Sewickley Academy Looking for Controller Full Time

ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated
students, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh’s longest-standing coeducational independent PreK-12 day school. Our mission is to inspire
and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of
a greater good. At the Academy, every child is challenged to explore and excel to their highest ability and encouraged to arrive each day
with their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic
facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and
value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and
divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love
of learning. 

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs including a
premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a
workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply for this today!

Job
Description

Sewickley Academy is seeking to hire a Controller. This role is responsible for supervising and managing the
accounting department and all areas of financial reporting. This role will develop and maintain accounting principles, best practices, and
systems for collecting, analyzing and reporting information. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist with the annual budget preparation and approval process for 24 departments

• Supervise members of the
  Business Office team including the Staff Accountant and Accounting Specialist

• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted
  Accounting Principles (GAAP) and any other applicable standards

• Prepare financial records for annual independent audit and
  assist the audit team in preparation of the annual tax return, form 990, and other returns including form 5500

• Assist with
  the compliance of all federal and state financial reporting requirements

• Prepare financial reports which are reported to
  school leadership, finance committee, and the Board of Trustees

• Evaluate purchases/fixed assets, capitalize, and complete
  depreciation process

• Complete bank reconciliations, general ledger entries, and monthly closing procedures

• Oversee the billing process for student tuition and incidentals which is completed on a monthly basis

• Establish
  internal control policies and procedures for the Business Office

• Review and record monthly payroll activity for all
  employees

• Work closely with admissions office on creating and analyzing the annual enrollment contract for students

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business with an emphasis in
  Accounting, or a related field

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred

• Minimum 5
  years’ experience as an accountant, accounting supervisor, or manager, Non Profit experience preferred 

• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with QuickBooks accounting software for Non Profit. 

• Exceptional knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, cost accounting and cost control principles, and Generally Accepted Accounting
  Principles (GAAP)

• Excellent written, verbal communication skills, and analytical skills with attention to detail

• Advanced knowledge of accounting best practices, laws, standards, and state/national regulations

ARE YOU
READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and
salary requirements.