Finance Controller

GREEN LAKE CONFERENCE CENTER•Green Lake, WI

About The Position

The Finance Controller is responsible for overseeing the financial integrity, accuracy, and stewardship of Green Lake Conference Center’s financial operations, while also providing financial management, oversight, and compliance with all applicable legal and regulatory standards for three separate tax entities: American Baptist Assembly (doing business as Green Lake Conference Center), Worldwide Gifts, and Lawsonia Inc. This role serves as the direct leader of the Business and Finance Team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and donation stewardship within Salesforce, ensuring strong operational execution, accountability, and excellent financial service across the organization. The Controller leads timely and accurate financial reporting and provides financial insight to the Board and senior leadership to support informed strategic decision-making. The role safeguards organizational resources through effective systems, internal controls, policies, and compliance practices, and provides leadership in accounting operations, budgeting, audit coordination, and regulatory compliance. This position supports GLCC’s mission through strong fiscal management, transparency, and collaboration across the organization, ensuring sound stewardship and long-term sustainability across all entities.

Requirements

A follower of Jesus Christ who supports GLCC’s mission and values.
Strong understanding of nonprofit accounting principles and financial management.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, and professionalism.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial leaders.
Experience with financial systems (QuickBooks or similar preferred).
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Collaborative leadership style with attention to detail and accuracy.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
Demonstrated experience leading, supervising, and developing finance or administrative staff, with responsibility for performance management, training, and workflow oversight.
Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance required.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide overall leadership and oversight of daily accounting and finance operations across all entities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, donation stewardship through Salesforce, and cash management.
Directly lead, develop, and support the Business & Finance Team, ensuring strong performance, accountability, training, and cross-coverage of critical functions.
Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll coordination, and cash management.
Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Maintain and monitor internal controls to safeguard organizational assets and ensure compliance across all entities.
Review reconciliations for bank accounts, credit cards, cash operations, restricted funds, and designated funds.
Ensure proper accounting for restricted funds, designated reserves, and ministry-specific funds.
Prepare and present timely, accurate financial statements and reports for leadership and Board review.
Develop financial analyses to support operational and strategic decision-making.
Monitor budget performance and provide variance analysis with recommendations.
Support financial forecasting and long-range financial planning efforts.
Coordinate the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders.
Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax professionals, and financial consultants.
Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards, donor restrictions, and applicable federal and state laws.
Manage grant accounting, restricted fund tracking, and compliance with donor and government requirements
Monitor organizational cash balances and overall liquidity.
Create and maintain cash flow budgets and forecasts.
Initiate cash transfers between accounts to optimize interest earnings while maintaining liquidity.
Maintain reserve cash schedules and project savings spreadsheets.
Maintain and reconcile investment and endowment accounts.
Maintain authorized access to bank and investment accounts and ensure appropriate controls over account permissions.
Reconcile investment activity and ensure accurate recording in the general ledger.
Prepare financial materials and reports for Board and committee meetings.
Support Board-level financial transparency, stewardship, and long-term sustainability planning.
Serve as a trusted financial advisor to executive and department leadership.
Provide guidance and support to finance staff and cross-functional partners.
Support a culture of accountability, transparency, and faithful stewardship of resources.