Controller Trinity Episcopal School has an immediate opening for a full-time Controller. We are currently accepting applications for this position. Trinity Episcopal School is an independent school with approximately 500 students in kindergarten through eighth grade located in Westlake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas. Our Mission: At Trinity Episcopal School we will nurture each child intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We will honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God. Role Focus: The role of the Controller is an integral part of the Business Office responsible for the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analysis of historical and future income and expenses, in addition to special reports that may be needed. The Controller is responsible for all functions of accounting, audit, and budgeting. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Typical Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will be a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in non-profit accounting, including managerial experience. The candidate must have experience in a similar role. Experience in an Independent School experience is considered a plus. A working knowledge of non-profit accounting is essential. OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING Responsible for managing the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial information; Preparing monthly financial statements, including variance analyses; Supervising student billing, accounts payable, expense reporting, fixed assets accounting, 1099 preparation, sales tax reporting and other general accounting operations; Reviewing account reconciliations on a monthly or quarterly basis; Providing support in the hiring and training of accounting department staff when applicable;
Controller Trinity Episcopal School has an immediate opening for a full-time Controller. We are currently accepting applications for this position. Trinity Episcopal School is an independent school with approximately 500 students in kindergarten through eighth grade located in Westlake Hills, close to downtown Austin, Texas. Our Mission: At Trinity Episcopal School we will nurture each child intellectually, physically, emotionally and spiritually. We will honor each child’s spirit for learning and life, ever mindful that we are all children of God. Role Focus: The role of the Controller is an integral part of the Business Office responsible for the preparation of financial reports, such as income statements, balance sheets, and analysis of historical and future income and expenses, in addition to special reports that may be needed. The Controller is responsible for all functions of accounting, audit, and budgeting. The role reports to the Chief Financial Officer. Typical Education and Experience: The ideal candidate will be a CPA with a bachelor’s degree in accounting with a minimum of 5-7 years of experience in non-profit accounting, including managerial experience. The candidate must have experience in a similar role. Experience in an Independent School experience is considered a plus. A working knowledge of non-profit accounting is essential. OVERVIEW OF RESPONSIBILITIES: GENERAL ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL REPORTING Responsible for managing the accounting department, ensuring accurate and timely financial information; Preparing monthly financial statements, including variance analyses; Supervising student billing, accounts payable, expense reporting, fixed assets accounting, 1099 preparation, sales tax reporting and other general accounting operations; Reviewing account reconciliations on a monthly or quarterly basis; Providing support in the hiring and training of accounting department staff when applicable;
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