Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School has long been a wholehearted community of learners with a wholehearted commitment to cultivating student happiness, academic achievement, and character. In our classrooms, your children are called to be their best selves. 

Position summary: The primary role of the Controller is to develop reliable and accurate financial reporting. A reflective and detailed management accountant who leads with integrityand serves the community in a manner that is in alignment with the beliefs and core values of the school and its leadership.   

Essential Qualifications/Minimum Requirements 

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field  

• Work experience at an independent school is required 

• Knowledgeable of various accounting treatments and current trends and practices 

• Must be highly proficient in QuickBooks and other accounting systems 

• Team oriented, excellent work ethic; must be able to work effectively with other departments 

• Proficient in the use of technology and software; time management; meets deadlines 

• Able to manage multiple projects and requests seamlessly and with accuracy 

• Must be thorough and adept at asking probing questions that lead to problem solving 

Essential Functions/Job Duties 

• Reconciles payroll, all bank accounts, and investment accounts on a semi-monthly, monthly or quarterly basis 

• Develops and maintains a consistent and dependable monthly/quarterly/annual close 

• Oversees all cash receipts from school events, parents, students, etc., weekly bank deposits 

• Initiates and records all domestic and international wire transfers 

• Reviews profit and loss, budget to actuals, and balance sheet reports for errors or misstatements on a regular basis 

• Works with the revenue manager on student billing tracking any delinquent or missing tuition or enrolment payments 

• Performs quarterly reconciliations with development regarding endowments, contributions and pledges 

• Performs first draft budget variance analysis on a monthly and quarterly basis 

• Ensures 1099 vendors are paid and issued tax forms each year end 

• Maintains accounting policies and procedures to ensure safeguarding of the school’s assets 

• Researches discrepancies within the accounting system and resolves them  

Other assigned tasks 

• Point on all external audits, worker’s comp audits, etc. 

• Provides administrative assistance as needed in processing student contracts 

• Research projects may be assigned on occasion; attend department meetings  

• Other duties as assigned by the Head of School 

Exempt position, annual salary ranges from $130,000-$140,000. Full benefits package to include the following: 

Benefits: 

6% 401K contribution from school 

$500 FSA (up to $1,000)/year 

85% of medical insurance for employee paid by school 

Employer-sponsored dental, vision, accident, and term life insurance for the employee 

Employer-sponsored short & long term disability 

Voluntary Colonial Life products: Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Whole Life