Controller

Rye Country Day School is seeking a full or part-time Controller beginning immediately. Rye Country Day School is a coeducational, PreK-12, college preparatory school located in Westchester County, New York dedicated to providing students with an excellent education using both traditional and innovative approaches. We are actively committed to creating and sustaining a school community that is nurturing, supportive, diverse, and inclusive, one in which all students can participate fully and achieve their maximum potential through academic, athletic, creative, and social endeavors. We expect and promote moral responsibility and strive to develop strength of character within a respectful school community.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee general ledger and reporting systems ensuring compliance with GAAP standards; direct responsibility for restricted funds, philanthropy, and investment accounting
• Maintain internal controls
• Coordinate all audit activity
• Analyze financial data and present reports in an accurate and timely manner; monitor progress and changes
• Support the CFO in engaging the Board's Finance and Audit Committees
• Assist with the annual budgeting process; review and compare to actual results to identify and explain variances

Qualifications:

• CPA strongly preferred
• Solid experience coordinating audit activities and managing reporting, budget analysis, accounts payable and receivable, general ledger, payroll, and accounting for investments
• Keen analytic, organization, and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Blackbaud's Financial Edge software a plus

RCDS seeks faculty and staff who support our mission to foster a lifelong passion for learning, understanding, and service in an ever-changing world, and who share our commitment to creating and sustaining a vibrant, thriving, and inclusive multicultural learning community. The school is committed to providing invigorating and supportive work experiences for its diverse community of employees. Faculty and staff are offered meaningful opportunities for professional development, growth, and leadership; highly competitive salaries; and extensive benefits. RCDS is committed to diversity and inclusion throughout the community and curriculum. Please visit our website http://www.ryecountryday.org to learn more about the school's rigorous curriculum, values, and strategic initiatives.

Rye Country Day School is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal, state, and local laws, which prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, and veteran status.

Interested candidates should apply by submitting a resume and cover letter via the following link: https://rcds.workable.com/.