Classified - Position - Accountant - competitive
Start Date
Open Date 06/17/2026
Closing Date 06/30/2026
POSITION: Financial Controller
REPORTS TO: Chief Financial Officer
WAGE/HOUR STATUS: Exempt/11 month
SALARY RANGE: $85,000 + commensurate with experience
Position SummaryThe Financial Controller is a key member of the Finance Team and is responsible for the school's overall accounting operations, inclusive of Food Service and payroll transactional activities.
Core Responsibilities- Maintain financial records according to GAAP and NYSED requirements
- Develop systems for monthly, quarterly, and annual reconciliations and closings
- Assists with the preparation of financial forecasts and financial statements
- Monitors the school's cash position versus budget and forecasted expenses
- Monthly review of bank reconciliations
- Reviews all Journal Entries
- Coordinates and oversees full implementation of student district of residence's invoicing
- Prepares and interprets detailed account analysis, as requested
- Maintains the general accounting systems to ensure reporting of accurate and reliable data
- Assists in the development of the school's annual budget
- Provides assistances during all audits - annual independent and others
- Ability to perform a wide range of supervisory responsibilities over all accounting functions
Accounting and Reporting - Assist in setting standards for student achievement and provide leadership, direction, and support to the implementation of the school's instructional and program designs
- Provide instructional leadership in advancing proven teaching and learning practices
- Collaborate and formulate annual preparation, adjustments, and design of instructional and program plans along with the administrative team
- Observe and monitor instruction of teachers, student growth and achievement regularly
- Continually evaluate the progress on all measures of students and staff performance and take action to achieve improvements as needed
- Assist in the recruitment, development, motivation, and retention of an effective team of teachers jointly responsible for the attainment of the school's mission and goals as articulated in the Charter
- Support the professional learning communities and data driven decision making processes
- Perform any and all other duties consistent with the above duties and those duties and responsibilities of a building school administrator under New York State Laws
Bond Reporting- Ensure compliance with Continuing Disclosure requirements
- Assist with annual Standard and Poors reviews related to Investment Grade Bonds
- Prepare monthly Bond summary financial reports for management and other constituents
Leadership - Ensures proper use of hardware and software accounting computer systems
- Supervises department personnel including delegation of assignments, training, monitoring and evaluating performance
- Collaborate with department heads/supervisors on all operations involving the management of school funds, school activities including purchases, inventories, and office operations
- Supervises Accounting, Food Service, and Payroll transactional activities personnel
- Monitor adherence to procedures that provide for the safety and security of staff and students and employment laws
Professional Responsibilities - Support the culture of professionalism among team members
- Support the development of all staff and implementation of program improvements
- Show professionalism at all times to all staff members
- Ability to apply and adapt practices and techniques to meet program needs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with staff, management and others
- Superior skills to work with diversity of individuals and the ability of being a team player
- Ability to communicate with school personnel effectively
Education/Certifications Qualifications- Bachelors Degree in Business or related field
- Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred
Experience Qualifications- Five (5) to (10) years of experience in a position of comparable responsibility
- Previous experience in School Finance preferred
Skillset Requirements- Strong analytical skills
- Ability to work with a high degree of accuracy and confidentiality
- Expertise with accounting software systems, spreadsheets, and databases
- Knowledge of standard accounting principles/practices and finance administration
Physical Demands- Must be able to sit, stand and walk up to 8 hours per day
New York State Education Department Fingerprinting is required for all positions. CSAT offers a very competitive salary, benefits, and is a member of the New York State Retirement System.
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Salary: From 85000.00
Salary Competitive Y
Appointment Status Permanent
Position Status Full time
Start Date ASAP
Contact Person's Email
[email protected] Job Posting Link https://www.applitrack.com/csatk12/onlineapp/default.aspx?Category=Administration
