Description We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Controller in Montgomery County with a private school. This position will be ensuring the efficient operations of the Accounting Department, in line with their organizational policies and procedures as well as GAAP. Responsibilities: • Lead the process of annual budgeting in collaboration with the Business Director and Finance Committee. • Develop strategic financial plans, including cash projections, tuition structure, and capital improvement. • Oversee all accounting functions, including General Ledger, Investment, AR, AP, Fixed Asset, and Cash management. • Maintain systems and reconcile Accounts Payable and Student Receivables. • Prepare monthly financial statements and perform variance analyses. • Supervise student billing, accounts payable, and credit card operations. • Handle monthly closing and manage the preparation of journal entries and account reconciliations. • Review semi-monthly and monthly payroll preparation and ensure their accurate recording in the accounting system. • Train and support the accounting department staff. • Document and communicate accounting policies to employees and ensure compliance. • Prepare quarterly budget vs actual cost center reports and resolve related queries. • Oversee Class Accounts and file monthly sales tax reports. • Conduct timely bank reconciliations. • Manage annual audit of the financial statements and prepare schedules and work papers for the annual audit. • Supervise all incoming cash receipts and deposits. • Ensure compliance with Federal and State tax regulations and GAPP reporting requirements. The ideal candidate for this role will have 7+ years of non-profit industry experience (ideally coming out of another school) where they have done everything from operational accounting up to financial statement preparation and board presentations, CPA+, strong supervisory skills and ideally Blackbaud accounting software. To apply to this Controller role please do so through this posting or reach out to Caren Bromberg Bach on LinkedIn or call Caren Bach at 301.965.9035. Requirements • Minimum of 7 years of experience in a similar role • Proficiency in Accounting Functions • Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) • Skilled in Auditing processes • Familiarity with Budget Processes • Proficient in US GAAP • Ability to prepare Financial Statements • Experience with Month End Close procedures • Skilled in Account Reconciliation • Experience in Budgeting and Forecasting • Knowledge of General Ledger procedures • Proficiency in using Blackbaud software • Experience in Non-profit Accounting Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .