Job Description

Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City's oldest independent school for girls. As an independent, Catholic school, educating students in Pre-K through 12, we are part of an international network of 160 schools. We are committed to a set of principles shared by all Sacred Heart Schools. Known as the "Goals and Criteria," these principles articulate the core components of a Sacred Heart education and charge our community with a unified educational mission.

At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our job is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to building a community that is anti-racist, anti-bias, fair, inclusive, and welcoming to everyone and seeks candidates who connect to our  Mission and Goals .

Controller
Full-Time
Beginning Early December 2024

Position:  Controller
Reports to:  Chief Administrative Officer
FLSA: Exempt Full-time
Salary Range: $150,000 - $200,000 annually

The controller is a financial leadership position who works with a team of five employees in the business office, with the responsibility of assisting in the management and monitoring of the school’s business practices and finances. The ideal candidate will have meticulous attention to detail, be adaptable, even tempered, and an effective communicator with extensive knowledge and experience in the administration of not-for-profit accounting principles and practices. In addition, they will need to have demonstrated ability to manage direct reports. This individual will have frequent interaction with the Human Resources Director, Director of Institutional Advancement, Director of Admissions, Director of Technology and Director of Operations; and occasional interaction with the Head of School, Division Heads, and the Audit, Finance and Investment Committees of the Board of Trustees; and seasonal interaction with external auditors. The expectation is that the Controller will work with these groups and individuals to ensure accurate, efficient and effective implementation of financial procedures and reporting. The Controller is a steward of the school’s financial resources and is expected to always be guided by the legal requirements of the industry, principles of GAAP accounting, best ethical practices and the goals and criteria of the schools of the Sacred Heart.

The ideal candidate should have demonstrated ability to meet the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities:

• Assign and supervise the work of those responsible for Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll/Employee Benefits.
• Assist with tuition collection and interact with families as needed.
• Maintain the General Ledger and procedures to ensure adherence to generally accepted accounting practices and recordkeeping.
• Review and monitor the completeness and accuracy of financial transaction records.
• Coordinate monthly financial close activities/prepare and disseminate monthly reports, account reconciliations and periodic financial statements.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of bank and investment account activity.
• Record investment transactions and carry out instructions of the Board Investment Committee.
• Ensure adherence to school purchasing policies and procedures.
• Perform special projects and analyses as required.
• Coordinate external and internal audit activities.
• Plan and execute programs to maintain and enhance staff proficiencies.
• Maintain up-to-date accounting policy and procedure documentation.
• Other duties as assigned

Requisite Skills and Qualifications:

• High Ethical Standards
• Undergraduate college degree (Finance or Accounting)
• Graduate degree and/or CPA preferable
• Minimum 8 years general accounting or public accounting experience (minimum 2 years as Accounting Manager, Controller or Assistant Controller) – not-for-profit experience required, Independent School Experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting
• Ability to effectively supervise, train and motivate staff, prioritize and delegate workload assignments, and monitor and report operational performance
• Excel Suite; proficiency in Blackbaud, and some working knowledge of smart tuition and ADP preferred.

It is the policy of Sacred Heart to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants. This means that all employees and applicants will be treated on an equal basis without regard to race, religion, color, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, transgender status, national and ethnic origin, ancestry, disability, age, military or veteran status, marital and partnership status, citizenship status, caregiver status, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, height or weight, predisposing genetic characteristics, criminal history, actual or perceived domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state, federal or local law (collectively referred to herein as “Protected Classifications”).

In addition to the Protected Classifications set forth in this EEO Policy, the School also prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment based on being a certified medical marijuana patient, pre-employment marijuana testing, unemployment status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, salary history, arrest or conviction, or domestic violence victim status in accordance with state law.

This policy applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, training, faculty development, transfers, promotion, compensation, benefits, educational assistance, employee facilities, termination, and retirement.

About Convent of the Sacred Heart

The Convent of the Sacred Heart is New York City’s oldest independent school for girls, established in 1881 by the Society of the Sacred Heart. Part of a worldwide network of over 150 schools committed to the mission of Sacred Heart education, the school is housed in two landmark buildings on 91st Street and Fifth Avenue. Since its inception, Convent of the Sacred Heart has been governed by a strong commitment to the education of the whole child, addressing her intellectual, spiritual, social, and emotional development. Convent of the Sacred Heart is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, Sacred Heart seeks to hire outstanding and diverse faculty who work together harmoniously toward the common mission of the school.

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