Church Controller and Financial Operations Lead

Christian Science; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 189,000; Full time

Job summary

The Mother Church in Boston seeks a Controller to lead the Treasurer’s Office accounting functions, ensuring ethics, professionalism, and accurate financial reporting.

Reporting to the Accounting, Audit, and Tax Director, the Controller oversees general ledger, AR/AP, and audits, while improving processes with technology.

This onsite role requires a BA in accounting or finance, CPA or master’s degree, 7+ years of nonprofit experience, and strict background checks.

Qualifications

• BA in accounting, business, or finance; CPA and/or master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounting, financial, and business management, with nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience with financial systems and not-for-profit accounting.
• Onsite in Boston; engagement with Christian Science.

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.
• 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.
• Accounts Payable and Receivable (AP/AR) (20%): Oversee the procedures and processes of accounts payable systems. Ensure all internal controls needed are in place for timely and accurate bill processing, approvals, and payments. Coordinate with the Assistance Controller on payment approvals and banking matters.
• Oversee the procedures and processes of accounts receivable systems. This includes customer billings and receivables, processing of donor contributions and coordination with the Assets Management Team
• 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. Coordinate with the Accounting, Audit, and Tax Director in upfront planning of audits and ongoing performance of audits.
• Propose improvements in policies and procedures, business operations, and financial decisions based on outcomes of audits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Leadership/management

Attention to detail

Education

BA in accounting, business, or finance

CPA and/or master’s degree in accounting

Tools

Google Docs

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Mother Church in Boston seeks a Controller to lead the Treasurer’s Office accounting functions, ensuring ethics, professionalism, and accurate financial reporting.

Reporting to the Accounting, Audit, and Tax Director, the Controller oversees general ledger, AR/AP, and audits, while improving processes with technology.

This onsite role requires a BA in accounting or finance, CPA or master’s degree, 7+ years of nonprofit experience, and strict background checks.