We pride ourselves on creating a warm and caring work environment for our employees! We treat one another with dignity, seek understanding and we value differences.

About us: The Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary (SNJM) is an international congregation of Catholic Sisters.

If the SNJM work environment sounds like what you are looking for, we invite you to apply for the position we have in our Lake Oswego/Marylhurst office.

What we offer: A competitive package for our employees, including:

• Medical/dental/vision/life insurance - we pay 100% of employee-only premiums for full time employees
• 401(k) program with employer matching
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 18 days/year

About This Role:

The Controller is responsible for managing and supervising the activities of the Accounting staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. This role is responsible for development and maintenance of the accounting, financial, and payroll reporting systems for the Province and develops and implements financial policies in conjunction with the Chief Financial Officer.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Plans, develops, organizes, implements, evaluates and directs the accounting affairs of the Province Office under the direction of the CFO.
• Responsible for ensuring that all accounting transactions of the Province Corporation and the four previous province corporations are recorded timely and accurately.
• Responsible for the timely preparation and distribution of monthly financial reports and other financial information, as requested.
• Performs a general accounting analysis and reconciliation, to ensure integrity and accuracy of data entry, on a monthly basis.
• Monitors daily cash flow of multiple bank accounts of the corporation and ensures that adequate funds are available for operating activities.
• Establishes payroll accounting procedures, including special accounting functions required by any employee benefit or retirement plans, etc.
• Prepares annual budget forms for Province activities and assists directors with budget preparation, as needed. Consolidates all budgets for review by CFO using Excel and utilizes special report-writing features of MIP.
• Prepares annual audit schedules and serves as primary contact with auditors during the annual audit. Works closely with the CFO to ensure a smooth process.
• Oversight responsibility for payroll including payroll entries in GL and 401(k).
• Reviews/revises accounting processing procedures and recommends changes to the CFO.
• Ensures that all accounting staff follow established departmental policies and procedures.
• Transfers funds to accounts of sisters and SNJM departments. Files government forms such as 571L, 1095-C, 1099-R and 1099-Misc.
• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean, safe, comfortable and attractive manner.
• Performs other duties, executes specific projects and attends various meetings as requested by the CFO.
• Participates in personal professional development activities to maintain up-to-date knowledge of theory and practice.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Province policies and applicable laws.

2. Supervises: Accounts Payable Specialist, Sister Services Accounting Coordinator, Payroll Coordinator and Finance Department Administrative Assistant.

3. In conjunction with the Director of Human Resources, responsibilities include: interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

4. Serves as a coach and mentor to staff to facilitate effectiveness in the Accounting Department.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, individuals must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education: B.S. or B.A degree in accounting or business from a four‑year college or university or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Minimum five years accounting-related experience. Previous experience in a not-for-profit and/or religious organization preferred.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Must be supportive of the mission of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary.
• Must model SNJM Guiding Values in carrying out work activities and responsibilities.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality of departmental records.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel, Word and Access.
• Knowledge of and experience with accounting software programs, preferably MIP.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess good organizational skills, the ability to multi-task and to establish and rearrange priorities.
• Ability to be flexible and work with a variety of personalities.
• Must possess excellent leadership and supervisory skills.
• Possesses the knowledge of accounting principles, laws, regulations, and guidelines pertaining to a religious not-for-profit organization.
• Demonstrates the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing accounting practices.
• Demonstrates knowledge of auditing principles and practices.
• Ability to work with evolving systems and structures, and demonstrates the flexibility to adapt to changing environments and regulations.

HOURS: Full-time, 40 hours per week.

PAY: $95,000 - $110,000 depending on experience