Controller

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.