Finance Controller | Financial Leadership for a Mission That Matters

Green Lake Conference Center•Green Lake, WI

About The Position

The Finance Controller oversees the financial integrity, accuracy, and stewardship of Green Lake Conference Center’s financial operations and ensures financial management and compliance for three tax entities: American Baptist Assembly (doing business as Green Lake Conference Center), Worldwide Gifts, and Lawsonia Inc. The Controller directly leads the Business and Finance Team, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and donation stewardship through Salesforce, and provides operational accountability and financial service across the organization. The role leads accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, audit coordination, treasury and investment management, and regulatory compliance. The Controller prepares financial insight and reports for the Board and senior leadership to inform strategic decisions, safeguards resources through effective systems and internal controls, and supports the organization’s mission through sound fiscal management, transparency, collaboration, and long-term sustainability. Green Lake Conference Center’s mission is to provide a special Christian environment of hospitality, equipping, renewal, networking, and stewardship that helps people discover God’s better version of themselves and their world. Its motto is “for a closer walk with God.”

Requirements

Support Green Lake Conference Center’s mission and values as a follower of Jesus Christ.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required.
Minimum of 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
At least 1 year of experience leading, supervising, and developing finance or administrative staff, including performance management, training, and workflow oversight.
Strong background in budgeting, financial reporting, audits, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.
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.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
Collaborative leadership style with attention to detail and accuracy.

Nice To Haves

CPA or equivalent professional certification preferred but not required.
Experience in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization preferred.
Experience with QuickBooks or similar financial systems preferred.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee 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, train, and support the Business & Finance Team; ensure performance, accountability, and cross-coverage of critical functions.
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, provide variance analysis, and make recommendations.
Support financial forecasting and long-range financial planning.
Coordinate the annual budgeting process in partnership with department leaders.
Serve as 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 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.