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Company Information
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Company Name: American School for the Deaf
Website: https://www.asd-1817.org/

Job Information
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Job Title: Controller - Finance and Operations
Job Type: Permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Address:
West Hartford, Connecticut

Job Description:
The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf,
founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American
School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants,
youth and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of
quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American
Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become
educated and self-directed life-long learners.  ASD is accredited through the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), as well as the
Conference of Educational Administrators of School Programs for the Deaf
(CEASD).

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten
towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education,
evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools.  There is also
much to do in West Hartford.  There is a wide array of parks and recreation.
There are pools and hiking trails.  There are historic sites to visit as
well.  If shopping is on the list then Blue Back Square, located in the
center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to
satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES:
This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and Operations
(DFO) and is responsible for all day-to-day, monthly and annual financial
accounting and reporting.

PRIMARY DUTIES :
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the DFO in
performing routine and necessary accounting functions.  The following
specific responsibilities will apply:
•    Planning and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
•    Maintaining internal controls.
•    Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data
necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
•    Preparing internal and external financial statements.
•    Providing DFO with information vital to the decision-making process.
•    Prepare the annual budget.
•    Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendation for
improvement and implementing new processes.
•    Cash management/cash flow analysis.
•    Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting
database, as needed.
•    Review of the 990-form prepared by external auditors.
•    Review of Form 5500 prepared by external Actuarial.
•    Review all internal and external financial statements.
•    Overseeing regulatory reporting including: Federal IRS form 5500
Health Plans. Federal IRS Form 1099 and 1096, and State of Connecticut Sales
and Use Tax Forms.
•    Prepare consolidated financial statements and balance sheet monthly.
•    Serve as key resource for DFO.
•    Compiles financial information and generates all reports necessary for
completing the DCF Single Cost Accounting Report.
•    Develop and maintain up-to-date projections for DFO.
•    Prepares quarterly financials for DFO’s review.
•    Responsible for investment activity and reconciliation.  Monitor
investments to ensure accurate accounting.
•    Develop and maintain procedure manual.
•    Responsible for all Grant and Construction Reporting.
•    Other related duties as assigned.



Requirements:
The American School for the Deaf (ASD) is the oldest school for the deaf,
founded in 1817 by Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet and Laurent Clerc. The American
School for the Deaf is committed to serving deaf and hard of hearing infants,
youth and their families in development of intellect and the enhancement of
quality of life utilizing specially designed instruction through an American
Sign Language and English Bilingual Approach, empowering them to become
educated and self-directed life-long learners.  ASD is accredited through the
New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC), as well as the
Conference of Educational Administrators of School Programs for the Deaf
(CEASD).

ASD is located in West Hartford, a town recognized as one of the top ten
towns for raising families. West Hartford residents value education,
evidenced by the high quality of public and private schools.  There is also
much to do in West Hartford.  There is a wide array of parks and recreation.
There are pools and hiking trails.  There are historic sites to visit as
well.  If shopping is on the list then Blue Back Square, located in the
center of town, offers many retail stores and a variety of restaurants to
satisfy everyone.

SCOPE OF DUTIES:
This position reports directly to the Director of Finance and Operations
(DFO) and is responsible for all day-to-day, monthly and annual financial
accounting and reporting.

PRIMARY DUTIES :
The primary responsibility of this position is to assist the DFO in
performing routine and necessary accounting functions.  The following
specific responsibilities will apply:
•    Planning and coordinating all accounting operational functions.
•    Maintaining internal controls.
•    Managing the accumulation and consolidation of all financial data
necessary for an accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
•    Preparing internal and external financial statements.
•    Providing DFO with information vital to the decision-making process.
•    Prepare the annual budget.
•    Assessing current accounting operations, offering recommendation for
improvement and implementing new processes.
•    Cash management/cash flow analysis.
•    Evaluating the effectiveness of accounting software and supporting
database, as needed.
•    Review of the 990-form prepared by external auditors.
•    Review of Form 5500 prepared by external Actuarial.
•    Review all internal and external financial statements.
•    Overseeing regulatory reporting including: Federal IRS form 5500
Health Plans. Federal IRS Form 1099 and 1096, and State of Connecticut Sales
and Use Tax Forms.
•    Prepare consolidated financial statements and balance sheet monthly.
•    Serve as key resource for DFO.
•    Compiles financial information and generates all reports necessary for
completing the DCF Single Cost Accounting Report.
•    Develop and maintain up-to-date projections for DFO.
•    Prepares quarterly financials for DFO’s review.
•    Responsible for investment activity and reconciliation.  Monitor
investments to ensure accurate accounting.
•    Develop and maintain procedure manual.
•    Responsible for all Grant and Construction Reporting.
•    Other related duties as assigned.




Resume Information
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Applicants should submit the following:: Resume, Cover Letter
Majors Desired:: Business
Degree levels accepted:: Graduate

Application Information
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Apply online at:: https://www.asd-1817.org/about/employment-opportunities