Controller

Mission Statement

Regis High School transforms Catholic young men through an academically exceptional Jesuit education in a caring community which inspires leadership, generosity, and a lifelong passion for service as Men for Others. Regis is tuition free, and merit based, giving special consideration to families in need of financial assistance.

Position

As Controller you will have the extraordinary opportunity to support the educations of approximately 530 exceptional, gifted young men, while working alongside talented faculty, and committed staff. Located in New York City, Regis High School is a Catholic, Jesuit, college preparatory school and the only Jesuit, full-scholarship high school in the country. The school was founded in 1914 through the extraordinary generosity of an anonymous woman and her family. Regis now relies on philanthropy of alumni, parents, and friends as its most significant source of financial support. Regis is committed to both academic excellence and fostering a spirit of generosity and service to those in need. Regis seeks to inspire and educate the ethnically diverse young men in its care to become imaginative Catholic leaders committed to promoting justice and exerting leadership in the Church, in their civic community, and in their future chosen profession.  

Position Summary

We’re seeking a collaborative and experienced Controller to join our dedicated team, making a meaningful impact by working together to support our students, staff, alumni and community. The Controller will oversee and manage the School's day-to-day accounting functions, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting operations. This role is also responsible for the timely and accurate preparation of financial reports and ensuring the integrity of all financial data.

Job Responsibilities

·       Prepares and posts all monthly journal entries in Blackbaud Financial Edge and reconciles balance sheet and income statement accounts.
·       Prepares 1099s and reconciles NYS 45 and IRS 941 payroll reports.
·       Processes all student billings in Blackbaud Tuition Management system.
·       Reviews and posts donation batches prepared by the Advancement Office through Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge and reconciles monthly with the Advancement Office.
·       Manages accounts payable and receivable.
·       Prepares the monthly revenue and expense reports budget managers use to reconcile their accounts.
·       Reconciles bank and credit card accounts monthly.
·       Maintains schedules required for creation of GAAP financial statements and the annual audit of these. Schedules include: prepaids, accruals, fixed assets, and depreciation.
·       Prepares semi-monthly and bi-weekly payrolls through Checkwriters, including all withholdings provided by human resources including 403(b), benefit deductions, stipends, and auxiliary revenue accounting.
·       Maintains records of investment portfolio, including brokerage accounts and hedge fund & private equity investments. Tracks realized & unrealized gains as well as dividend and interest income.  Books the investment results to the general ledger monthly.
·       Reconciles benefit invoices with the Director of Human Resources monthly.
·       Oversees funding of HSA type health insurance benefits.
·       Supports and is willing to advance the Catholic and Jesuit mission of the school.
·       Performs responsibilities in collaboration and conformity with the policies of Regis and is subject at all times to the general control and supervision of the Director of Finance.
·       And any other job responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills

·       Knowledge of accounting and financial management practices for nonprofit organizations.
·       Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
·       Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge is a plus.

Education

•    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
•    Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field is a plus.

Experience:
•    7 years of experience in accounting, finance, or a similar role, ideally within the nonprofit sector or in education.
•    Proficiency in financial reporting, budgeting, and audit preparation.

Status

This is a full-time, 12-month position. 

Compensation & Benefits

Salary range is $110,000 – 125,000k +, commensurate with years of experience and skillset. Most benefits go into effect immediately. Participation in the 403 (b) begins after one year of employment. 

Other Expectations

•    The school expects one to conduct oneself at all times in a manner which shall not bring reproach upon oneself or the school.
•    The job description is to be used merely as a guide of expectations rather than an exhaustive list of all duties and competencies.  All requirements and skills are subject to change as the organization needs evolve. 

The Regis community strives to foster a sense of belonging at all levels of the organization. The hiring managers and school leaders seek to recruit and retain highly talented faculty and staff who are committed to the Catholic Jesuit mission and values. Central to this mission is a commitment to diversity and care for the whole person (cura personalis). 

Regis is an Equal Opportunity Employer.