Job Description

Controller Position - Join Our Dynamic Team!

Are you a strategic financial leader ready to use your skills in a faith-based environment? We're seeking a passionate and innovative Controller to join our team to drive impactful financial strategies and help shape the future of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to make a difference, we want to hear from you!

Position Summary: The Controller collaborates with the Chief Financial Officer in the implementation of all procedures and processes of the Finance Department and can complete all duties of AR/AP if needed. This position plays a key role in assisting with the annual budgeting process, the yearly audit process, and assisting with the oversite of the parish review process. The Controller manages the finance team and oversees special projects as designated by the Chief Financial Officer.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Monitor and oversee the daily accounts receivable/accounts payable processes.

  • Complete the monthly balancing process for multiple checking accounts.

    • Process general ledger and financial reports for multiple affiliated entities.

    • Evaluate general ledger reports for accuracy.

    • Provide financial analysis to ensure accuracy and accountability.

    • Assist with the development of annual budgets and financial forecasts, collaborating with department heads to align with strategic objectives.

    • Collaborate with the Chief Financial Officer to complete annual audits and tax filings; coordinate with external auditors to meet the timelines established.

    • Oversee the Parish Review process, including assisting with follow-up and reviewing report for accuracy and thoroughness to report to the Chief Financial Officer.

    • Supervise and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement.

    • Manage cash flow, making sure bills have the appropriate authorization and are paid in a timely manner.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Primary:

   • Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church’s teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.

   • Willingness and ability to act as an outstanding personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one’s professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.

   • Be a self-starter who is not afraid to ask hard questions and motivate others.

   • Understand all aspects of accounting functions for various sizes of entities.

   • Be willing to back up any position

   • Be open minded when working with Parish Priests and Staff and yet hold firm to procedures that are adopted for Canon or Civil Law or mandated by the Bishop.

   • To be able to work as a team with a wide variety of people and yet keep individual projects running smoothly.

2. Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

• 10 + years of progressive accounting/finance experience

3. Experience:

   • Non-profit Accounting experience

   • Sage/Intacct or ParishSoft experience

   • Audit knowledge

   • Payroll processing experience

   • Prior management experience

   • Presentation/communication

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Proficiency in accounting software

• Advanced Excel and Adobe skills

• Proficiency in all desktop applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite and various web applications.

• Ability to effectively communicate and present on complex financial processes

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Strong leadership with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

TO APPLY:

Send your resume and cover letter to Twila Roman, Director of Human Resources at troman@sfcatholic.org. More information on the opening can be obtained by calling (605)988-3741.