Accounting & Financial Controller — Budgeting & Audits

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington is seeking an Accounting and Financial Controller to lead financial reporting and budgeting across the diocese. The role demands a strong accounting background, CPA preferred or equivalent experience, and comfort with presenting to groups.

The position involves journal entries, financial statements, variance analysis, and intercompany reconciliations, with collaboration on audits and special projects. Some travel within the Diocese is required.

Qualifications

• Strong accounting background; CPA preferred or extensive experience in journal entries and financial statements.
• Ability to analyze and explain budget to actual variances.
• Experience reconciling intercompany and other type transactions.
• Willingness to assist the Finance Officer with budgeting, audits, and special projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare journal entries and financial statements.
• Analyze and explain budget-to-actual variances.
• Reconcile intercompany and other transactions.
• Assist in budgeting, audits, and special projects.
• Occasionally travel within the Diocese and present findings to groups.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Financial reporting

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

CPA license

Tools

Word

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

The Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Lexington is seeking an Accounting and Financial Controller to lead financial reporting and budgeting across the diocese. The role demands a strong accounting background, CPA preferred or equivalent experience, and comfort with presenting to groups.

The position involves journal entries, financial statements, variance analysis, and intercompany reconciliations, with collaboration on audits and special projects. Some travel within the Diocese is required.