Employment

Position Type: Comptroller
Start Date: 11/1/2023
School Name: Saint Joseph High School
City, State: Metuchen, NJ 
Posted: 09/26/2023

Saint Joseph High School seeks an experienced and dedicated professional for the role of Comptroller.  This position is a full-time, 12-month, in-person position and reports to the Business Manager.  

Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree. CPA preferred.  Minimum of 10 years accounting experience, with private school experience preferred.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee Accounting and Finance Systems
• Responsibility for management of the overall accounting operations of the school and ancillary operations
• Review and oversee all coding of revenue, expenses, and capital transactions in QuickBooks For Non-Profits accounting system
• Preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports in accordance with GAAP
• Reconciliation of all bank accounts and credit card statements each month
• General Ledger Maintenance and reconciliation of General Ledger accounts
• Review semi-monthly payroll and book payroll entries
• Submission of required state and federal payments and reports
• Direct and implement an effective system of internal financial controls, including segregation of duties, authorization and approval
• Coordinates accounting for all gifts and bequests to the school
• Responsible for fixed asset accounting including selective appropriate depreciation policies
• Maintain finance records and reports as determined by local, state and federal laws
• Maintain accounting systems to meet state and federal requirements
• Remain current in professional and technical areas related to finance and accounting

 

Other Responsibilities

• Work with Business Manager and School Leadership in preparing the annual school budget and prepare various tuition rate sensitivity scenarios
• Coordinate with external auditor to facilitate the annual audit and preparation of the audited financial statements
• Communicates and coordinates with the Finance Committee, including responses to recommendations identified in the audit process
• Responsible for tracking restricted funds (scholarship and capital campaign contributions) and related restricted net assets for proper reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Knowledge of information systems, hardware, software and communication systems used in an academic and nonprofit environment
• Ensures all government and regulatory reports are filed timely

Professional Requirements

• Bachelors degree 
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Minimum of ten years accounting experience in a role comparable to this position
• Private school or Catholic school experience preferred
• Knowledge of accounting, fund-raising database and tuition management software systems. Familiarity with QuickBooks, Raiser’s Edge and FACTS systems a plus
• Proven experience in preparing financial statements and analyses
• Must possess strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Capable of serving in a leadership and supervisory role with the ability to set and meet goals timely
• Must possess impeccable integrity and character with a commitment to excellence.
• Team oriented, proactive and collaborative business partner
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP accounting for academic institutions and nonprofit organizations

Saint Joseph High School offers attractive compensation, comprehensive employee benefits including generous paid time off.  Candidate will be provided with remote work tools to have flexibility in day to day work schedule.

This position is available beginning November 1, 2023. Please submit a cover letter and resume to: William Fitzpatrick, Business Manager at: wfitzpatrick@stjoes.org.

Saint Joseph is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

 

Job Posting for a JV Basketball Coach at Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen, New Jersey

Saint Joseph High School, owned and operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, is a private, Catholic all-boys college preparatory school looking for a talented individual to take on the role of JV Basketball Coach. The start date for this position is effective immediately. 

If interested, please email cover letter and resume to our Athletic Director: Mr. Bill Tracy BTracy@stjoes.org.

 

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• Loyalty to the Head Coach and the direction that he sets for the Basketball Program.

• Candidate must be energetic, and have a passion for teaching the game of basketball with proper communication to our players.

• Candidate will run the Varsity Program and Systems, for the JV team.

• Candidate will Assist with college communications for recruiting

• Candidate will Scout opponents when needed, and assist with film breakdown

• Practices and games are usually from Monday-Saturday, with an occasional Sunday required.

 

Qualifications:

• Fingerprinting & Background Check

• CPR & Basic First Aid Certificate

• Prior coaching experience is not necessary - just a desire to teach, learn, motivate, and inspire. We will train the candidate who is the best fit.

 

Saint Joseph is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.

 

Job Posting for a Freshman Basketball Coach at Saint Joseph High School, Metuchen, New Jersey

 

Saint Joseph High School, owned and operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, is a private, Catholic all-boys college preparatory school looking for a talented individual to take on the role of Freshman Basketball Coach. The start date for this position is effective immediately. 

If interested, please email cover letter and resume to our Athletic Director: Mr. Bill Tracy BTracy@stjoes.org.

Some of the Key Responsibilities:

• Loyalty to the Head Coach and the direction that he sets for the Basketball Program.

• Candidate must be energetic, and have a passion for teaching the game of basketball with proper communication to our players.

• Candidate will Scout opponents when needed, and assist with film breakdown

• Practices and games are usually from Monday-Saturday, with an occasional Sunday required.

Qualifications:

• Fingerprinting & Background Check

• CPR & Basic First Aid Certificate

• Prior coaching experience is not necessary - just a desire to teach, learn, motivate, and inspire. We will train the candidate who is the best fit.

 

Saint Joseph is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to our employees, applicants and candidates based on individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disabilities, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information or any other class protected by federal, state and local laws.