Controller

Looking for a purpose-driven position in a faith-based organization? Mariners Church is a biblically-centered, non-denominational church located in Southern California focused on inspiring people to follow Jesus and fearlessly change the world. Mariners is listed as one of the top 20 largest churches in America by Outreach Magazine.

We are looking for an experienced Financial Controller to undertake all aspects of church accounting and financial management including corporate and managerial accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as oversight and maintenance of internal control policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

Manage all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, non-profit fund accounting, cost accounting, inventory accounting and revenue recognition.

• Manage banking and financial accounts.

• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the budget and report variances.

• Prepare and publish timely monthly financial statements.

• Coordinate the preparation of regulatory reporting.

• Research technical accounting issues for compliance.

• Manage an expedient month-end and year-end close process.

• Oversee quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.

• Manage compliance with local, state, and federal reporting requirements and tax filings.

• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.

Qualifications:

• 7 years of experience in church or corporate accounting and finance including controllership duties and responsibilities.

• Strong experience with accounting software, systems and internal controls.

• Supervisory experience managing a team including A/P and A/R.

• Bachelor’s degree; CPA or CMA preferred.

• Knowledge of non-profit accounting principles and procedures preferred.

• Must have U.S. work authorization without employer sponsorship and complete a background and credit check.

Additional Information

All Mariners Church Staff:

• Love Jesus and call themselves Christians.
• Embrace a high biblical standard of personal conduct and lifestyle.
• Agree to and adhere to the church's statement of faith and leadership commitment.
• Attend Mariners Church.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92603: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• As a faith-based organization, all employees are Christians actively practicing their faith. When did you become a Christian?
• Please share your compensation expectations:

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Accounting: 7 years (Required)

Work Location: One location