the accounting periods and fiscal years
• Successfully prepare for the annual audit by creating various year-end schedules and entering the appropriate adjusting entries
• Controller will provide external auditors with information, schedules, and explanations before, during, and after audit fieldwork.
• Maintain and establish a system of internal controls and accounting procedures to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Controller will evaluate the effectiveness of internal accounting controls and recommend improvements as needed
• Implement, identify, and recommend process improvements to enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations
• Record and reconcile purchases made via credit card;
  Implement automated credit card transaction processing software
• Controller will ensure proper allocation to G/L of receipts and expenses and corrective journal entries as needed
• Ability to assist in financial statement preparation and timely submission of various financial information internally and externally
• Prepare account reconciliations for various balance sheet and P&L accounts on a monthly or quarterly including but not limited to:
  Bank reconciliations;
  Investment Account reconciliations including the endowment;
  Pledge Receivable;
  Other Assets;
  Fixed Assets;
  Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses;
  Other liabilities;
  Restricted Revenues;
  Tuition Revenue;
  Payroll Expense

• Record and prepare payroll journal entries for each payroll processed and ensures that all payroll entries/changes are justified and properly documented
• Execute and prepare and execute funding of employee retirement and HSA accounts with third party administrators
• Controller will ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and applicable nonprofit accounting standards
• Prepare consolidated financial report on a monthly basis
• Assist the CFO with the preparation of the annual operating budget and periodic financial forecasts
• Provide monthly budget versus actual report to all departments and responds to questions

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
• Minimum 6–10 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior educational institution or nonprofit accounting experience strongly preferred
• Educational or school industry experience preferred
• Experience supervising accounting staff preferred
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookup functions, and financial reporting.
• Experience with accounting and ERP systems required; experience with Blackbaud and/or Veracross is strongly preferred
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build collaborative relationships across departments
• Resourceful, Self-starter, organized, with the ability to work well independently
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound judgment and ethical decision-making
• Ability to maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professionalism
• Demonstrated initiative and commitment to continuous process improvement
• Strong organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines