Controller Position Available

Posting Date: March 2024

The Episcopal Diocese of Rhode Island – a welcoming, faith-based organization headquartered in Providence – is seeking a full-time, hands-on Controller to manage its internal and external financial reporting and general accounting operations.

Responsibilities include:

· Maintaining the accounting system and financial books of record for the Diocese, whose financial size is approximately $50 million in assets with a $5 million operating budget

· Processing accounts payable and receivable and preparing related checks and deposits

· Staffing monthly meetings of the volunteer Commission on Finance

· Supporting operations of the Diocesan Investment Trust and the use of endowment accounts within applicable restrictions

· Coordinating payroll, benefits, and insurance programs’ management with outside service providers

· Generating reliable monthly budget-to-actual reports for leaders’ decision-making, annual financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles for audit purposes, and required annual financial reports to the national church

· Maintaining good lines of communication with church clergy, bookkeepers, and volunteer treasurers

This position reports to the chief financial officer and is presently supported by a part-time bookkeeper and board-level treasurer.

Required qualifications include: Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles for nonprofit organizations acquired through education and/or experience (CPA preferred); 5 years of relevant experience in nonprofit accounting including bookkeeping procedures and internal controls; and a bachelor’s degree (master’s degree preferred). Other preferences include direct experience with audits, endowments, investments, and church administration.

Salary negotiable, starting at $80,000 plus benefits. Candidates will ultimately be required to submit a list of references and, if offered the position, undergo a background check.

Send cover letter and résumé to: Edward Biddle, Chief Financial Officer, ed@episcopalri.org.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Episcopal Church Diocese of Rhode Island values diversity of culture and thought and seeks talented, qualified employees regardless of race, gender, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, age or any other protected classification under Federal, State or Municipal laws as well as the Canons of the Church and resolutions of General Convention. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule

Experience level:

• 7 years

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Providence, RI 02903: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person