Controller

Summary

Join Prison Fellowship®, a leading Christian nonprofit, as their driven and mission-focused Controller. Manage day-to-day accounting operations, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. This hands-on role involves journal entries, reconciliations, and monthly close processes, aiming for a five-business-day close. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker, leading process improvements, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring compliance. Responsibilities include managing fund accounting, supporting audits and budgeting, and supervising a small accounting team. The position is remote with minimal travel.

Requirements

• Maintain an active relationship with Jesus Christ and support the ministry through prayer and actions
• Minimum 12 years of progressive accounting experience, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility in financial reporting, analysis, and compliance
• Minimum 5 years in a senior or leadership role within a non-profit organization
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or relevant field, Master's degree preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, Power BI and working knowledge of accounting software preferably Sage Intacct
• Deep knowledge of non-profit accounting and GAAP
• Excellent writing and editorial skills; approachable with strong collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead staff with clarity and compassion as well as by doing

Responsibilities

• Execute and manage the monthly close process, with the goal of achieving a consistent close within five business days
• Lead the accounting and reporting for restricted and unrestricted funds
• Ensure that restricted funding is properly allocated and reported and aligned with grant terms
• Lead all aspects of financial reporting
• Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals in a hands-on manner
• Work closely with VP Finance and executive leadership to provide clear, actionable financial insights that support mission-driven decisions
• Support year-end audit and form 990 work papers

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification strongly preferred

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Retirement account funding
• Flexible spending accounts
• Paid maternity and parental leave benefits
• Paid leave starting at 39 days (14 holidays, 15 vacation days, 10 sick days) after one year of employment