Controller - Archdiocese of Washington - Hyattsville Maryland

Catholic Schools Office, Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington•Hyattsville, MD

32d•$195,000 - $210,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Washington (ADW) seeks a highly skilled and mission-driven Controller to serve as the senior accounting leader for the Archdiocese and its affiliated corporations. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller will oversee all accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, audit coordination, investment oversight, and financial compliance activities. This role provides leadership to the Executive Director of Financial Planning & Analysis and the Accounting Manager, while collaborating with diocesan leadership, affiliated organizations, and governing boards to ensure prudent stewardship of Church resources.

Requirements

Practicing Catholic in good standing who supports the teachings, mission, and values of the Catholic Church.
Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.
Demonstrated leadership ability with experience managing, mentoring, and developing professional staff.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
Ability to interpret complex financial information and present findings clearly to executive leadership and governing boards.
High degree of integrity, discretion, professionalism, and accountability.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible accounting and finance experience.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting systems.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a Controller, Assistant Controller, or senior accounting leadership role strongly preferred.
Experience with Sage Intacct, Solver, and electronic accounts payable systems preferred.
Experience with nonprofit, religious, educational, or other mission-driven organizations preferred.
Experience working with Catholic institutions, dioceses, parishes, schools, or related entities is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Partner with the CFO to lead the preparation of the annual operating and capital budgets.
Review monthly financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely distribution.
Present financial results, trends, and analysis to the CFO and other senior leaders.
Ensure monthly financial reports are distributed to Secretariat leaders, department heads, and budget managers by the 20th day of the following month.
Provide financial guidance and analytical support to departmental leadership regarding operating performance, budgets, and financial planning.
Lead efforts to improve financial reporting processes and increase transparency, efficiency, and usefulness of management information.
Collaborate with the CFO to advance staff development initiatives focused on accounting, technology, AI, and digital competencies.
Prepare agendas, financial reports, analyses, and presentations for various boards and committees.
Support board communications and maintain strong working relationships with board members and organizational leadership.
Direct and coordinate annual financial statement audits for the Central Pastoral Administration and affiliated corporations.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and ensure timely completion of all audit requirements.
Maintain and strengthen accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and sound internal controls.
Lead the implementation of new accounting standards and policies.
Create and maintain an accounting and reporting calendar to ensure all deadlines are met accurately and on time.
Assist in maintaining accounting records for multiple affiliated corporations.
Provide oversight and enhance financial controls within the Catholic Schools Office.
Prepare quarterly debt covenant compliance filings and oversee periodic credit facility renewals.
Monitor investment performance reports.
Ensure investment portfolios remain within approved Investment Policy Statement guidelines.
Review cash flow requirements and recommend transfers or liquidity actions to the CFO.
Report investment and cash management results to the appropriate governing bodies and committees.
Oversee the financial administration of employee benefit and insurance programs, including billing, claims administration, and vendor relations.
Lead the annual property insurance analysis and renewal process.
Work collaboratively with benefit and insurance providers to identify and mitigate organizational risks.
Communicate financial and operational risks to appropriate Archdiocesan leadership and stakeholders.
Collaborate with the Secretary of Stewardship to ensure Annual Appeal pledges, gifts, and other development activity are accurately recorded and reported.
Support financial accountability and stewardship practices across the Archdiocese and affiliated organizations.
Assist the CFO in developing and sharing financial best practices with affiliated corporations, boards, and corporate liaisons.
Strengthen payroll processing bench strength and oversight controls.
Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as assigned by the CFO or Moderator of the Curia.
Perform other duties as required to support the mission and objectives of the Archdiocese.