Controller

The Peck School, a Kindergarten through 8th grade independent school in Morristown, NJ, seeks an experienced accountant for the role of Controller.
Integral to the business office, the Controller is responsible for the day-to-day accounting, tax, and audit functions of the school.
The successful person for the role will be a thought partner who is continually assessing and reviewing, asking such questions as: can a change to a process or report bring more value to the user(s), can this process be done more efficiently, how can we leverage technology within the business office.
Collaboration within the business office and with other administrative departments is key.
This is a 12-month position and is available beginning April 15, 2024.
The Controller reports to the Chief Financial Officer & Director of Operations and is a member of a three person business office team.
*Responsibilities* _Accounting & Financial Reporting _ · Manage all accounting functions ensuring compliance with GAAP, and other regulatory requirements.
· Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial procedures.
· Perform the month-end and year-end close processes; producing timely and accurate reports.
· Prepare all required debt covenant calculations.
· Perform monthly bank reconciliations.
· Prepare quarterly budget related reporting packages for the CFO.
· Review and approve accounts payable batches.
· Communicate with division and department heads regarding transactions and the coding of expenses.
· Maintain employee 403b contribution records, reconciling to payroll.
· Provide other reporting and analysis as requested – capital expenditures, special projects.
_Audit, Tax & Compliance_ · Serve as liaison to the audit and accounting firm and manage the annual financial statement and 403b audits, the preparation of the Form 990 and Form 5500.
· Prepare all financial statements and audit schedules for the annual financial and 403b audits.
_Investments_ · Reconcile all investment accounts on a quarterly basis.
· Allocate investment earnings to appropriate endowment funds.
· Maintain all records associated with Peck’s endowment and reserve accounts.
*Essential Qualifications* · Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
CPA preferred.
· 5+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally in the non-profit sector.
Independent school and auditing experience preferred.
· High level of proficiency in Excel required.
Experience with Blackbaud financial management software is highly preferred.
· The successful candidate is: * Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills, * An effective communicator with a proven track record of collaboration who works to engage colleagues and meet those with less financial acumen where they are, * Able to manage many responsibilities simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining high standards, * Service oriented who understands and is fulfilled by working at a mission drive organization, * Discreet and understands the need for confidentiality with school, employee, and student information, * Curious, resourceful, organized, trustworthy, dependable, and caring.
*To Apply* Please email a cover letter, resume, and three references to krugel@peckschool.
org.
Please use “Controller” in the subject line.
*About The Peck School* The Peck School inspires students to learn rigorously, grow in character, and lead healthy, productive, and principled lives.
Peck is a community of people that represent different ethnicities, a vibrant range of cultural and racial backgrounds, and varying religious and socio-economic backgrounds.
We actively seek employees who will help further our efforts to ensure our school is a diverse, inclusive, and equitable teaching, learning, and working environment for all.
Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * 403(b) * 403(b) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Flexible spending account * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Vision insurance Experience level: * 5 years Schedule: * Monday to Friday Work Location: In person