Controller, Finance & Banking, CFO

Overview

Careers at The Christian and Missionary Alliance National Office

Current employment opportunities at the National Office are posted here as they become available.

The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) is seeking an experienced Controller. This is a full-time position located in Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This position works under the direction of the Vice President for Operations and Finance and is responsible for directing financial reporting, accounting operations, and tax compliance. In the performance of these duties, this position will support the overall mission of the C&MA as described below.

• Spiritual/missional and operational oversight of Accounting Services Team (9-10 full time staff in general, international, Donor Services, and payroll accounting functions)
• Manages the operations of Alliance accounting functions including general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, monthly financial close, receipt processing, disbursements, fixed assets, financial reporting, budgeting, domestic/international payrolls, and internal/external audits
• Ensures accuracy and timely distribution of financial management reports including monthly statements, dashboard, annual budget, board reporting and annual audit
• Oversee the development and control of the Great Commission Fund budget including procedures, reporting, monitoring and analysis as well as the financial oversight, reporting, and tax considerations for Alliance Place, the new multi-use campus in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
• Assists CFO and Areas of Ministry with financial analyses, special projects, grant accounting, and compile a variety of special reports
• Responds to CFO with accurate and timely work to facilitate missional needs
• Assists CFO with treasury/cash management investment strategies, procedures and reporting
• Assists CFO with real-estate strategies, accounting transactions and analyses
• Assists CFO and Alliance Missions with foreign exchange management, global transaction structures, and multi-currency/currency translation control procedures
• Oversees the weekly processing of domestic and international payments, including timely and accurate execution of foreign exchange wire transfers
• Assists CFO with management of audit partner relationships and annual audit engagements; interfaces closely and applies technical audit-accounting knowledge to Alliance needs
• Research recommends and implements appropriate financial reporting procedures and reporting to comply with GAAP, FASB, AICPA regulations
• Coordinates the annual audit engagement and completes the preparation of multi-entity consolidated financial statements for The Alliance
• Supports Audit Review Committee and CFO by coordinating the review of district and supporting organization audits and preparation of the reports to The Alliance board of directors
• Provides strategic level financial insight and risk management through participation in Area of Ministry, senior leadership and board meetings
• Develops, documents, and maintains accounting policies and robust internal control frameworks to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance with GAAP, donor restrictions, and regulatory requirements
• Oversees financial compliance for restricted funds, ensuring donor intent is honored and reported accurately
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion and filing of all payroll and regulatory tax returns and other compliance matters
• Applies and implements continual process improvement in changing missional environments around the world
• Performs financial advisory functions for the Alliance Areas of Ministry, related organizations, and local church or district organizations
• Provides training, guidance, and capacity-building for finance and non-finance leaders on budgeting, accounting policies, and financial literacy
• Manages banking relationships, account structures, signatory controls, and operational banking processes in collaboration with the CFO
• Attends the biennial General Council conference and provides financial support including banking, petty cash, and collection/deposit of evening offerings
• Fulfills other duties as directed by CFO to accomplish the mission

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