Controller, Accounting, Financial Reporting

Located in the heart of the historic Haight-Ashbury neighborhood,
Urban School of San Francisco has boldly charted its own course for almost 60 years. A proudly diverse and progressive institution since our founding, we do things a little bit differently than other independent schools. Our unique three-term academic year, for instance, with fewer classes each term and much longer class periods, allows for deeper exploration and a range of teaching methodologies.

Our enviable location in the center of one of the world’s most exciting and accessible cities allows our 420 students to experience fieldwork, field trips, and meaningful service to the larger community that are integrated into our daily schedule and reflect the core values of the school.
The school stands on an exceptionally strong financial foundation, with annual revenue of $32M, endowment/reserves of $30M, a long history of clean audits, and a highly automated and efficient accounting department.

The Controller has overall management of accounting operations to ensure strong fiscal controls and accurate financial reporting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment with a high degree of integrity and accuracy while maintaining a positive service-oriented attitude.

• Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, credit card transactions, and ancillary services of transportation and food service.
• Manage the monthly and year-end close processes, including preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee bank reconciliations, cash management, and monitoring of operating cash balances.
• Supervise accounting staff and ensure accurate processing of student billing, tuition receivables, financial aid, and contributions.
• Ensure accurate recording of contributed revenue for endowment activity, restricted gifts, annual fund, capital projects, and designated funds.

• Oversee accounting, reconciliation, and reporting for endowment, board-designated, and other invested funds.
• Record investment activity and prepare related financial schedules.
• Assist in the preparation of materials for Finance meetings, including statements and the investment dashboard.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly internal financial statements for department chairs, CFO, Head of School, and Trustee Committees.
• Prepare annual financial statements and all schedules required for the annual audit; serve as the primary liaison with external auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable non-profit accounting standards.
• Review and support preparation of required tax filings, including Form 990, 990-T, and applicable state filings.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, tax filings, professional standards, and internal policies.

• Ensure monthly reports are communicated in a timely manner to departments. Partner with stakeholders to identify variances and develop appropriate solutions and/or recommendations.
• Manage the outdoor trips program by establishing trip pricing and working with program leader to analyze costs and ensure profitability of program.
• Partner with the CFO to analyze performance trends and areas of growth as requested.
• Lead, mentor, and develop staff accountant, while fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability, continuous growth, and collaboration.
• Work closely with Development, Admissions, and Human Resources to ensure accurate financials.
• Serve as a key leader during student enrollment and reenrollment by ensuring the completion of parental enrollment agreements, deposits, and payment plans.
• Work with Communications Director on key parental communications during enrollment and at the beginning of the school year.
• Partner with Athletics Department to manage revenue, enrollment, and financial assistance for summer camp.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA license required.
• Non-profit accounting experience, preferably with an educational institution.
• 7-10 years of progressive…