Controller (School District Experience Required)
CFS has partnered with a public-sector educational organization in seeking an experienced REMOTE Interim Controller to provide leadership and hands-on accounting support during a critical fiscal year-end and audit period. This individual will serve as a key resource to the finance team and must be able to step in quickly with minimal training.
Job Title: Controller
Location: Hybrid in Warwick, RI or remote, depending on candidate's location
Salary Range: $100,000 - $110,000
Controller Responsibilities
- Lead and support year-end close activities and audit preparation.
- Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports.
- Run and analyze reports for auditors and state reporting requirements.
- Support AP, AR, payroll, and general accounting functions.
- Provide guidance to accounting staff and help resolve accounting and system-related questions.
- Ensure proper account classifications and support overall financial operations.
Controller Qualifications
- MUST have direct accounting experience within a K-12 school district or school system.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
- Strong experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, month-end/year-end close, and audits.
- Advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs.
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach.
- Ability to work independently and support multiple stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Munis ERP software.
- Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, or Senior Accounting leadership experience.
- Experience in union and non-union environments.
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