Controller
Glenelg Country School, Ellicott City, MD, United States
The Controller plays an essential role in managing and streamlining the financial processes of Glenelg Country School. This position requires a hands‑leader who is responsible for preparing financial reports, including income statements, balance sheets, and analyses of past and future income and expenses, as well as other special reports as needed. The Controller supervises vital functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, accounting, and audit, ensuring smooth financial operations. This role reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer.
Responsibilities
Prepare monthly financial statements that include detailed variance analyses to support informed decision‑making by senior management.
Review account reconciliations monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Provide training and support to the accounting department staff.
Ensure that all debt service payments and covenant compliance requirements are paid accurately and in a timely manner, avoiding financial penalties or legal issues.
Assist the CFO in developing, monitoring, and updating the budgets and forecasts of different departments in collaboration with other administrators and department heads.
Communicate accounting policies to employees and ensure compliance is maintained across the organization.
Assist in the preparation of schedules and work papers for the annual audit of the school and its 403(b) plan, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
Manage the preparation of the Form 990, including gathering necessary information, reviewing and analyzing financial data, and ensuring timely submission to relevant authorities.
Establish and maintain a well‑organized and easily accessible system of permanent office files for all audit schedules prepared by the school, ensuring compliance with record‑keeping standards.
Create and deliver periodic surveys and reports for the school’s trade organizations, such as NAIS, NBOA, and AIMS, including analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing recommendations for improvement.
Compile and provide data as requested, ensuring that all information is accurate, relevant, and presented in a clear and concise manner.
Support the CFO by completing other miscellaneous tasks as assigned, such as analyzing financial data, developing presentations, and providing other administrative support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least five years of accounting experience; education or nonprofit experience is highly preferred.
Active CPA certification preferred.
Experience with Blackbaud strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and motivate others to do the same.
Learn current processes quickly while identifying opportunities to streamline them.
Recommend best practices for optimizing processes and procedures.
Results‑driven attitude with a willingness to take action to achieve goals.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Exceptional ability to balance competing workloads, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills to conduct regular reviews of progress and measure against established goals.
Effectively communicate complex accounting, financial, and service issues/information to diverse audiences.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to the audience.
Experience leading digital transformation within accounting.
Ability to analyze complex problems, provide solutions, and develop innovative approaches.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive base salary of $135,000 – $145,000. GCS provides a robust benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and generous leave and holiday allowances.
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Responsibilities
Prepare monthly financial statements that include detailed variance analyses to support informed decision‑making by senior management.
Review account reconciliations monthly to ensure accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
Provide training and support to the accounting department staff.
Ensure that all debt service payments and covenant compliance requirements are paid accurately and in a timely manner, avoiding financial penalties or legal issues.
Assist the CFO in developing, monitoring, and updating the budgets and forecasts of different departments in collaboration with other administrators and department heads.
Communicate accounting policies to employees and ensure compliance is maintained across the organization.
Assist in the preparation of schedules and work papers for the annual audit of the school and its 403(b) plan, ensuring accuracy and completeness of all documentation.
Manage the preparation of the Form 990, including gathering necessary information, reviewing and analyzing financial data, and ensuring timely submission to relevant authorities.
Establish and maintain a well‑organized and easily accessible system of permanent office files for all audit schedules prepared by the school, ensuring compliance with record‑keeping standards.
Create and deliver periodic surveys and reports for the school’s trade organizations, such as NAIS, NBOA, and AIMS, including analyzing data, identifying trends, and providing recommendations for improvement.
Compile and provide data as requested, ensuring that all information is accurate, relevant, and presented in a clear and concise manner.
Support the CFO by completing other miscellaneous tasks as assigned, such as analyzing financial data, developing presentations, and providing other administrative support as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
At least five years of accounting experience; education or nonprofit experience is highly preferred.
Active CPA certification preferred.
Experience with Blackbaud strongly preferred.
Skills and Abilities
Demonstrate enthusiasm for learning and motivate others to do the same.
Learn current processes quickly while identifying opportunities to streamline them.
Recommend best practices for optimizing processes and procedures.
Results‑driven attitude with a willingness to take action to achieve goals.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Exceptional ability to balance competing workloads, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines while maintaining high accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong analytical skills to conduct regular reviews of progress and measure against established goals.
Effectively communicate complex accounting, financial, and service issues/information to diverse audiences.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to tailor communication style to the audience.
Experience leading digital transformation within accounting.
Ability to analyze complex problems, provide solutions, and develop innovative approaches.
Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive base salary of $135,000 – $145,000. GCS provides a robust benefits package that includes health insurance, a retirement plan, and generous leave and holiday allowances.
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