Controller - Independent School ManagerBreakwater Accounting + Advisory • Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
Controller - Independent School Manager
Breakwater Accounting + Advisory
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
- Saint Paul, Illinois, United States
À propos
Controller & Client Advisor (Independent School Focus) Remote (U.S.-based) | HQ in Wilmington, DE Full-Time | W2 Salary: $80,000–$120,000, based on experience
Help Nonprofits Make Smarter Decisions At Breakwater Accounting + Advisory, we don’t just produce financials, we help nonprofits understand them, trust them, and use them to grow.
We’re looking for a
strategic, client-facing accountant
who wants to go beyond the numbers and become a true advisor to schools and nonprofits.
If you’ve ever thought “I could add so much more value if clients actually used their financials,” this is the role you've been looking for!
What You’ll Actually Do
Act as the strategic
Controller and high-level financial advisor
for a portfolio of 10-20 small to mid-sized
independent schools or nonprofits
(revenue range of $500,000 to $10,000,000+)
Prepare and present high-level insights to Boards and Finance Committees, becoming their most trusted advisor
Lead
monthly and quarterly conversations
that turn financials into clear insights and action
Identify opportunities, risks, and blind spots, and
guide clients toward better decisions; help schools navigate unique complexities like Tuition Receivable, Enrollment/Student Billing, and Donor-Restricted Funds.
Translate financial data into
simple, practical recommendations
your clients can actually use
Partner
with clients on topics like cash flow, profitability, and operational efficiency
Collaborate and mentor your team to ensure financials are accurate, then spend your time
using them, not just reviewing them
Who Thrives Here
You naturally think like a
strategic Controller , not just an accountant
You understand the unique rhythms of the academic year and enjoy the nuances of tuition billing and donor-restricted funds
You enjoy talking to clients and building real relationships
You ask “why?” and “what should we do next?” - not just “is this correct?”
You care about helping nonprofits succeed and take that responsibility seriously
You enjoy collaborating with a team and sharing ideas to solve problems
Your own values align with
Breakwater's Core Principles:
Proactive, Positive, Purposeful, Protective, Prepared, and Principled
What You Bring
Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Accounting, or a related field plus the equivalent education of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
5+ years of progressive experience in accounting for Independent Schools, with experience in
client advisory services (CAS)
and/or an Assistant Controller/Controller role for independent schools
Experience with Veracross is
required . Experience with QBO, other School General Ledger systems and Student Billing systems is a plus but not required.
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to assess financial health, identify risks, and recommend corrective actions.
Exceptional communication and client-facing skills; ability to explain complex financial topics in a simple, practical way.
Self-starter with the discipline to thrive in a remote, autonomous work environment.
Why Breakwater
Advisory-first work
– your value is in your thinking, not just your output
Real impact
– your clients will actually use your advice
Flexibility
– work from anywhere with our Remote environment
Supportive team
– collaborative, low-ego team that shares ideas and solutions
People-first culture
– we care about our team and our clients as people
Modern, tech-forward approach
– always improving how we work
Generous time off
– five weeks PTO + holidays
Full benefits, 401(k) match, eligibility to participate in annual bonus program
About Breakwater Breakwater Accounting & Advisory provides outsourced accounting services to small businesses and nonprofits across the U.S. We are a woman-led company, a four-time Top Workplace (Delaware News Journal), and an Inc. 5000 fastest-growing company.
We believe in great people first, technology-forward thinking second, with just the right combination.
If you want to be more than “the person who sends the financials” and instead be the person clients rely on to make decisions, we’d love to talk. Breakwater Accounting + Advisory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Compétences linguistiques
- English
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