About KIPP Nashville Public Schools 

KIPP Nashville Public Schools is a network of high-performing, free, open enrollment K-12 schools that has been committed to positively affecting student outcomes in Nashville since 2005. KIPP Nashville is part of the acclaimed KIPP Network, which educates 100,000+ students nationwide and supports students from Kindergarten through college, career and beyond. Through the KIPP Forward program, our team helps students identify their career of highest aspiration and develop the skills and confidence to chase their dreams.
  
KIPP Nashville currently operates 3 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools. Our student community consists of over 3,000 students in North, East and South Nashville. 94% of our students identify as Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) and 26% are identified as diverse learners. We are excited to continue our growth to ensure all students in Nashville have access to an excellent education and the resources necessary to push past any boundaries that may stand in their way.
 
The mission of KIPP Nashville is to together with families and communities create joyful, academically excellent schools that prepare students with the skills and confidence they need to pursue the paths they choose - college, career and beyond - so they can lead fulfilling lives and build a more just world. If you share in this belief, if you have a proven willingness to do what it takes for students to be their best, if you thrive in an environment that is both collaborative and entrepreneurial, then you are already a KIPPster.

Position Overview

KIPP Nashville seeks an experienced and knowledgeable, hands-on Controller who will design, lead, and manage all daily accounting operations, audit, compliance, internal control, and monthly/annual financial reporting for a $50M+ annual budget.  The Controller will manage the execution of accounts payable and receivable, oversight of financial systems (including the general ledger), the annual audit and 990 processes. The Controller will manage the regional Accounting team of two accountants.

Key Responsibilities:
Responsibilities of the Controller include, but are not limited to:

Accounting Management

• Set the vision for and lead the accounting department
• Oversee the daily operations of the accounting department including: control systems, general ledger, cash flow, payables, receivables, credit card accounts and accounting operations, and policies and procedures
• Lead the end-to-end accounting process, including month end close project management.  Train and support applicable staff in carrying out their duties in the process resulting in a clean annual audit
• Manage the accounting system (Sage Intacct) and ensure it is meeting the needs of the organization.
• Maintain a well-documented system of accounting policies and procedures 
• Manage cash collection procedures and ensure policy adherence
• Manage the accounting system and ensure it is meeting the needs of the organization
• Ensure acceptable cash balances in each bank account and make transfers as needed
• Provide training to end users on accounting policies and procedures, chart of accounts, etc.
• Manage the annual financial audit and 990 tax process
• Provide support to the CFO as needed
• Ensure required debt payments are made on a timely basis
• Process adjustments and other journal entries as needed
• Maintain the chart of accounts
• Maintain an orderly accounting filing system
• Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
• Research and resolve transaction errors and re-class as needed
• Manage inter-organizational transfers and reporting

Accounts Payable

• Ensure accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
• Oversee maintenance of vendor files, including W9 forms, certificates of insurance and 1099 process

Accounts Receivable

• Ensure grants and accounts receivable are collected promptly
• Ensure that revenue is recognized accurately in the correct accounting period
• Verify timely deposit uploads and deposit adjustments into the bank register
• Review, verify, and adjust accounting entries from the Development Team

Reconciliations

• Ensure regular bank reconciliations are timely and accurate
• Verify timely entries of bank adjustments and check clearing
• Confirm completeness and accuracy of balance sheet reconciliations
• Complete inter-organizational reconciliations on a monthly basis

Asset Management

• Maintain and manage the fixed asset/inventory list, including provide user training
• Ensure fixed asset/inventory policy and procedures are followed

Reporting

• Develop, improve, and issue timely and complete financial statements, including financial and operating metrics, for both internal and external stakeholders
• Create and manage various general ledger reports to assist with budget and grant analyses
• Provide financial analyses as needed to regional functional teams and other stakeholders

Fiscal Policy

• Work with CFO to maintain a comprehensive, accurate, and well-documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Develop and update policies as needed

Audit and Compliance

• Manage the annual financial audit and 990 tax process
• Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors and ensure accuracy of data and information for the annual audit
• Conduct periodic internal audits to ensure compliance with cash, grant accounting, and accounts payable/receivable policies and procedures
• Manage commercial banking relationships 
• Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings
• Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls and checks across all departments

Management & Leadership

• Lead, coach, develop, and provide feedback to accounting teammates, whose primary duties are accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day and monthly activities
• Ensure that the Accounting team is providing high levels of customer service to internal and external stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong relationships with teams across the organization, partnering closely with the finance team and school directors of operations, including training on fiscal policies

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
• Strong accounting skills required
• CPA strongly preferred
• Five years of experience in a accounting role with a successful track record; prior non-profit experience is preferred
• Technology savvy to efficiently and effectively manage data for financial reporting; knowledge of Sage Intacct desired 
• Demonstrated success in developing and monitoring systems to manage internal operations and processes to meet monthly, quarterly and annual deadlines

Desired Characteristics

• Keen analytical and problem solving skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong time management and ability to prioritize
• Strong judgment and decision-making skills 
• Flexible and strong ability to manage competing priorities
• Goal and deadline-driven
• Team-player capable of working both collaboratively and independently 
• Commitment to the mission of KIPP Nashville

Our comprehensive compensation package includes life insurance and long-term disability coverage provided by KIPP Nashville, voluntary medical and dental plans, in addition to retirement benefits and an annual salary increase. To establish equitable salary practices, the compensation package is derived from the regional KIPP Nashville Public Schools pay scale. This position is exempt and will follow a 12-month schedule.

Please contact [email protected] with any questions.

KIPP Nashville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual preference, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, pregnancy, or veteran status.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.