Controller

5 days ago


New York, New York, United States Uncommon Schools Full time
Job Title: Controller

Uncommon Schools is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Controller to join our team. As a key member of our financial leadership team, the Controller will be responsible for overseeing all accounting, payroll, and reporting activities for the Home Office, five regional school districts, and all real estate entities.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Drive the organization's technological advancement of its accounting systems and processes, including maximizing the impact and efficiency of Workday.
  • Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate GAAP and/or GASB accrual accounting standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Develop and implement all internal control systems, and develop processes for identifying and reporting any gaps in controls and recommending improvements.
  • Analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep CFO abreast of the organization's financial status.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of all accounting systems and functions and to ensure fidelity of data and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end reporting.
  • Lead program and grants accounting for both governmental and private grants; ensure that expenditures are consistently aligned with grant and program budgets and requirements throughout the grant/fund period.
  • Manage the payroll function and related systems, ensuring timely and accurate processing and recording of all employee pay, benefits, taxes, and fees.
  • Own the full coordination of all audits and the gathering of required audit information, resulting in the production of accurate and timely financial statements and clean financial audits.
  • Lead IRS Form 990 preparations and filing activity, and respond to any correspondence from the IRS as needed.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • CPA required.
  • 10+ years of directly related experience.
  • 5+ years as a Controller at a large non-profit (preferably a multi-stake CMO).
  • 8+ years of progressively higher stakes leadership roles in accounting and finance.
  • 8+ years leading large, multi-function teams in finance and accounting.
  • 5+ years of experience with multi-entity, complex organizations and financial statement consolidation.
  • Experience leading and/or administering accounting and finance function in Workday.
  • Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as Governmental Accounting Standards (GAS) and Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) pronouncements.
  • Up-to-date on nonprofit expertise regarding audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.
  • Knowledge of financial compliance and risk management including but not limited to statutory and regulatory requirements for nonprofit organizations.
What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary range: $192,000 - $254,000.
  • 19 days of paid time off in addition to three weeks of paid winter and summer org-wide holidays.
  • Extensive, best-in-class training and development.
  • Choice of 3 comprehensive health insurance plans.
  • Pre-tax flexible spending and health saving accounts.
  • Financial planning & wellness.
  • Dependent Care FSA, back up childcare and daycare discounts, pet care insurance.
  • Paid leave of absence.
  • Mental health and counseling support + wellness benefits.

Uncommon Schools is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are committed to building a talented team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students.


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