Controller

Moreau Catholic High School, a coeducational high school in the Holy Cross tradition, is currently seeking a dynamic and experiencedController. Founded in 1965 under the sponsorship of the Congregation of Holy Cross,Moreau Catholic High Schoolemphasizes college-preparatory excellence in all programs designed to facilitate the informative, formative, and transformative needs of the individual student. Located approximately 25 miles southeast of San Francisco, in Hayward, California, the school is accredited by the Western Catholic Educational Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). With 784 students, the co-educational student body reflects the rich ethnic and cultural diversity of the Bay Area, and the school has enjoyed a 99% collegiate matriculation. Our graduating seniors have been accepted into 1,000+ universities and colleges yearly, and have garnered, on average, between $11-14 million in scholarships and grants.Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operations Officer (CFOO), the Controller supervises two part-time Business Office staff. S/he is responsible for the oversight, organization, and implementation of accounting processes and controls that ensure sound financial management for Moreau Catholic High School. Specifically, the Controller: • Manages the accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, purchasing, cash management and financial reporting functions of the school; • In collaboration with the CFOO and department managers, drives the annual budgeting process and serves as an internal consultant to the Leadership Team; • Ensures that all financial operations are conducted in compliance with school policy, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and state and federal laws and regulations; • Prepares relevant government filings such as sales tax reports and personal property tax returns (note: MCHS is exempt from Form 990); • Reconciles balance sheet accounts to underlying documentation including bank and investment account statements; • Serves as the primary liaison with financial auditors and coordinates all document requests, prepares financial reports and supporting schedules, and responds to auditor questions and requests; • Prepares and distributes relevant financial reports with supporting commentary and analysis at least monthly; • Collaborates with others to support payroll processing, assist with purchasing, and maintain detailed support for budgets. • Provide training, direction, technical and analytical support to business office/accounting staff. • Perform other duties as required or assigned.Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field, required. • CPA, required • Seven (7) years’ experience as a Controller; • Educational and/or non-profit experience using Blackbaud’s FENXT, preferredMust be a critical thinker who demonstrates sound judgement and a continuous improvement mindset; • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with a diverse set of internal and external stakeholders; • Has successfully leveraged technology to deliver efficiency gains while improving internal control; • Ability to work independently or as part of a cross-functional team to complete assignments in a timely manner; • Extensive knowledge of GAAP, fund accounting concepts, and ability to understand and correctly process complex accounting transactions. • Knowledge of state and federal regulations, and tax reporting requirements.Physical Requirements: • Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, including meeting regular, punctual attendance, and qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards. • Office environment with some filing, sorting, storing documents and files. This would require the ability to move, transport or position files, open filing cabinets, and bending or standing on a stool as necessary. Light to moderate lifting is required. • Frequent oral and written communications; must be able to exchange accurate informationSalary Range: $140,000 - $150,000 Note:Option of a one-day-a-week (Friday) hybrid schedule to work remotely. Find out more about Moreau Catholic at www.moreaucatholic.org To apply, please send resume with letter of interest [email protected]