Controller

Gabriel Group; Town and Country (MO); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutheran Hour Ministries in Saint Louis, MO is seeking a Controller to lead daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for a nonprofit organization. The role emphasizes GAAP, IRS compliance, and efficiency improvements in a hybrid work setting.

The Controller will manage budgeting, audits, and cross-department collaboration while guiding a finance team with strategic oversight and strong analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred for leadership level responsibility.
• Experience with ERP systems and nonprofit accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, journal entries, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to stakeholders at all levels.
• Oversee annual audit, 990-T filings, and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and budgeting processes across the organization.
• Lead finance team development, cross-training, and governance.
• Coordinate department budgeting and variance analysis.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Strategic thinking

Problem solving

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master’s Degree

CPA

Tools

Sage Intacct

Salesforce

Job description

• Location 660 Mason Ridge Center Drive,Saint Louis, MO, 63141,United States
• Base Pay $125,000.00 - $155,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type Full Time Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree

• Name Kimberly Millan
• Email [e-mail]

Description

With ministry centers in more than 35 countries and Gospel content shared in over 60 languages, Lutheran Hour Ministries is uniquely positioned to bring Christ to the nations—and the nations to the Church. Join us in proclaiming the changeless Gospel to a changing world!

Job Summary

The Controller plays a critical role in the stewardship and financial leadership of the organization's resources, supporting the mission and values of Lutheran Hour Ministries. This position is responsible for managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting and overseeing internal controls.

Performs his/her duties consistent with the LHM and Ministry Services plans, strategic plans, policies, and other guidelines, and within applicable law.

Major Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Oversee and review all monthly financial close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reports.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting to internal and external stakeholders.

Audit & Compliance

• Provide direct oversight of all aspects of the annual audit process, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and coordination with external auditors.
• Lead the preparation and review of annual expense allocations, IRS Form 990-T, and other regulatory filings.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP, IRS regulations, and organizational policies.
• Design, implement and monitor robust internal accounting controls
• Coordinate the organization-wide annual budgeting process, including the development of templates, guidance for departments, consolidation of budgets, and preparation of final documentation for board approval.
• Track variances between actuals to budget and forecasts by department to facilitate decisions.

Systems & Technology

• Own and master the finance and accounting technology – systems/software, including upgrades, user setup, permissions, and processing.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to financial systems and processes to increase efficiency and security.

Operational Accounting

• Oversee daily accounting activity including general ledger, purchasing, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll and cash processing.

Leadership

• Lead the Finance and Accounting team to include goal setting, performance review, coaching, training and development.
• Manage resource allocation, cross training and segregation of duties to balance efficiency with internal controls.
• Partner with various leaders on contract review, accounting treatment/outcomes, projects, modeling, metric tracking etc.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 12+ years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
• Advanced understanding of technical accounting, core accounting best practices and financial statements.
• Experience with budgets and forecasting.
• Experience with operational accounting to includes some combination of AR, AP, payroll, Fixed Assets and General Ledger.
• Strong strategic, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Working knowledge of international and/or nonprofit accounting standards.
• Commitment to the mission and values of LHM
• Demonstrated experience with ERP and financial systems, particularly Sage Intacct and Salesforce

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree
• CPA
• Experience with data management
• Experience with system implementations
• Experience with International banking regulations

Location: The candidate will be willing to work in a hybrid environment and maintain residence in the St. Louis, MO area.

The above listing is a full-time position with benefits through Concordia Plan Services. (See www.concordiaplans.org for benefit details: The Church’s Plan.)

For more information on Lutheran Hour Ministries, please visit www.lhm.org .