Controller

Company: Reporter Newspapers
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

ControllerSan Francisco, CA $140,000 - $150,000 Direct, Full-Time On-Site EducationOur client is a school in the San Francisco area looking to add a talented Controller to their team. The Controller will work alongside the Director of Finance, the HR Manager, and a part-time accountant. This person will be responsible for administering accounting policies and procedures and assuring reporting is accurate and timely. Strong internal controls and effective transaction processing protect the assets of the school and result in meaningful, timely, and accurate financial reporting.Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain the School's general ledger and supporting subsidiary ledgers in accordance with fund accounting and Not-for-Profit GAAP;
• Support the annual retirement plan, financial audit, and Form 990 filing;
• Develop accounting and funds management policies and procedures to ensure adequate financial controls, audit trails, and security in conjunction with the Director of Finance & Operations;
• Track tuition revenue and be responsible for occasional supplemental billing;
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual filings and reports for internal and external users of financial information;
• Monitor the annual operating budget, identify and analyze variances, and develop appropriate solutions and recommendations;
• Manage bank accounts, investment accounts, and property accounting inventory records;
• Prepare monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts;
• Work with the Advancement Office to reconcile contribution records;
• Support payroll and reconciliation of salary, benefit payments, and related filings/reporting, including 1099s;
• Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, tax filings, professional standards, and internal policies;
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA license strongly preferred;
  • 5 years of proven senior-level experience in a fund accounting environment, preferably with non-profit;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of all applicable accounting principles, practices, and regulations;
  • Outstanding accounting software and computer skills (Excel, Google Docs/Sheets, Word, Sage Intacct);
  • Excellent administrative and organizational skills, coupled with a high level of integrity;
  • Strong oral and written communication and documentation skills;
  • Ability to work as an individual and in teams with initiative, project management, and problem-solving skills;
  • Great interpersonal relationship building, supporting the entire school community with helpful attention and a customer service mindset while maintaining appropriate confidentiality.
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