Controller

Yellowstone Schools (TX) - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Educational Services

About the position

The Controller at Yellowstone Schools is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the organization, ensuring compliance with accounting principles and regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to the Chief Financial Officer and other leadership. This role requires a strong background in municipal, not-for-profit, and school accounting, as well as the ability to manage complex financial systems and reporting requirements. The Controller will play a key role in maintaining the financial health of the schools, managing grants, and ensuring proper use of funds.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Chief Financial Officer on the business affairs of the schools.
• Ensure accounting transactions comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal control standards.
• Ensure accounting systems comply with applicable state and federal laws and regulations.
• Direct and review analysis of laws and regulations affecting financial activities.
• Evaluate and implement accounting procedures, systems, and controls.
• Protect the assets of the schools by enforcing internal controls and auditing.
• Participate in discussions with leadership regarding finance and regulatory issues.
• Attend school board meetings as requested.
• Provide leadership to assigned personnel.
• Maintain accuracy and timeliness of records and reports.
• Manage hardcopy and computerized reports and records.
• Manage grants management programs for effective participation in available grants.
• Manage temporarily restricted donations and associated journal entries.
• Ensure compliance with fiscal requirements on approved grants.
• Review payroll and benefit administration for Upper School.
• Review decisions related to unemployment by TWC.
• Assist CFO in preparing the annual budget and assessing business operations.
• Monitor budget against actuals for compliance.
• Manage purchasing approvals across departments.
• Manage donations and revenue reconciliation monthly.
• Manage inventory of property and equipment for annual audits.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts.
• Manage Shared Services Agreement and related transactions.
• Review General Ledger and monthly financial statements.
• Lead completion of annual compliance reports and audits.
• Assist with audit preparations and ensure compliance.
• Assist CFO with financial modeling and cash flow analysis.
• Analyze financial data and make projections.
• Maintain certifications and training hours.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's degree or CPA license required.
• 5+ years of experience in municipal, not-for-profit, public, charter, and/or private school accounting and finance.

Benefits

• Medical (including HSA) insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Retirement savings options.
• $50K employer-paid life insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term disability insurance.
• Cancer insurance.
• Hospital insurance.
• Accident insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Wellness day off.
• Generous paid time off program.
• 10-weeks paid parental leave.