Controller

Job Description

Founded in 1961, Sandy Spring Friends School is a progressive, coed, academically-rigorous day school serving students from age three through 12th grade. The campus is located on 140 acres in the historic Sandy Spring area of Montgomery County, Maryland, and the School is approved by the Maryland State Board of Education and accredited by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools.

Our school’s culture, rooted in the idea that collaboration engenders achievement, can be traced to our Quaker heritage and abiding belief in the Quaker values of simplicity, equality, integrity, stewardship of the environment, and peaceful resolution of conflict.

Controller: Full-time, 12 month, Exempt

Sandy Spring Friends School seeks candidates for the position of Controller. This position is responsible for the management and integrity of the accounting records of the school; establishing and maintaining appropriate financial policies, procedures, and controls; and cash management. The Controller will work closely with the CFO to assess the effectiveness of the current school information systems, identify enhancement opportunities, and participate in implementation. The Controller reports directly to the CFO and has some supervisory responsibilities. SSFS is eager to consider applications from traditionally underrepresented groups.

Responsibilities include:

Compile, analyze, and prepare all general ledger entries and file related documentation.

Perform month and year end closings for accounting database and reconcile all sub ledgers ensuring proper accounting treatment of entries.

Complete reconciliations including bank, investment accounts, and payroll.

Oversee budget management working closely with various cost-center owners.

Prepare audit schedules and coordinate all aspects of annual audit.

Provide cash flow analysis for the CFO to maintain adequate liquidity for liabilities and debt covenants.

Manage student enrollment contracting process.

Prepare annual financial statements.

Manage accounts receivable from posting of all charges to collection.

Review, update, and implement internal financial controls.

Participate in school-wide committee work.

Occasional weekend/evening activities.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: A four-year degree in a related field is required and CPA certification or MBA degree is desirable. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in a business office environment, preferably in an independent school or other non-profit setting, as well as experience with GAAP, FASB, and providing financial audit support. They will be proficient with Microsoft Excel, efficient with Google Suite products, a skilled oral and written communicator, meticulously organized, comfortable with juggling multiple priorities, and meeting deadlines. Knowledge of the Veracross database or other comparable non-profit accounting software modules is necessary. Ideal candidates will also embrace professional development, be willing to develop new initiatives as needs arise, value diversity, and support Quaker beliefs, values, and practices.

Summary of Benefits:

Salary: $115,000 - $150, 000 yearly

At SSFS, we offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and professional growth. Our benefits include:

Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you and your family healthy.

Disability & Life Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage, along with life insurance for peace of mind at no cost to employees.

Retirement Savings: 403(B) plan with employer contributions to help you save for the future.

Paid Time Off: Generous paid time off, including holidays and parental leave.

Employee Assistance: Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support.

Tuition: Financial aid available to children of SSFS employees.

Childcare Discounts: Discounted After Care and Summer Camp programs for employees' children.

Convenience Perks: Free parking, free lunch, and access to our library and gym facilities.

Commitment to Diversity: Sandy Spring Friends School embraces the Quaker testimony of Equality and seeks applicants who represent all backgrounds and demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We greatly value our diverse student population and we actively seek faculty representatives of our students’ diversity. Click to learn more about diversity at Sandy Spring Friends School. Special consideration may be given to members of The Religious Society of Friends.

Please provide a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three professional references with your application.