Since 1952, Light of Life Rescue Mission has been a safe refuge for homeless and hurting people in the Pittsburgh area. The organization is currently seeking an experienced controller to manage the accounting and financial aspects of Light of Life Ministries, Inc.

The Controller will account for all financial transactions adhering to GAAP and ECFA standards and the organization's internal control policies and procedures, as well as providing timely financial reports to the Board of each organization and respective managers. Reporting to the Executive Director, this position will manage a team of accounting staff.

Light of Life Ministries, Inc. has an operating budget of $10 million, 76 dedicated employees, a skilled Board of Directors, and is near the completion of a $24 million capital campaign.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• All accounting processes for all companies following the internal controls
• The budget creation and monitoring processes
• Creation of all financial reports
• Reporting to all external stakeholders
• Overseeing the annual audits of all entities
• Managing the reporting and compliance for New Market Tax Credits
• Management of government contracts
• Responsible for staffing and leading the accounting team
• Working as an integral member of the Admin team, supporting Admin's yearly expectations and assisting with other Admin work, when necessary.

Due to the interface with the clients, all jobs at Light of Life require employees to:

• Walk alongside clients and colleagues as a disciple and model the example of Jesus Christ through actions and words.
• Establish mutual trust and create a safe, authentic environment.
• Serve others and practice a growth-oriented lifestyle.
• Practice stewardship of all resources.
• Model personal responsibility, accountability, timely reporting and a self-evaluative lifestyle.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; master's degree preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of related financial experience with an increasing amount of responsibility.
• Minimum 3-5 years of supervisory experience required.
• Master computer user, expert Excel and accounting software user.
• Non-profit experience desirable.

Light of Life Ministries Inc offers a comprehensive benefits package including:
Medical, Dental, Vision and other valuable benefits, which begin the first of the month following one's starting date. Light of Life also offers a retirement plan with match program after 6 months of employment.

All applicants are strongly encouraged to submit a cover letter with their resume.