ControllerPosition Overview Employment Category: ExemptReports to: Chief Financial OfficerThis position is responsible for all accounting related activities from general ledger maintenance through to financial statements. This is a handson role that requires attention to detail ability to handle multiple priorities and solid organization skills. The controller works alongside the Human Resources Manager and the Senior Accountant. Candidates will have demonstrated effective written and oral communication skills and will work across all constituencies to build collaborative and trusting relationships. The position requires strong Excel skills coupled with the need to work with and integrate varied financial information systems. Knowledge of Blackbaud Financial and Raisers Edge is a plus.requirements and responsibilitiesBachelors degree in Accounting with 35 years of experience in accounting with emphasis on notforprofit.Oversee the general ledger for timely recording of transactions to ensure accuracy and integrity and adherence to internal controlsOverall general ledger account reconciliation including but not limited to accounts receivable accounts payable debt other liabilities and assetsEnsure timely tuition receivables and have the ability to follow up on late or missed paymentsPrepare and distribute monthly department reportsReconcile payroll benefits 941s tax deposits & other payroll related activities Reconciliation of investment and endowment accountsUpdate monthly cash flow projectionsMaintain fixed assets schedules and restricted spending schedulesWeekly reconciliation of gift revenues and reconciliation to AdvancementServe as primary backup for Human Resources Manager & Senior AccountantWork with Chief Financial Officer: Preparing and maintaining annual budgets.Preparation of annual audits for Finance Operations 403(b) Retirement plan and Workers Compensation.Cash flow projectionAdditional reporting and projects as requiredOther tasks as assigned or needed consistent with an academic boarding school environment.A more detailed job description can be requested by contacting to ApplyPlease send a resume and letter of interest to Kents Hill School is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race color religion national origin pregnancy gender identity sexual orientation marital/civil union status ancestry place of birth age citizenship status veteran status political affiliation genetic information or disability as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.