Controller/Business Manager

About Us:
Prime Personnel Resources, Inc. is a local Staffing Firm that specializes in recruitment and consultation for businesses in North Carolina and provides career services to individuals seeking employment. Innovation, Integrity, Accountability, Respect, Dependability, Professionalism, Support, Inclusion, Dedication, and Transparency are all pillars to our success for the past 25 years. We pride ourselves in our reputation in our community and in the services we provide. With over 60 years of Human Resources experience and knowledge we are here to assist with your career goals and recruitment needs.

About the Opportunity:

Prime Personnel Resources is assisting a company that has an opening for a Controller/Business Manager. This is a direct hire, permanent opportunity. This individual would oversee all financial operations for a premier private school. Anticipated start date is June 1, 2024.

Key Areas of Accountability

Responsible for the financial and accounting operations of the school and over all facets of the business office.

• Manages the accounts payable and receivable
• Preparation of the annual budget
• Preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements
• Assist outside CPA firm with preparation of annual reviewed financial statements and tax return
• Human resource functions which include preparation of annual employment contracts, processing new employee paperwork and preparation of monthly payroll via a 3rd party payroll vendor
• Management of employee benefit plans guided by a group of trusted professional service firms
• Organize the school’s risk management committee and serve as the liaison with the school’s insurance representative regarding specific issues
• Serve on the school’s Leadership team

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; with concentration in business or administration with accounting major or minor and coursework in financial analysis and auditing.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred
• Seven years to ten years of professional accounting experience
• Experience in an educational or non-profit setting preferred
• Ability to be autonomous, self-motivated, and driven
• Detail-oriented, with excellent time-management skills

School Benefits/Perks:

• A full benefits package includes a 401k plan with an employer match, medical, dental, vision, short-term & long-term disability
• Tuition remission for children attending the school

Prime Personnel Resources is an equal-opportunity employer and requires post-offer, pre-employment drug tests and background checks on all positions.