Controller

The Saddleback Church Controller oversees all accounting and financial operations of the organization. The Controller will ensure the integrity of all compliance requirements and lead the accounting team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintaining general ledger and accounting processes for large multi-site operations. Supervising the month-end closing, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Institute and/or maintain financial procedures and internal controls, including project accounting and cash flow. Coordinate the external audit.
• Protect organizational operations by keeping financial information and plans confidential
• Ensure accountability for stewardship within the organizational standard policies and procedures
• Manage day-to-day accounting operations. This includes Bank and investment reconciliations, accounts payable, credit card, giving, and donor processing. Also, will be responsible for the financial operations of conferences, bookstore and resource sales, and food services operations.
• Train and guide campus pastors and ministry leaders in understanding the accounting and budgeting procedures and processes for their areas of responsibility.

What a Strong Candidate Would Look Like:

• A degree in accounting is preferred. Having a CPA or CMA is an added advantage
• Have at least five years of strong experience, ideally in a large non-profit context
• Must be able to create financial statements and general ledger functions, have knowledge of accounting principles and have the ability to use accounting software
• Should have a critical eye for detail
• A leader who loves people and has a relational leadership style
• Must be able to work under pressure and on short deadlines