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LifeSiteNews · 4 weeks ago

Financial Controller

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

7+ years exp

LifeSiteNews is a mission-driven organization seeking an accomplished CPA to serve as Financial Controller. This role combines strategic financial leadership with hands-on operational excellence, overseeing complete financial operations and leading a dedicated team across remote and in-person settings.

NewsNon ProfitPublishing

Responsibilities

Review and approve all journal entries across AP, AR, and donation processing in multi-entity QuickBooks

Record investment transactions across diverse asset classes (equities, fixed income, precious metals, cryptocurrency) in compliance with FASB GAAP

Manage vendor payments, international contractor invoicing (UK/Canada), and payment reconciliations

Lead monthly close process by 10th business day, delivering comprehensive GAAP financial statements including Statement of Financial Position, Statement of Activities, KPIs, budget variance analysis, and investment performance reporting

Supervise Payroll & Admin Specialist managing US, Canadian, and UK payroll processing and statutory filings

Review and approve all payroll journal entries and reconciliations prior to close

Serve as primary liaison for annual audits, providing complete schedules and documentation

Coordinate with external tax consultant for Form 990 preparation

Directly supervise two part-time administrative staff in Virginia office

Oversee mail-in donation processing, bank deposits, donor correspondence, and equipment inventory management

Conduct bi-annual on-site visits to meet staff, review physical records, and audit operations

Manage daily finance inquiries from staff and external stakeholders

Lead bi-weekly team meetings and provide weekly finance updates to directors

Direct budget data collection from departments and compile comprehensive budget input packages for CFO review

Coordinate insurance renewals in collaboration with CFO

Evaluate staffing needs and recruit additional administrative support as approved

Qualification

Active CPA licenseNon-profit GAAP expertiseMulti-entity QuickBooks managementAdvanced Excel proficiencyLeadership in remote settingsWord skillsPowerPoint skillsServant-leadership principlesCommunication skills