The Controller will report to the Chief Financial Officer and routinely interact with the Head of School, Board and Church leaders. The Controller must have a strong understanding of GAAP accrual and cash accounting processes, systems and controls, and is responsible for: helping to shape the annual budget and regularly reporting on budget vs. actual numbers throughout the year; managing accounts receivables, accounts payables, and purchase order processing; helping to shape the chart of accounts, manage the general ledger and produce regular and customized ad hoc financial reports tied to the work and organizational structure of the school; oversees fixed and depreciating asset accounting; and oversees student store accounting.
Established in 1988 and grounded in the rich history of diversity and excellence in Episcopal education, St. John’s Episcopal School fosters every child’s full intellectual, physical and spiritual development in a nurturing learning environment through programs built on a balance of tradition and innovation. The school provides a world-class STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) education within a faith-based culture that combines academic rigor with individualized instruction and meaningful character development. The school is located 40 miles southeast of Los Angeles in Rancho Santa Margarita (Orange County). St. John’s annually serves 510 students and their families, has a balanced budget of about $10M, and employs 100 faculty and staff.
For additional information or to apply, please contact Kevin Redick & Mark Oppenheim at info[at]moppenheim[dot]com.
Candidates should have the following minimum experience and qualifications:
• Five+ years’ experience of experience in a similar role, with the ability to shape financial systems, workflows and reports that are accurate and fulfill the business requirements of a similarly scaled organization. • A mix of finance experience in customer-serving nonprofit and business environments is favored. Experience in nonprofit accounting practices is important, but even more important is a demonstrated track record in quickly adapting to new financial environments and systems. • Educational credentials should include a mix of study in the full range of financial accounting, bookkeeping and cash flow management workflows, which might be in the form of a BA or equivalent, a CPA, or other such certifications.
