Interim Controller

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75229, Dallas, TX, USA
In-Office
Mid level
Kids + Family • Professional Services
The Role
Provides fixed-term leave coverage by leading the school’s Business Office, supervising accounting, payroll, benefits, billing, and database administration. Responsibilities include completing monthly accounting close activities, reconciliations, roll-forward schedules, reviewing and approving accounts payable transactions, and approving biweekly payroll. The role also requires collaboration with school stakeholders, effective communication, strategic planning, and management of multiple business functions.
Summary Generated by Built In
Good Shepherd Episcopal School seeks an Interim Controller to provide leave coverage in a Fixed-Term contract from November 1, 2026, through March 12, 2027. Responsibilities will be as follows:  

Essential Functions: 

  • Uphold and support the mission of the School and support the Six Values of our Episcopal Identity.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and community members while maintaining a positive team attitude.
  • Treat each child with dignity and respect.
  • Provides leadership to all in the Business Office in support of the school’s mission, by supervising staff in the areas of accounting, payroll & benefits, student billing, database administration
  • Completes the monthly accounting close process, including reconciliations and roll forward schedules
  • Reviews and approves Accounts Payable transactions weekly and payroll bi-monthly  
Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting, CPA designation preferred with a minimum of three years of relevant experience, preferably in a non-profit environment.  
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with school representatives, parents, students, and representatives from the business community. 
  • Working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices and software programs.
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively.
  • Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities.

Disclaimer:

This job description provides a general overview of the responsibilities and expectations associated with the position. It is not intended to serve as an all-inclusive list of duties, skills, or requirements.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or accounting
  • CPA designation
  • Minimum three years of relevant experience
  • Experience in a nonprofit environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with school representatives, parents, students, and business representatives
  • Working knowledge of business accounting policies, procedures, practices, and software programs
  • Ability to think and plan strategically and creatively
  • Ability to supervise and manage multiple functions and activities
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The Company
HQ: Dallas, TX
187 Employees
Year Founded: 1959

What We Do

Good Shepherd Episcopal School is a private, faith-based educational institution located in Kingwood, Texas. It provides a comprehensive academic program for students from preschool through kindergarten, including a transitional kindergarten class. The school is committed to nurturing the whole child—spiritually, intellectually, emotionally, physically, and socially—within a supportive Christian environment, fostering a love of learning and preparing students for future elementary education.

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