Controller

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado.

📋 Description

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closing processes.

• Provide reviewed financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP for not-for-profit organizations (ASC 958).

• Offer explanations for variances.

• Manage the general ledger, chart of accounts, classification of net assets, and methodology for functional expense allocation.

• Create reporting packages for the CFO, executive team, and the Board Finance/Audit Committee.

• Direct the annual budgeting process and the reporting of budget-to-actuals.

• Handle technical accounting matters concerning contributions, grants, royalties, and rebates.

• Investigate complex or unique transactions and present well-supported recommendations.

• Reconcile the donor CRM with the general ledger.

• Oversee project-level accounting for Pillar-related expenditures.

• Act as the main contact for the annual external audit.

• Assess and respond to proposed audit adjustments.

• Establish and enforce internal controls for financial reporting.

• Maintain registrations for charitable solicitation, state taxes, and multi-state operations.

• Monitor unrelated business income.

• Authorize each payroll cycle by reviewing registers, resolving discrepancies, and processing payroll.

• Manage accounts payable, expense reimbursements, corporate card usage, vendor master data, and contractor payments.

• Oversee 1099 reporting.

• Mentor the accounting team and foster cross-training initiatives.

• Serve as the primary backup for the CFO during absences.

• Oversee the financial systems environment.

• Lead automation efforts, including AI-enabled tools, to minimize manual reconciliations and mitigate control risks.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.

• Active CPA license.

• At least 7 years of progressive accounting experience.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a not-for-profit organization.

• Proven experience in leading and developing accounting staff.

• In-depth understanding of not-for-profit GAAP (ASC 958), including net assets, functional expense allocation, and contribution revenue.

• Demonstrated responsibility for a complete monthly close cycle and an annual external audit.

• Experience in designing internal controls within a lean organization.

• Knowledge of multi-state payroll tax and contractor/1099 regulations.

• Proficiency in a mid-market ERP system.

• Advanced skills in Excel.

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or equivalent for financial analysis, report creation, or accounting automation.

• Good judgment regarding the necessity of human review and controls for AI-driven accounting tasks.

• Ability to communicate clearly with non-financial leaders.

• Comfortable working within a remote, distributed team.

• Personal faith in Jesus.

• Alignment with the organization's mission, values, and Statement of Faith.

• Submission of a resume and cover letter is required.

• Must be willing to work from Colorado Springs or remotely from any location within the U.S.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical insurance.

• Dental insurance.

• Vision insurance.

• Retirement plan with matching contributions.

• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).

• Short-term disability insurance.

• Long-term disability insurance.

• Group life insurance.

• Voluntary life insurance.

• Generous and flexible holidays.

• Flexibility for remote work.

• Occasional in-person gatherings.

• Meaningful work that drives the mission.

• Opportunities to influence controls, systems, and processes.

• Career growth opportunities.