Director of Finance​/Controller

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Full Time White Plains, NY, US

10 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $ To $ Annually

Windward is a coeducational, independent day school dedicated to providing a proven instructional program for children with language-based learning disabilities. The multisensory curriculum is designed for students of average-to-superior intelligence who can benefit from the unique educational experience provided. Through direct instruction in small class settings, a trained staff assists students to improve their language skills. Academic success, combined with opportunities for social and emotional growth within an intentionally diverse and inclusive setting, enables students to understand their learning differences, build confidence, and develop self-advocacy skills.

Windward is committed to helping students achieve their full potential in preparation for a successful return to a mainstream educational environment. To meet these goals, the School provides ongoing training to its faculty based on the most current research and shares its expertise with the parent body, other educators, and the broader community.

A world where every child with a language-based learning disability is empowered to achieve unlimited success.

The Director of Finance / Controller is responsible for the overall integrity, accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of The Windward School’s accounting and financial operations. The position provides day-to-day leadership over the accounting function and ensures that financial processes are standardized, well controlled, documented, and completed on a timely basis.

This role serves as the principal tactical financial leader supporting the organization’s transition from historical reporting toward a more timely, process-driven financial environment. The Director of Finance / Controller works closely with FP&A, Operations, Payroll & Benefits, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and campus leadership to provide accurate financial information and strengthen accountability throughout the School.

The position is expected to execute disciplined financial processes that support the goal of completing financial statements and meaningful financial analysis.

The position is full time on site.

The Director of Finance / Controller provides leadership and oversight for accounting operations, including coordination with:

• Senior Accountant
• Mid-Level Accountants
• Payroll & Benefits Manager
• Accounts Payable and purchasing functions
• Campus financial operations

• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close.
• Ensure financial statements are accurate, complete, and delivered on a timely basis.
• Establish a target of producing month-end financial statements and supporting analysis within approximately 10 business days.
• Review general ledger activity, account reconciliations, accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, deferred revenue, and other significant accounts.
• Maintain the integrity of the chart of accounts and financial reporting structure.
• Review financial results for unusual transactions, trends, errors, and inconsistencies.
• Ensure appropriate supporting documentation exists for material accounting transactions.
• Coordinate preparation of financial information required by senior management and FP&A.

• Develop, document, implement, and maintain Standard Operating Procedures for major finance and accounting processes.
• Establish appropriate segregation of…