BREBEUF JESUIT MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, which is Jesuit, Catholic, and Interfaith, is to provide an excellent college preparatory education by preparing its students for a lifetime of leadership in service to others as men and women who are intellectually competent, open to growth, loving, religious, and committed to promoting justice. In pursuit of the Mission, Brebeuf Jesuit affirms two essential principles: the education of the whole person and the care of the person.
TITLE OF POSITION: Controller
PURPOSE: The Controller maintains and manages the accounting system of Brebeuf Jesuit in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for not-for-profit educational institutions. The position includes advisory responsibilities for business office staff performing Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Student Billing/Accounts Receivable functions. The Controller must also support a school-wide culture that brings financial literacy to all departments and the administration.
ACCOUNTABILITY: This full time position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Note: The following list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Others may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodations.)
• Day to day maintenance of the general ledger and full accounting system
• Preparation and input of journal entries
• Monthly and year end Closing Procedures
• Monthly Interim financial statement preparation on an accrual basis
• Monthly review and reporting to department managers and CFO financial results compared to budget
• Manage fixed asset accounting
• Account reconciliation
• Assist CFO with budgeting and analysis
• Maintenance and documentation of accounting policies and procedures
• Documentation and verification of ongoing capital campaign records
• Ensure that financial information is in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare year end financial documents for External Auditors and act as primary liaison for the audit
• Advise A/R, A/P and Payroll personnel
• Attend Finance Committee meetings and record minutes
• Administer Flex Benefit Plan
• Support CFO as needed in various Finance activities, analysis and special projects
CREDENTIALS:
REQUIRED
- Degree in Accounting
- An understanding of not for profit fund accounting
- Three to five years (or more) experience in similar position
PREFERRED
- CPA designation
- Work experience in educational environment
Please send a cover letter, your resume, salary requirement, the application (found at http://www.brebeuf.org/EMPLOYMENT/JOBOPENINGS/index.aspx), and names of three colleagues who can provide letters of reference by August 19, 2008 to HumanResources@brebeuf.org.
The required background check form, also found at http://www.brebeuf.org/EMPLOYMENT/JOBOPENINGS/index.aspx, can be faxed to 317.524.7102, attention D. Reale.
Applicants without access to email or fax machines may mail their application materials to:
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Human Resources Office
2801 West 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
317.524.7105
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