Controller - Pastoral Center

The Pastoral Center located in Palm Beach Gardens, FL is seeking a full-time Controller. The Diocese of Palm Beach offers a competitive benefits package for employees working 30 or more hours per week, including comprehensive medical, vision, dental, long-term disability, and group life insurance, as well as optional life insurance and a 403(b)-retirement plan.

Responsibilities

• General Fund Accounting
  • Oversees all accounting functions and input into the Diocesan Accounting System (DAS) and Sage 50 software, including transactions, journal entries, and adjustments for multiple funds/trusts.
  • Prepares the annual diocesan financial statements.
  • Coordinates and facilitates the annual budget process, including preliminary calculations, assisting departments with budget requests, and preparing final approved budgets.
  • Prepares and distributes periodic budget vs. actual performance reports and provides guidance on financial and budget issues.
  • Facilitates the annual independent audit of diocesan financial statements.
  • Accounts for and remits all diocesan non-parochial and special collections in accordance with USCCB directives.
  • Coordinates Pastoral Center priest and religious payroll, auto allowances, housing, and retirement payments.
  • Reviews and approves payroll actions for Pastoral Center staff.
  • Creates, prints, and distributes annual Form 1099 documents.
  • Approves invoices to ensure proper coding and budget compliance.
  • Finalizes annual DSA administration by collecting goal shortages and refunding overages.
• Health Trust Accounting
  • Approves monthly Health Trust bank account reconciliations.
  • Approves invoices for proper coding.
  • Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and presents them to the Health Trust Board.
  • Prepares ACA Tax/Fee forms and makes payments as necessary.
  • Facilitates the annual independent audit of Health Trust financial statements.
• Pension Trust Accounting
  • Approves monthly Pension Trust bank account reconciliations.
  • Approves invoices for proper coding.
  • Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and presents them to the Pension Trust Board.
  • Facilitates the annual independent audit of Pension Trust financial statements.
• Self-Insurance Fund Accounting
  • Approves monthly Self-Insurance Fund bank account reconciliations.
  • Approves invoices for proper coding.
  • Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and presents them to the Insurance Committee.
  • Administers unemployment taxes using the State website for payments, refunds, and information maintenance.
• Diocesan Savings Fund Trust Accounting
  • Approves monthly Diocesan Savings Fund Trust bank and investment account reconciliations.
  • Approves invoices for proper coding.
  • Prepares quarterly and annual financial statements and presents them to the Diocesan Savings Fund Trust Board.
  • Initiates or approves entity funds transfer requests.
  • Facilitates the annual independent audit of Diocesan Savings Fund Trust financial statements.
• Miscellaneous
  • Oversees the E-Treasury Management System, resolves issues, and initiates or approves ACH and wire transfers.
  • Oversees accounting for diocesan fixed assets, including capitalization, dispositions, and depreciation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer and Vicar General.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of five to seven years of directly related finance and accounting experience.
• Experience in preparation of non-profit financial statements.
• Experience in budgeting, general ledger, reconciliation practices, accounting principles, and financial reporting methodologies.
• Proficient in Sage 50 software, Microsoft Office, internet, and email.
• Knowledge of Church and business-related government regulations.
• Excellent written, verbal, and public speaking skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to stay focused, organized, and work independently.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ethical values, and confidentiality.
• Ability to multi-task and make responsible judgment calls.
• Reliable insured vehicle and ability to travel within the Diocese of Palm Beach.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Long-term disability and group life insurance.
• Optional life insurance.
• 403(b)-retirement plan for all employees.

Physical Requirements

• Occasional light lifting and carrying of under 15 pounds.
• Occasional moderate carrying and lifting of 15–44 pounds.
• Frequent use of both hands and fingers (e.g., typing).
• Frequent extended periods of sitting.
• Occasional periods of standing, kneeling, and climbing.
• Occasional minimal hearing (e.g., loud noises, sirens) and routine hearing (e.g., conversations).
• Occasional time spent working closely with others.