Financial Controller

Reaching & Teaching International Ministries; Louisville, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Reaching & Teaching International Ministries is seeking a credentialed Financial Controller to lead RTIM’s accounting function during a period of growth. You will own the general ledger, month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting, and the audit process, supervising the accounting team across multiple roles.

The role demands nonprofit accounting expertise, strict governance, GAAP compliance, and the ability to partner with leadership, auditors, and international entities to steward donor

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• CPA license required; CNAP or AICPA Not-for-Profit cert preferred.
• 7–10 years progressive accounting experience, nonprofit or fund accounting preferred.
• Experience leading audits as primary liaison.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits and restricted funds.

Responsibilities

• Lead general accounting and the month-end / year-end close.
• Produce financial reporting and analysis for leadership.
• Own fund, restricted-asset, and revenue accounting.
• Lead the annual audit and internal controls.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Nonprofit accounting

Leadership

Internal controls

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA license

MBA or Master’s in Accounting (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Sage Intacct

Ramp

Bill.com

Paylocity

Donor CRM platforms (e.g., Virtuous)

Excel

Job description

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations & Finance

PAY RATE: $90,000 – $120,000 (commensurate with credentials and experience)

Reaching & Teaching exists to advance the gospel by partnering with local churches as they send qualified missionaries to make mature disciples, establish healthy churches, and train local leaders around the world. Every dollar entrusted to RTIM is given by churches and individuals who expect it to be handled with integrity, accuracy, and care. The Finance team sits at the center of that stewardship.

The Financial Controller leads RTIM’s accounting function in a season of significant growth, with a growing team of Global Workers on the field, a growing donor base, and expanding international entities. This role owns the general ledger, month-end and year-end close, fund and restricted-asset accounting, financial reporting, the annual audit, internal controls, and the accounting systems that hold it all together.

We are looking for a credentialed, experienced nonprofit accounting leader who brings authority and calm to complex questions, builds durable processes and documentation, develops the people around them, and can speak with weight to auditors, senior leadership, and the board. The right candidate sees accounting not as bookkeeping, but as the faithful stewardship of resources given for the sake of the gospel.

The Financial Controller will serve within the Finance Department, report to the Director of Operations & Finance, and provide direct supervision to the accounting team, including the Senior Accountants (full-time and part-time), Staff Accountants, Finance Administrator, and Finance Support Associate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• LEAD GENERAL ACCOUNTING AND THE MONTH-END / YEAR-END CLOSE (20-25%)
  • Own the close calendar and ensure a complete, accurate close within 10 business days of month-end, with all balance sheet, bank, investment, payroll liability, and significant revenue accounts reconciled and reviewed
  • Review and approve journal entries, GL coding, and period posting prepared by the accounting team; ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit accounting standards
  • Perform monthly balance sheet and P&L reviews
  • Maintain the chart of accounts, classes, and fund structure in QuickBooks Online so that the budget, the general ledger, and financial reports map cleanly to one another
• PRODUCE FINANCIAL REPORTING AND ANALYSIS FOR LEADERSHIP (10-15%)
  • Prepare timely monthly financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, and cash position reporting for the Director of Operations & Finance, senior leadership, and the board
  • Prepare monthly fund reports and annual fund statements for Staff and Global Workers, and ensure fund balances are accurate and properly designated
  • Provide variance commentary, forecasting support, and ad hoc analysis that helps leadership make decisions with confidence
  • Partner with the Director of Operations & Finance on the annual G&A budget and ensure the approved budget is structured to map directly to the general ledger
• OWN FUND, RESTRICTED-ASSET, AND REVENUE ACCOUNTING (10-15%)
  • Apply and document RTIM’s policy for donor-restricted versus unrestricted net assets, Global Worker support accounts, deputized fundraising, grants, and special projects in accordance with GAAP
  • Oversee revenue recognition and reconciliation between the donor CRM, bank deposits, and the general ledger, ensuring completeness of cash receipts across checks, ACH, and credit cards
  • Oversee accounts payable, expense reimbursement, and corporate card accounting so that vendor payments and staff expenses are processed accurately and on time, with proper approvals and documentation
  • Coordinate with HR on payroll accounting, including GL coding, payroll liability reconciliation, and retirement plan (403(b)) contributions and reporting
• LEAD THE ANNUAL AUDIT AND INTERNAL CONTROLS (15%)
  • Serve as primary liaison to the external auditors; own the audit timeline, prepare schedules and workpapers, resolve open items, and drive the audit to a clean, on-time completion
  • Design, document, and enforce internal controls over cash handling, disbursements, approvals, and segregation of duties appropriate to a growing ministry
  • Develop and maintain RTIM’s financial policy manual and standard operating procedures, including receipt thresholds, restricted funds, and expense policies, and bring policies to leadership and the board for adoption
  • Support ECFA accreditation standards and any lender, grantor, or partner financial reporting requirements
• STEWARD FINANCE SYSTEMS AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENT (10%)
  • Serve as functional owner of the accounting technology stack (QuickBooks Online, Ramp, Bill.com, Paylocity, and donor CRM integrations); ensure data integrity and clean integrations between systems
  • Lead the evaluation and, when approved, the migration from QuickBooks Online to a mid-market nonprofit ERP (e.g., Sage Intacct), including chart-of-accounts redesign and data conversion
  • Continuously analyze transactional processes for efficiency, accuracy, and control, and leverage automation and AI-enabled tools where they strengthen stewardship
  • Reduce single points of failure by documenting processes and cross-training the team
• SUPERVISE AND DEVELOP THE ACCOUNTING TEAM (15-20%)
  • Provide direct supervision to the accounting team, including the Senior Accountants (full-time and part-time), Staff Accountants, Finance Administrator, and Finance Support Associate; assign and prioritize work and set clear expectations
  • Onboard, train, and develop direct reports; conduct regular one-on-ones and annual reviews; build a bench so that the team does not depend on any one person
  • Serve as the team’s technical authority on GAAP and nonprofit accounting questions so that day-to-day judgment calls are resolved within Finance
  • Foster a culture of stewardship, faithfulness, accuracy, and service toward Staff and Global Workers within the Finance team
• SUPPORT INTERNATIONAL ENTITIES AND GROWTH INITIATIVES (5-10%)
  • Coordinate financial reporting, intercompany transactions, and grant disbursements with RTIM’s international entities and their local bookkeepers and advisors
  • Advise on the accounting and compliance implications of new entities, business platforms, and alternative funding pathways
  • Participate in special projects as assigned by the Director of Operations & Finance

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Employee shall maintain membership in a local church with beliefs that RTIM determines to be consistent with RTIM’s statements of faith
• Employee shall perform all duties consistent with RTIM’s theological beliefs and standards as reflected in its statements of faith
• Employee shall annually affirm in writing and without reservation RTIM’s statements of faith
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required); Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA (preferred)
• Active CPA license (required); CNAP designation or AICPA Not-for-Profit Certificate (preferred)
• Minimum 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in nonprofit, ministry, or fund accounting and at least 2 years supervising accounting staff
• Demonstrated experience leading an annual financial statement audit as the primary auditor liaison, ideally for an organization with $10M+ in revenue
• Deep working knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits, including net asset classification, contribution and restricted-gift accounting, and functional expense reporting
• Experience with multi-fund, multi-class chart-of-accounts design; experience with international or multi-entity accounting a plus
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Online (required); experience with Sage Intacct or a comparable nonprofit ERP and with a system migration strongly preferred
• Experience with Ramp, Bill.com, Paylocity, and donor CRM platforms (e.g., Virtuous) a plus
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with AI-enabled tools and a willingness to leverage emerging technologies to improve accounting workflows
• Competency in relevant collaboration platforms (Asana, Notion, Microsoft Suite, etc.)
• Exemplifies humble, loving, servant leadership
• Keeps a careful watch over life and ministry
• Self-motivated, disciplined, and responsible; able to lead the team without day‑to‑day direction
• Team player & works well with people with different personalities and dispositions
• Excels in accuracy, administration, and clear communication with both financial and non-financial audiences
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
• Passion for the mission and values of RTIM and for serving Staff and Global Workers on the field
• Works well in a hybrid/virtual office environment and in managing remote staff