Job Title: Controller

Department:  Finance Department   

Classification:  Full-time Salaried

FLSA Status: Exempt Professional  

Supervisory responsibilities: Yes   

Reports to:  Chief Financial Officer 

Position Summary:

The Controller is responsible for performing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the St Philips School and Community Center (SPSCC) general ledger. Working under the direction of the CFO, the Manager of Accounting directs and coordinates the daily activities of the accounting staff to record the revenues, expenditures, assets, and liabilities of SPSCC quickly and accurately. The Manager of Accounting should be a highly motivated self-starter with supervisory, review, and proofing experience. The incumbent is also responsible for preparing annual financial statements and coordinating SPSCC’s

annual audit.

Education & Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in      accounting 
• Minimum of 5 years related      work experience in budget preparation, accounting, payroll, and oversight      of receivables and payables
• Experience in non-profit 
• Experienced history of financial      leadership
• 2 years of      managing/supervising a team or individual

Responsibilities:

• Oversees the daily activities      of the Business Office. Working with parents, recording tuition payments,      effectively communicating the needs of parents. Preparing annual tuition      spreadsheets
• Oversees the daily accounting      activities required to maintain the SPSCC’s general ledger.
• Supervises, directs, and      reviews the work of the accounting staff (including, but not limited to,      cash(bank)reconciliations, foundation account statement reconciliations,      check runs, accounts receivable transactions, fixed asset activity,      payroll, accounts payable transactions, debt activity, recording of      revenue and expenses, etc.).
• Cash management (including      placement/movement of funds in various trusts).
• Maintains organized set of      detailed records and files to document financial transactions.
• Resolves complex accounting      issues or assists other SPSCC personnel in resolving financial issues.
• Reviews general ledger monthly      to ensure accuracy of posting.
• Produces financial reports      involving the SPSCC’s fund accounts for monthly board meetings.
• Coordinates monthly,      quarterly, and annual closing activities.
• Produces quarterly and annual      financial statements and ad hoc financial reports.
• Makes recommendations to      improve accounting processes and procedures and have the ability to implement      them.
• Grant and Fund Management; managing      financial aspects of grants, ensuring compliance with donor requirements,      tracking expenditures, and preparing related reports.
• Performs other duties as      assigned or required.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of      Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Not-For-Profits      Accounting Principles.
• Strong experience with      Philanthropy/non-profit accounting principles and procedures.
• Ability to develop and      establish financial policies and procedures.
• Ability to effectively direct      and supervise.
• Knowledge of operating and      capital budget concepts.
• Ability to analyze financial      data and to prepare accurate reports in a timely fashion. 
• Knowledge of policies and      practices associated with payroll and benefits administration.
• Knowledge of personnel      policies and procedures.
• Knowledge and ability in the      use of a personal computer and software applications (e.g. Microsoft
• Word, Excel, Access, NetSuite,      PowerPoint, etc.).
• Ability to effectively use a      modern automated financial management system. 
• Strong organizational skills      and the ability to maintain detailed records.
• Ability to communicate      effectively both written and verbally.
• Ability to work effectively      under stressful conditions.
• Ability to exercise initiative      and sound judgment and to react with discretion under varying
• conditions.
• Must be able to work with      multiple teams in a collaborative manner
• Ability to establish and      maintain effective and appropriate relationships with the public, City of      Dallas departments, other governing Authorities, agencies, and employees.

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

• Work will be performed in an      office environment. Extended      periods of sitting may be required. Extensive computer work required.
• Normal physical activity      including some bending, pushing, pulling, and lifting and carrying, which      may range up to 20 lbs. upon occasion.)