Assets Controller

Milton Gottesman Jewish Day School of the Nation’s Capital seeks a Controller to support continued modernization of its business operations.
MILTON has a small business office supporting a school of 480 students, 122 staff, and a $16M annual operating budget.
With strong reserves and a growing endowment, this NEW position will serve as the right hand to the CFO and the second full-time business office member in supporting the School’s ability to deliver on its mission.
Reporting to the CFO, the Controller will be a strategic partner to support modernizing and securing the financial future of the institution.
This pivotal role manages the day-to-day accounting operations, ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial records, and supports long-term financial sustainability.? They will hold primary responsibility for maintaining the general ledger, contributing to audits and compliance, and leading continual improvement of systems and processes, including budget management and financial reporting.
Manage all accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and student billing.
Manage full student billing cycle.
Manage daily and monthly cash flow operations.
Perform journal entries and monthly account reconciliations.
Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reports, including budget variances, cash balances, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Review, enter, and reconcile all cash gift, deposit, and pledge batches from the Advancement Office via Raiser’s Edge into the General Ledger.
Lead the planning and execution of the annual financial audit.
Prepare reconciliations, supporting schedules, and documentation for auditors.
Provide financial analysis to support budget development.
Manage, modernize, and reconcile the reimbursement process and credit card purchasing process.
General Business Office Responsibilities: Foster a trusting and professional partnership with the CFO to ensure efficient operations and adherence to best practices.
Promote a positive, enthusiastic work environment with the administrative and teaching staff while maintaining strict confidentiality in all school-related matters.
Maintain proficiency in accounting software and all systems used by the business office.
Evaluate new software and solutions to enhance data processing, improve internal controls, and financial reporting.
Support modernization of the business office, including adopting new accounting tools and developing more effective processes for tracking donor contributions, restricted grants and gifts, and contracts.
Work closely with the Admissions Office to ensure accurate processing of student enrollments and financial aid, and Athletics and Co-Curricular Departments for accurate process of athletics, after school, and other fees.
Supervise document filing systems, including retention and archiving of personnel, accounts payable, and payroll files.
Payroll & Human Resources Responsibilities: Run payroll biweekly in coordination with the HR Director.
Review payroll reports for accuracy and variance analysis.
Manage year-end payroll system closure, including employee forms and reports, in coordination with the HR Director.
Plan and manage the annual worker’s compensation audit and support data collection for retirement audit and Form 5500 filing.
Engage in ongoing professional education through the National Business Officers Associations (NBOA), Accounting & Finance CPE credits, Blackbaud software training, other relevant PD to keep up any certifications, etc.
Participate in School Community While an in-person position is preferred, the School will consider remote or hybrid work with the expectation that the employee is available during School hours.
Remote employees are encouraged to find ways to build community from their work location and may be asked to come to School for certain Professional Development opportunities.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
Strong command of GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards, and proven track record in financial management, reporting, and audits.
Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Financial Edge NXT, or similar), Excel, and reporting tools.