Controller, Finance & Banking, Accounting & Finance

Controller – Marin Primary & Middle School

Job Title: Controller

Job Type: Full Time/Exempt

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Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Annual Salary: $95,000 – $105,000

Reporting to the Chief Financial and Operating Officer. As a key player in our team, you will lead accounting and financial day‑to‑day functions, balance strategic thinking with hands‑on work, and modernize legacy processes and systems to improve efficiency.

• 5+ years of experience in Finance and Accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required;
  Master's preferred
• CPA certification is a big plus
• Proficiency in computer‑based accounting systems such as Sage, MIP, Quick Books
• Strong fiscal management and reporting skills; experience with full‑cycle accounting and financial analysis
• Proficiency in running payroll; knowledge of state and federal employment‑related regulations and compliance preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and Google Suite

• Organized and detail‑oriented
• Strategic thinker with strong understanding of Accounting and Finance functions and their role in supporting the organizational mission
• Ability to work with employees, students, and families from differing cultural and socio‑economic backgrounds
• Effective communicator in explaining finance and payroll policies and procedures to employees and trustees
• Uncompromising integrity, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times

• Maintain the school’s chart of accounts, general ledger, and supporting subsidiary ledgers under GAAP
• Prepare monthly journal entries and oversee the accuracy of general ledger transactions
• Monitor monthly operating budget and distribute monthly budget variance reports to the CFOO
• Develop and manage comprehensive account reconciliation procedures; prepare monthly bank and balance‑sheet reconciliations and analyses
• Assist the CFOO with developing and uploading financial plans and forecasts, including cash flow projections, budgets, and cost allocations
• Prepare schedules, reconciliation work papers, and analyses for the annual financial audit
• Maintain inventory of fixed assets
• Compile needed reports for annual surveys and benchmarking analysis for NAIS, NBOA, CALISBOA
• Partner with the Development Office on monthly reconciliation of all fundraising activities
• Review and approve sales and inventory tracking
• Oversee, with the assistance of the Accounting Manager, daily accounts payable, collections, cash receipts, and general ledger transactions
• In conjunction with the IT team, develop efficiency with financial functions and record‑keeping
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Oversee administration of semi‑monthly payroll, reconcile payroll and benefits, submit retirement contributions
• Support open enrollment process for payroll deductions and related tasks
• Maintain Exponent’s Payroll and HRIS system; ensure compliance with payroll paperwork
• Identify, develop, and implement payroll processes and procedures
• Submit census and required reports for retirement plan compliance and other benefits
• Perform other duties as assigned

Marin Primary & Middle School is fully compliant with the ADA and does not discriminate against applicants or employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations will be made when necessary.

• Primary responsibilities listed are essential job functions
• Work performed in a typical school environment with normal noise levels
• Both sitting and standing required during a regular workday
• Normal vision and hearing required for interactions with students, parents, faculty, and staff
• Occasional lifting up to 30 lb
• Extended periods at desk and computer screen
• Ability to turn, bend, and reach
• Ability to move around campus
• Ability to drive to other locations for meetings, conferences, etc.
• Position requires adaptability, analysis, assessment, decision‑making, dependability, judgment, reading, memorizing, social skills, speaking, multitasking, and writing

Apply with a cover letter, resume, and a list of all previous school or educational institution…