Lake Forest Country Day School is seeking a Controller to oversee the school’s day-to-day business operations - ensuring accuracy, accountability, and compliance with all applicable standards and regulations. This role manages all accounting functions, including accounts payable and receivable processing, internal controls, and preparation for annual audits and tax filings. The Controller collaborates extensively with leadership to provide strategic financial guidance, enhance financial controls, and support LFCDS’ mission-driven initiatives with a high degree of stewardship.
This position is also responsible for leading the team through organizational changes, ensuring adherence to evolving regulatory requirements and reporting standards, and operational enhancements.

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About Lake Forest Country Day School

LFCDS, located on a 30-acre campus about 30 miles north of Chicago, Illinois, is a co-educational, independent day school serving 400 students from age 2 through eighth grade. The School has a long tradition of producing thoughtful, confident, and successful students. Children are known, loved, and challenged at LFCDS, and a state-of-the-art facility provides a remarkable setting for inspired teaching, academic rigor, and attention to individual needs.

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