Financial Controller

The Role: Controller

About Lovers Lane United Methodist Church

Lovers Lane United Methodist Church (LLUMC) has two locations and hosts five services a week, as well as numerous ministries and a variety of global missions, all serving the diverse communities of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the world. The LLUMC main campus is in vibrant North Dallas at the intersection of Northwest Highway (Texas Loop 12) and Inwood Road.

The church also houses a school for children six months through sixth grade, supports the nation's largest 12-Step ministry and is a leader in ministry both in the local area and globally. LLUMC also houses several 501(c) entities and a Foundation that are critical to the growth and mission of the church.

Mission Statement: The mission at Lovers Lane UMC is loving people into relationship with Jesus Christ.

About the Controller Position

The Controller is a hands-on leader, with a desire to use his/her/their professional gifts and talents to serve a dynamic church which continues to grow in reach and impact the community in a highly collaborative environment.

This individual will report to the Executive Director. This person supervises the Finance Team and is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all financial-related activities of the church.

Position duties include direct responsibility for banking activities, financial reporting, accounting, finance, budgeting, strategic planning, purchasing, as well as compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, United Methodist Conference financial reporting and other regulatory requirements. This individual will also be responsible for creating, implementing, and maintaining effective financial controls and systems.

The Controller's Responsibilities Include:

Management and Oversight
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance organization; currently supervises a three-person staff
• Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the church's plan for growth and expansion
• Recruit, interview, and hire finance and accounting staff as required
• Review all current finance-related procedures, processes, and administration
• Implement financial policies, procedures and processes
• Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials

Strategy, Planning, and Management
• Provide leadership and supervision for the Finance Team
• Provide regular finance team updates to the Finance Committee and Church leadership
• Apply appropriate resources to track results against church goals and priorities
• Collaborate with Church leadership on operational and strategic issues
• Leverage systems and software to provide critical financial and operational information

Financial Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting
• Prepare and communicate annual and monthly financial statements
• Report on the financial activities of the church
• Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets

Accounting
• Oversee the month-end close process
• Prepare and disseminate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Review all month-end closing activities
• Serve as key point of contact for external auditors and tax authorities
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of account and bank reconciliations

Cash Management
• Oversee cash management and payables; ensure appropriate segregation of duties

Compliance
• Ensure legal, tax and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions
• Remain up to date on nonprofit audit and accounting best practices

What You Bring:

Education & Experience
• A bachelor's degree in accounting is required
• CPA with a minimum of ten (10) years of professional experience, with financial leadership role in the non-profit sector strongly preferred
• Expert knowledge of fund accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Touchpoint, Intacct and ADP software a significant plus

Personal Characteristics
• Demonstrated highest level of personal integrity and trustworthiness
• Outstanding organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to lead and influence leadership and external stakeholders
• Exceptional communications, organizational and collaboration skills
• Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment
• Willingness to engage in hands-on work with the team

Job Type: Full-time
Schedule: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday; some evening and Sunday meetings as needed
Work Location: In-person (occasional remote work can be considered)

Benefits: 401(k) matching; health, dental, vision and life insurance; paid time off; parental leave