Controller, Finance & Banking, Financial Reporting

Location: Green Lake

Finance Controller

Job Description

The Finance Controller leads accounting and financial operations for a mission-driven nonprofit organization. This role oversees financial reporting, budgeting, audits, treasury management, regulatory compliance, and daily accounting activities while guiding a small finance team. The Finance Controller serves as a strategic partner to leadership, ensuring operational excellence, strong internal controls, and long-term financial sustainability. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within a values-based organization and provides strong growth potential into a future senior finance leadership role.

Responsibilities

+ Lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, cash management, and financial reporting.

+ Supervise, mentor, and develop a finance team consisting of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff.

+ Ensure timely and accurate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

+ Maintain strong internal controls and accounting procedures to safeguard organizational assets.

+ Review and approve account reconciliations, including banking, investments, restricted funds, and designated reserves.

+ Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and donor restrictions.

+ Prepare and present accurate financial statements and management reports for internal and external stakeholders.

+ Analyze financial performance and provide clear, actionable recommendations to leadership.

+ Monitor budgets, perform variance analysis, and highlight key trends and risks.

+ Support financial forecasting and long-range planning initiatives to inform strategic decisions.

+ Coordinate annual budgeting processes in collaboration with department leaders.

+ Serve as the primary contact for external auditors, tax professionals, and financial consultants.

+ Support audits, tax filings, grant reporting, and regulatory compliance requirements.

+ Ensure adherence to applicable federal, state, and nonprofit accounting regulations.

+ Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and organizational reserves to support operational needs and long-term stability.

+ Develop and maintain cash flow forecasts and financial projections.

+ Manage banking relationships, cash transfers, and investment accounts.

+ Reconcile investment activity and ensure accurate and complete financial records.

+ Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive leadership on financial strategy and risk management.

+ Prepare financial materials and reports for board and committee meetings.

+ Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and sound stewardship of financial resources.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with other departments to improve financial processes, systems, and reporting.

+ Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement across finance and operational systems.

Essential Skills

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 3+ years of experience in accounting, finance, or controllership roles.

+ At least 1 year of leadership, supervisory, or team management experience.

+ Hands-on experience with budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and compliance.

+ Proficiency in accounting and financial reporting, including preparation and analysis of financial statements.

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Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.

+ Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and provide insights.

+ Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

+ Effective problem-solving skills with attention to detail and accuracy.

+ Ability to communicate financial information clearly and effectively to non-financial stakeholders.

+ Demonstrated experience in roles such as Controller, senior Accountant, Accounting Manager, Cost Accountant, or similar finance positions.

+ Alignment with a Christian faith-based mission and organizational values.

Additional

Skills & Qualifications

+ CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification is preferred.

+ Experience in…