Renbrook School
Renbrook School (West Hartford, CT), an independent day school for children age three to grade eight, currently seeks an experienced professional to fill the position of Controller. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for oversight of all financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and employee benefits administration.
Responsibilities
This hands-on position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Business Office activities, which include: Manage/oversee the day-to-day responsibility for all financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, hiring processes and employee benefits administration; serve as back-up for these functions, when necessary Maintain current working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP); ensure appropriate financial policies and internal controls are implemented and followed; maintain knowledge of employment laws applicable to workers in Connecticut On a monthly basis, reconcile all cash, checking, and investment accounts; review and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries as necessary Lead and coordinate annual financial statement audit and 403(b) plan audit process Prepare/submit documents for completion of IRS Form 990, Forms 5500, 1094-C and 1095-C Forms Prepare financial statements and analyses and prepare and distribute monthly departmental budget reports Collaborate with the Development Office staff to reconcile fund designation for cash receipts and pledges; manage endowed funds; provide stewardship reports upon request Collaborate with departments to establish effective/efficient processes for financial management and oversight Participate in Finance Committee and Investment Committee meetings and others as necessary The review of candidates will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of November 2025. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related discipline is required, CPA preferred Five or more years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in an educational institution or other non-profit organization Experience with Microsoft Office products, practical experience with accounting software, Blackbaud preferred; willingness to adapt to and implement new/efficient work processes and applications Experience with human resource and payroll systems, ADP/Workforce Now preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ethics and the ability to handle confidential information Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills Must work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced office environment; ability to manage multiple competing priorities
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This hands-on position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day Business Office activities, which include: Manage/oversee the day-to-day responsibility for all financial accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, hiring processes and employee benefits administration; serve as back-up for these functions, when necessary Maintain current working knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP); ensure appropriate financial policies and internal controls are implemented and followed; maintain knowledge of employment laws applicable to workers in Connecticut On a monthly basis, reconcile all cash, checking, and investment accounts; review and reconcile general ledger accounts; prepare journal entries as necessary Lead and coordinate annual financial statement audit and 403(b) plan audit process Prepare/submit documents for completion of IRS Form 990, Forms 5500, 1094-C and 1095-C Forms Prepare financial statements and analyses and prepare and distribute monthly departmental budget reports Collaborate with the Development Office staff to reconcile fund designation for cash receipts and pledges; manage endowed funds; provide stewardship reports upon request Collaborate with departments to establish effective/efficient processes for financial management and oversight Participate in Finance Committee and Investment Committee meetings and others as necessary The review of candidates will begin immediately with an anticipated start date of November 2025. Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting or related discipline is required, CPA preferred Five or more years of experience in accounting and financial management, preferably in an educational institution or other non-profit organization Experience with Microsoft Office products, practical experience with accounting software, Blackbaud preferred; willingness to adapt to and implement new/efficient work processes and applications Experience with human resource and payroll systems, ADP/Workforce Now preferred Excellent interpersonal skills, strong ethics and the ability to handle confidential information Detail-oriented, with strong organizational, analytical and planning skills Must work independently and collaboratively in a small, fast-paced office environment; ability to manage multiple competing priorities
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