Accounting Manager / Controller

Pay: $60,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a mission-driven organization where your work directly supports students, families, and a thriving school community
• Step into a highly visible accounting leadership role with meaningful ownership across tuition, payroll, cash, reconciliations, audit prep, and reporting
• Work closely with senior leadership and help provide the financial information that supports important strategic decisions
• Be part of a collaborative, high-functioning team where accuracy, initiative, and follow-through are genuinely valued
• Enjoy strong benefits, long-term stability, and the chance to make an impact in a unique and highly desirable mountain community

Location: This role is based locally in the Sun Valley, Idaho area. On-site and remote work may be possible, but candidates need to live nearby or relocate locally.

Note: We are seeking an experienced accounting professional who is highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and able to work locally in the Sun Valley area. A CPA license is highly desirable.

About Us

We are a mission-driven educational organization committed to creating an intellectually challenging, supportive, and values-based environment for our students and broader community. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage tuition-related accounting functions including student contracting, invoicing, collections, and related reconciliations
• Record cash receipts, prepare deposits, and maintain strong internal controls over cash handling
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger accounts on a monthly basis with a high degree of accuracy
• Prepare and submit monthly payroll for approximately 115 employees, along with related benefits payments and journal entries
• Support HR-related administrative processes including annual employment letters, W-2s, 1095s, and required disclosures
• Assist with tracking and collection of delinquent accounts in partnership with leadership
• Support annual financial statement audit, ERISA audit, and IRS Form 990 preparation in key accounting areas
• Help ensure timely, accurate, and complete financial information for internal decision-making and external reporting
• Contribute to a collaborative business office environment where priorities can shift and team support matters

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting strongly preferred
• 1+ years of directly relevant accounting experience
• CPA license highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to meeting deadlines
• Experience with payroll, account reconciliations, and monthly close responsibilities
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and sound judgment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Experience with systems such as ADP, Blackbaud, or tuition/billing platforms is a plus
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to jump in and help where needed

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Meaningful work tied to a strong educational mission
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Broad, hands-on accounting responsibility with real impact
• Strong benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and tuition remission
• Potential relocation and housing support for the right candidate
• Opportunity to grow in a stable organization with long-term upside

JPC-962

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-haves: remote option but candidate must live locally. 1+ yrs accounting exp

• Nice to haves: preferred CPA, education or nonprofit accounting experience, and experience with payroll, reconciliations, monthly close, ADP, or Blackbaud.

• Additional context: Relocation- [Yes]. Packages - [Yes]

• Salary Bands:

  • 3 to 5 years directly relevant experience: $60,000 to $72,000

  • 5 to 8 years directly relevant experience: $72,000 to $85,000

  • 8+ years and/or broader controller-level experience: $85,000 to $95,000

  • CPA can justify top-of-range consideration

Submission Email: Liz - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Mission-driven school seeking a local Accounting Manager / Controller to support tuition accounting, payroll, reconciliations, audit prep, and reporting. Works closely with the CFO and Business Manager on a lean, high-impact team. CPA is highly desirable; needs strong detail, deadlines, and broad accounting operations experience.

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