Organization:  Queens-based Yeshiva Day School serving children from Pre-school through 8th grade

Title: Controller with a strong background in Accounting and Operations (reporting to the Executive Director)

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily accounting, finance operations
• Annual operating budget of approximately $10 million
• Oversee general ledger, month-end, year-end, trend analysis and other financial reports
• Assess and establish operational controls and reports for all aspects of the school’s financial management under the direction of the Executive Director
• Ensure compliance with all accounting, tax, payroll, and retirement plan regulations
• Assume other HR duties
• Work with Executive Director on budget and reports to the Finance Committee

 Significant Projects:

• Work closely with the Executive Director and the Technology Development Coordinator on the implementation of a new software system for accurate and timely reporting
• Develop a full accounting software conversion to a new cloud-based accounting system and integration with the development & administration office system
• Oversee school’s retirement plan including communication with employees of any changes
• Transition the school to an online system for registration, enrollment contracts and tuition bills to improve the efficiency of the system for the school’s parents
• Work closely with the principal and department heads to assist with fiscal budget
• Work on grants and government filings with the Executive Director

 Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and finance
• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience preferably in the non-profit sector; CPA a plus

 Required Experience Skills:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues and staff
• Proficiency in Sage, Blackbaud Accounting software or any other accounting software, Parent Locker (not required)
• Experience in an accounting firm helpful
• Expertise in reviewing financial statements
• Great interpersonal skills and a passion for providing excellent service
• Able to work independently and to prioritize competing demands
• Excellent analytical, mathematical, and research skills
• Proactive, responsible and solution-oriented
• Assume ownership for responsibilities listed above
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy while keeping a 'big picture' focus
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
• Pleasant, easygoing personality with a positive, energetic, and enthusiastic attitude
• Expertise in Excel along with proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong, confident written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and support complex, high-value credit decisions

Benefits:

• Base salary $110k -120K (depending on relevant experience, expertise and accomplishments)
• Health insurance at 50% of the individual rate
• Pension plan with 5% match after 2 years
• 1 month of vacation
• 10 sick days
• Tuition reduction plan