Controller

Reports To : CFO  

FLSA Classification : Classified Contract

Full-Time/Part-Time Status : Full Time / Exempt

Regular/Temporary : Regular

Salary:   $95,759 - $109,989 Framework C ,Step 62

 

Developed by a coalition of San Diego civic leaders and educators, High Tech High (HTH) opened in September 2000 as a small public project-based charter school with plans to serve approximately 450 students.  HTH has evolved into an integrated network of fourteen charter schools serving approximately 5,500 students in grades K-12 across four San Diego County campuses (Point Loma, Clairemont, North County, and Chula Vista). The HTH organization also includes a comprehensive adult learning environment including a Teacher Credentialing Program and the High Tech High Graduate School of Education, offering professional development opportunities serving national and international educators.

 

As a member of the Business Office team, the Controller will plan, organize, control, and direct the financial areas of accounts payable, accounts receivable, benefits, cash management, financial reporting, and payroll. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will be responsible for the oversight of all finance, accounting, and reporting activities. The Controller administratively supports the accounting operations, interfaces with customers and other organizational staff members. The position requires general knowledge of general accounting and administrative practices. Provide leadership and direction to assigned functions. Work consists of both routine and non-routine administrative accounting work performed using general procedures and processes.

Manage all aspects of accounting; billing, financial statements, general ledger, cost accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting, tax compliance, inventory accounting, cost accounting, revenue recognition, and various special analyses

Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions

Achieves budget objectives by scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions

Monitor cash and funding balances

Coordinate all audit activity. Respond to requests from auditors' representatives, grantor organizations, and governmental organizations, including official financial reports and claims; represent the organization(s) during audits by public auditors

Advise on financial analyses and decision-making regarding capital investments, pricing, contract negotiations, significant costs, benchmarks, and other matters with management and chief financial officer

Develop information and policies and procedures for immediate and long-range financial management and planning

Perform related duties as assigned

 

 

 

BS in Accounting, Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting, or Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Working knowledge of California Education Code and federal and state regulations

Working knowledge of Accounting Best Practices

5-10 years of experience in the finance field

Financial and operations management experience with a school district, and/or charter management organization preferred 

 

TB Clearance and CriminalJusticeFingerprint/BackgroundClearance.

--- Environment

Indoor and outdoor setting

The principal office for the Controller is located on HTH's Point Loma campus in San Diego, California. However, this position is expected to travel to various HTH campus sites (San Marcos, Chula Vista and Clairemont) as needed.

 

--- Physical Abilities

Sitting or standing for extended periods of time

Hearing and speaking to communicate and exchange information

Seeing to observe accuracy of reports and documents

Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate office equipment

Kneeling, bending at the waist, and reaching overhead, above shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and other items as needed