Controller
Company: Providence Cristo Rey High School
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Salary: $90k ~ $100k Providence
Cristo Rey High School Success Profile Role/Title: Controller
Reports To: Director of Finance About Providence Cristo Rey High
School: Providence Cristo Rey High School is a Catholic,
coeducational, college preparatory high school in Indianapolis, IN.
We are one of 42 (and counting) Cristo Rey Network high schools.
The Cristo Rey Network is the only network of high schools in the
country that integrates four years of rigorous college preparatory
academics with four years of professional work experience through
the Corporate Work Study Program. PCRHS has 104 corporate partners
located in Indianapolis and Carmel. Cristo Rey Network schools
empower students from underserved, low-income communities to
develop their minds and hearts to become lifelong contributors to
society. Company Fit : Providence Cristo Rey High School seeks to
attract, develop and retain high quality Team Members who are
committed to model and teach the schools Catholic and Providence
values. Consistent with the schools Mission Statement, and CORE
values of Love, Mercy and Justice. Job Summary : The controller is
a seasoned CPA, who models integrity and professionalism, with a
passion for excellence. Someone who is highly organized,
process-driven, detail- and results-oriented. Given the nature of
the Providence Cristo Rey High School (PCRHS) mission, a servant
leadership style will be most successful. The pillars of the
business office are Control, Service, and Continuous Improvement.
This position will be a hands-on leader, supervising the bookkeeper
and partnering with the Director of Finance to set up PCRHS to be
wildly successful on a bedrock of finance and accounting
excellence. This position is full time, on site. Job
Responsibilities : Manage the daily accounting operations,
supervising our bookkeeper, including: general ledger, accounts
payable/receivable, payroll, cash receipts, treasury,
reconciliations, cash flow forecasting, fixed asset activity, debt
activity, for all three legal entities (i.e., PCRHS, CWS Program,
PCR Building Corp) Maintain the general ledger system / chart of
accounts Prepare and/or review appropriate ledger entries and
reconciliations Establish procedures to monitor compliance with
donor restrictions and regulatory requirements Maintain and
reconcile fixed assets schedules Facilitate period closing process
in a timely manner; prepare monthly financial statements; assist
with regulatory reporting Research accounting issues for compliance
with GAAP Steward internal control evaluations and continuous
improvement Lead application (requests for disbursement), tracking
and reporting of government grants and SGO (e.g., Choice Awards,
Career Scholarship Account, Federal Free & Reduced Lunch Assist in
annual budget preparation, periodic forecasts, and revenue and
expenditure variance analysis, and interim reporting, as needed per
grant organization requests. Steward financial systems (i.e.,
Quickbooks Online, Bamboo HR & Payroll, Ramp A/P and corporate
credit cards workflow, tuition management system) Steward audit
preparation and engagement Participation in the school House System
(monthly lunchtime student mentoring program) Competencies Required
The list below is a high-level overview of competencies. For full
details, see the annual review form. Communication: highly skilled
in written and verbal communications including proofreading,
editing, and interpersonal skills, with high emotional
intelligence. Confidentiality: Deep understanding of the need to
maintain strict confidentiality to respect the financial operations
of Providence Cristo Rey High School, consistent with AICPA Code of
Professional Conduct. Decision Making: Seeks out and considers
relevant information; makes sound decisions based upon analysis,
experience, and judgment. Initiative and Flexibility: Demonstrates
initiative, seeks out additional responsibility, identifies
problems and solutions; thrives on new challenges, and adjusts to
unexpected changes. Relationship Building: Encourages cooperation,
demonstrates interpersonal skills, establishes/maintains
productive, respectful working relationships. Accountability:
Accepts responsibility for work: monitors progress and results;
while maintaining confidentiality Time Management: ability to
remain organized and on schedule for all deadlines. Drives Quality
and Excellence: Is self-directed, resourceful, and creative in
meeting job objectives, while following through on commitments.
Mission Alignment: A personal alignment with the mission of
Providence Cristo Rey High School. Trust: Fosters a strong
foundation of trust among team members to help create positive
communication and community throughout the organization. Additional
Education/Knowledge/Skills Requirements : Bachelors Degree
(Accounting, Finance, and/or Business) Licensed CPA - at least five
years experience, preferably non-profit Proficiency in QuickBooks
Online, and integrated software (e.g., Ramp, TMS) Sense of
community and willingness to serve others Exceptional communication
skills; high emotional intelligence Demonstrated proficiency in
spreadsheet, document, presentation technology Payroll system
proficiency (e.g., Bamboo) preferred Criminal background and credit
check completed Safe Parish Child Protection Training completed
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