Controller

JOB SUMMARY: The Controller is the backbone of Chase Oaks' finance team ensuring every dollar is accounted for accurately, compliantly, and in the right fund while keeping month-end closes fast and stress-free. ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Key Responsibilities Own the monthly close process (reconciliations, JE preparation, restricted-fund roll-forwards) targeting 7 business days Maintain the integrity of the general ledger in Blackbaud Financial Edge NXT (projects, segments, fixed assets, grant/endowment records) Prepare audit schedules, Form 990 support, and all compliance filings Supervise and develop AP, AR/Donor Records, and Payroll staff Serve as the go-to Blackbaud FE NXT expert and primary liaison with auditors and Blackbaud support Implement and enforce internal controls across campuses Partner with the Executive Director on technical aspects of budgeting, forecasting, and accounting systems projects Serve as primary advisor to the Executive Director and Financial Advisory Team Establish and maintain relations with banks and other financial institutions Provide budgeting process and reports throughout year to ministry leaders Records retention oversight Property tax filings JOB PROFILE: SPECIFIC SKILLS / STRENGTHS Must have excellent communication and customer service skills and the ability to interface with members of the Chase Oaks body, Chase Oaks staff, with a mindfulness that the financial role is a support to those in ministry Work diplomatically in representing the church to outside organizations and institutions Ability to provide creative solutions for ever-changing ministry needs. This may involve providing preliminary training for others in using tools like Excel Strong organizational skills and attention to detail Ability to maintain confidentiality on all organizational and donor-related matters EXPERIENCE DESIRED Minimum of 5 years accounting experience, preferably in General Accounting, Revenue Accounting, Tax, and Audit, ideally with a focus on not-for-profit accounting Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word Paycom experience is a plus EDUCATION DESIRED Accounting degree required; CPA certification preferred SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES Manage team of 3 financial staff responsible for general accounting, payroll processing, accounts payable, contribution processing and revenue accounting LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to speak effectively and understandably on the phone. The ability to effectively present information and respond to common inquiries regarding Chase Oaks ministries is also required COMPUTER SKILLS Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook calendaring, and email Extensive knowledge of Excel Familiarity with databases and accounting systems Data entry skill & experience PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Lifting 5-10 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Qualifications for employment at Chase Oaks Church requires being a Christ-follower-whose work history and lifestyle shows a consistency to adhering to the scriptural principles of the Bible-and agreeing with the Purpose, Strategy, and DNA statements of Chase Oaks. We request that each staff member be "All - In" and be committed to the local body of Christ at Chase Oaks Church in the areas of worship, groups, service and giving. CHASE OAKS CHURCH DNA Jesus Sets Our Tone. We're All In The Same Boat. We Are Here For Good. This Is Not Our Party. We Don't Go It Alone. We Are Not Set In Our Ways. We See Beauty In Diversity. Our Best Days Are Ahead Of Us. We Don't Sweat The Small Stuff. CHASE OAKS CHURCH STAFF VALUES We cultivate because we believe in the good that is to come. We collaborate because we are better together. We celebrate because we can. LEADERSHIP SKILLS Character - Being above reproach Self-Leadership - Practicing rhythms that allow personal flourishing Drive - Relentlessly pursuing excellence based on one's unique purpose, values, strengths, and passions Judgment - Demonstrating wisdom in action Influence - Impacting how other people think and act

Created: 2026-03-10