Controller - Chelsea, United States - Phoenix Charter Academy

Phoenix Charter Academy

Verified Company

Chelsea, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

The Controller will oversee accounts payable and receivable, review monthly account reconciliations, and collaborate on general accounting tasks with the finance team.

They will also be responsible for timely and accurate review of monthly financial reports, supporting schools in understanding financial reports, and preparing ad-hoc financial reports.

Additionally, they will lead the annual budget preparation, supervise the finance team members, coordinate the audit process, assist with financial systems, manage grant funds, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and lead payroll and benefits processes.

Qualifications:

Alignment to the organization's mission
Degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in education or notforprofit sectors
Ability to perform handson accounting tasks and review the work of others
Meticulous attention to detail
Excellent analytical, problemsolving, verbal, and written communication skills
Strong organizational and followthrough skills
Responsiveness to staff inquiries
Strong work ethic and ability to work independently and in a team environment
Ability to multitask and meet deadlines in a fastpaced work environment
Experience with QuickBooks is a plus

Responsibilities:

Lead and supervise finance team members
Coordinate audit process and prepare required forms
Help ensure financial systems are in sync and troubleshoot as needed
Manage endtoend grant management cycle
Prepare compliance reports for various funding sources
Lead payroll and benefit processes
Perform other related duties as requested

Location:

Who We Are

Phoenix Charter Academy aims to show the world what all young people can do, and to defy the limitations of societal assumptions, classism, and racism.

Phoenix Charter Academy was founded on the unwavering belief that all students can succeed at high levels.

While this mantra is typical of high-performing schools, particularly those in the charter sector, Phoenix truly endeavors to reach every student, focusing on a growing number on the margins of the traditional public district education system: students who have dropped out of high school, students who are parenting children of their own, students who are or have been involved with the juvenile justice system, students who are older and new to the country and cannot gain access to public schooling, and students who are under-credited relative to the number of years they have spent enrolled in high school.

We believe that these students, like all students, are completely capable of developing the skills necessary to set themselves up for lifetimes of economic prosperity and success.

We support our students with individually tailored and academically rigorous curricula and push them to succeed at the highest levels by providing them with the resources and mentoring that they need to reach their full potential.

Why Our Work is Important
Students across America are dropping out of high school at an alarming rate. Dropping out of high school has a substantial impact on a young person's life.

Over the course of their lifetime, an individual who drops out of high school is more likely to have reduced earning power, greater social service dependency, increased rates of criminal involvement, and shorter life expectancy.

Phoenix Charter Academies addresses this trend by creating environments where students can demonstrate their talent and resilience and prepare themselves for success through high school, college, and beyond.

Commitment to DEI
At Phoenix, we recognize the importance of forming a school community inclusive of all visible and invisible identities. We act to ensure that our students and staff always see reflections of themselves and their communities.

At Phoenix, we aim to break down systemic barriers by providing access to resources, experiences, and differentiated supports for historically marginalized groups.

At Phoenix, we solicit, value, understand, connect, and leverage multiple perspectives and experiences. We invite all perspectives except those that perpetuate oppression or dehumanization.

Qualities of Phoenix staff member:

Unwavering belief in our students
Phoenix staff operate with the deeply held belief that all young people want to and can succeed even in the face of substantial systemic barriers and societal constraints.

Continuous Improvement

Phoenix staff approach problem solving with curiosity and desire to understand the perspectives of others. They carry an internalized sense of "I can always learn more" and know that adults at Phoenix must model the qualities of being openminded and willing to make mistakes and learn from them. Phoenix staff members embody "lifelong learner" mindsets and strive for constant improvement.

Eager to Learn