Controller - School District Experience Required

Controller

CFS has partnered with a public-sector educational organization in seeking an experienced REMOTE Interim Controller to provide leadership and hands-on accounting support during a critical fiscal year-end and audit period. This individual will serve as a key resource to the finance team and must be able to step in quickly with minimal training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support year-end close activities and audit preparation.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Run and analyze reports for auditors and state reporting requirements.
• Support AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions.
• Provide guidance to accounting staff and help resolve accounting and system-related questions.
• Ensure proper account classifications and support overall financial operations.

Qualifications

• MUST have direct accounting experience within a K-12 school district or school system.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Strong experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end close, and audits.
• Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
• Able to work independently and support multiple stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Munis ERP software.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership experience.
• Experience in union and non-union environments.

Schedule

Hybrid in Warwick, RI or remote, depending on candidate's location.

Salary Range

$100,000 - $110,000