Controller

Administrator / Full-Time

Maine Central Institute, Pittsfield, ME

We’re seeking an experienced controller. The ideal candidate will have experience as
an accountant in school finance. As a strong communicator and skilled financial analyst,
this person will streamline our budgeting, payroll, and financial reporting processes. The
controller will also produce thorough financial-status reports for senior managers to help
improve our operational efficiency and aid in our continued growth.

Objectives of this role
 Provide comprehensive financial updates to senior managers by evaluating,
analyzing, and reporting appropriate data points
 Guide financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to
current economic landscape
 Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines
 Achieve budgeting goals with proper scheduling, analysis, and corrective actions
 Maximize payroll efficiency through innovative process development
 Help develop and support short- and long-term operational strategies
Responsibilities
 Maintain internal safeguards for revenue receipts, costs, and team and
organizational budgets and actual expenditures
 Establish (in coordination with CFO) financial and operating benchmarks,
budgets, program monitoring, and reporting standards on biweekly, monthly, and
annual basis
 Implement consistent accounting policies, practices, and procedures across all
programs, adhering to national and local legal standards while remaining
knowledgeable of proposed legislation
 Develop and enforce internal controls to maximize protection of company assets,
policies, procedures, and workflows
 Oversee and support accounting team with dynamic leadership that creates an
environment of trust and productivity
Required skills and qualifications
 Ten or more years of professional accounting experience
 Strong understanding of banking processes and financial data analysis

 Working knowledge of national and local tax regulations and compliance
reporting
 Experience in managing payroll, with focus on streamlining accounting processes
Preferred skills and qualifications
 Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in business, accounting, or related field
 Five or more years of experience as a senior-level accounting or finance
manager
 Professional certification, such as CPA (certified public accountant) or CA
(chartered accountant)

Maine Central Institute

Pittsfield, ME
Middle School, High School
Day, Boarding
All Gender
Town Academy