Controller

About the role

The Controller works with a team of engaged professionals supporting the diverse activities of a worldwide Church with a mission to bless humanity. The Controller is an active participant in the management and general leadership of the Treasurer’s Office. The Controller sets an example for the entire Treasurer’s Office and Church organization in ethics, professionalism, the Golden Rule, and basic Church standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the Accounting Manager and the Manager, AP / AR as they oversee the daily work of their accounting teams.
• Ensure adequate staff and other resources are in place to carry out the
• Manage a documented system of accounting, audit, AP/AR policies and
• Develop and implement policies and procedures in accounting and financial reporting, as needed, with a continued focus on process improvement and an effective, orderly accounting system.
• Develop, implement, document and maintain adequate and effective internal controls and separation of duties in general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
• Protect financial operations by ensuring strict confidentiality of all financial and business information.
• General ledger accounting (40%):
  • Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and management of general ledger to include proper account reconciliations, reconciliations of external inputs to resulting financial information, and accurate interfaces with external systems.
  • Oversee timely, accurate, and effective execution of core fiscal operations, including accounting, monthly close by the 10th business day, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and all required external reporting.
  • Produce accurate and timely monthly and yearly financial statements.
  • Review the monthly accounting process closely including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Audits (30%):
  • Responsible for timely and accurate audit processes and deliverables.
  • Prepare and review work papers and oversee the audit support work of the Accounting Manager, Manager AP/AR, and their teams.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for daily work with the auditors.
  • Career development and professional growth opportunities.
• Special projects and systems (10%):
  • Serves as a resource and team member on specialized financial systems projects.
  • Contributes to the design and implementation of new systems and conversions that relate to accounting and financial areas.
  • Supports existing financial software and applications in coordination with other Treasurer’s Office management and staff.

Requirements

• BA in accounting, business, or finance; CPA and/or master’s degree in accounting highly preferred.
• A minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, financial, and business management, with a preference for experience in not-for-profit institutions.
• Knowledge/Skills:
  • A strong background in accounting and financial systems.
  • Prioritization and organizational skills.
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written.
  • Ability to manage and motivate employees.
  • Financial systems management, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Qualifications

• Engagement with Christian Science Membership in The Mother Church required, Primary Class instruction highly preferred.

Skills

• Financial systems management, Google Docs, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) skills.

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

$145,701 - $189,409.80 annually

Schedule

Not specified