Responsibilities and Duties

• Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL and Counsel, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and report variances

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements

• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting

• Research technical accounting issues for compliance

• Support month-end and year-end close process

• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting

• Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls

• Additional controller duties as necessary

Desired and Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or Economics

• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

• Proven working experience as a Financial Controller

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience

• Advanced degree in Accounting

• CPA or CMA preferred

• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures

• Experience with creating financial statements

• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end/year end close process

• Excellent accounting software user and administration skills

Desired and Required Skills & Experience

• Unwavering commitment to Ambition Prep’s mission, students, families, and community is non-negotiable

• The belief that all students can learn at a high level, regardless of race, culture, or socioeconomic status

• Ability to multi-task and work with an ambiguous, fast-moving, start-up environment

• Team player: demonstrates maturity, growth mindset, strong work ethic, follow through, and flexibility

• Ability to take constructive feedback and quickly incorporate feedback

• Innovative, creative, organized, and willing to take risks

Compensation

Ambition Preparatory Charter School offers competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Ambition Preparatory Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

Disclaimer: This job description describes the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals hired into this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Ambition Prep reserves the right to change any or all content of this job description based on business needs.