Controller

Roland Park Country School seeks a qualified Controller to join the Business Office team. The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and is an integral and key member of the Business Office team.

About the role

The Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting operations of the Business Office, including general ledger management, budget management, financial reporting, audit coordination and payroll processing, and provides guidance and support to the Business Office staff and the entire RPCS community.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily accounting operations and monthly general ledger operations.
• Supervise business office staff.
• Ensure accurate and timely operation of the accounts payable and accounts receivable functions and ensure payables and receivables systems support general ledger information.
• Lead the monthly and annual close processes to ensure the timeliness and accuracy of financial reporting.
• Prepare financial statements, dashboards, and other management reports on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.
• Prepare and review all account reconciliations on a timely basis.
• Stay abreast of advancements in accounting software and coordinate implementation with the CFO.
• Develop and recommend improvements in accounting policies and procedures, financial reporting systems, and internal controls.
• Oversee all aspects of the organization's budgeting system, including:
  • Importing new fiscal year budgets into the financial management system.
  • Oversee distribution of monthly budget reports to personnel with budget oversight.
  • Track budget performance with follow-up communication regarding concerns.
  • Analyze activity to verify appropriate expense distribution.
  • Prepare monthly management-level budget reports for review by the CFO.
  • Review monthly budget reports and communicate with budget managers as needed.
• Manage and reconcile interfund account balances monthly.
• Reconcile cash and investment accounts monthly.
• Create journal entries for investment activity monthly.
• Reconcile Fixed Asset activity reports to the general ledger on a quarterly basis.
• Assist the CFO in generating reports and reconciliations required for annual audits, including financial, 403(b), and Workers' Compensation audits.
• Prepare all documentation required for filing Form 990 and work with the outside accounting firm to complete an accurate filing.
• Ensure compliance with all financial and contract reporting requirements for grants, covenants, funds, and other obligations.
• Perform special tasks and projects as requested by the CFO.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 or more years of continued experience in accounting or finance leadership.
• Knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting, non-profit accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in oversight of accounting operations, audits, and financial reporting systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communications and customer service skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation.
• Experience in education or non-profits.
• Experience with Blackbaud and/or Veracross.

Skills

• Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with colleagues, students, and parents professionally.
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a highly motivated team.
• Strong work ethic and high level of integrity.
• Ability to work closely, responsively, and collaboratively with others in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective management qualities that include active listening, encouraging collaboration, and providing guidance while also inspiring autonomy.
• Strong written and oral communication skills with audiences of varying ages and backgrounds.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate widely with various constituencies throughout the school community.

Work Conditions

• The Controller position is a 12-month exempt position.
• The individual in this position is expected to work during all hours as may be assigned by the School as well as other hours for events and activities.
• The Controller is expected to perform their job duties on campus, unless otherwise permitted by the Head of School.

Physical Requirements

• Remain in a stationary position, often sitting or standing for extended periods of time.
• Repeat motion of wrists, hands, and fingers to operate standard office equipment, such as a computer and phone.
• Requires visual acuity to read a variety of written materials.
• Physical agility: stand, kneel, walk, run, push/pull, squat, twist, turn, bend, stoop, reach overhead, crouch, and respond to emergencies.
• Must be able to move around and access all parts of the campus upon request, which includes gym, turf, fields, dining hall, etc.
• Occasionally ascend and descend stairs in emergency situations.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $95,000 - $115,000 annually. Compensation is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Employer-provided health benefits: medical insurance, dental and vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, mental health support services, wellness program, free access to fitness center onsite, and free lunch daily.
• Paid time off for full-time and full-time reduced employees: vacation days (for 12-month employees), sick leave, personal days, winter break, and spring break based on the school calendar schedule.
• Retirement plan: 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions (required minimum hours worked after 1 year of service).

About Roland Park Country School

Roland Park Country School, a traditionally all-girls college preparatory school, is dedicated to the intellectual and moral development of its students. We cultivate creativity, independence of thought, tenacity of purpose, self-discipline, and emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. We maintain high academic standards, uphold tradition, and promote innovation. We nurture a cooperative, resilient spirit within an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. In a diverse, inclusive, and joyful community, Roland Park Country School strives to instill in its students a lifelong love of learning, as well as the responsibility to look within and beyond themselves to contribute to and serve as stewards and leaders of their communities.