Controller

Our Mission: Lutheran Community Services Northwest partners with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope.

About Us Lutheran Community Services Northwest is a non-profit human services agency that improves lives of people in communities throughout Washington, Oregon and Idaho. We provide a wide variety of services to adults, adolescents, children, families, schools and communities. We are privileged to touch lives of all ages, cultures and faiths.

MISSION IMPACT: All LCSNW team members will contribute to our mission of partnering with individuals, families and communities for health, justice and hope. The Controller contributes to our mission by ensuring that our financial operations support our community-based programs and services. This role enables LCSNW to deliver on our commitment to strengthen individuals and families, ensure service quality, and maintain financial accountability to all stakeholders

RESPONSIBILITIES:

● Prepare and present timely financial statements and monthly/quarterly reports for the Board and leadership team, ensuring accuracy and alignment with GAAP

● Track and report on restricted grant funds, ensuring compliance with donor restrictions and regulatory requirements; provide financial oversight for program expenses and funding

● Coordinate annual audits, ensure timely tax filings, and oversee compliance with nonprofit regulations, internal policies, and external standards

● Develop and monitor internal controls to safeguard assets, prevent fraud, and ensure accurate financial records; identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies, including insurance management.

● Oversee accounts payable and receivable, and payroll, ensuring timely and accurate processing in compliance with relevant laws and policies

● Supervise and develop the accounting team, ensuring appropriate training, performance evaluations, and professional growth; provide support for affiliate financial operations

● Work with department heads, program managers, and the executive team to provide financial insights, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and financial sustainability

● Oversee accounting systems, ensuring that records are accurate, secure, and integrated with other operational systems

● Assist in the management of finance operations of the affiliate agency, including shared expense allocation, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and coordinating reporting between the affiliate and the LCSNW

Role(s): Role-specific expectations for this job are outlined as follows.

● Team Member. All LCSNW team members are responsible for upholding and encouraging LCSNW values: compassion, integrity, interdependence, inclusion and stewardship; communicating openly and effectively; building collaborative relationships in balance with working independently; and strictly adhering to confidentiality and HIPAA standards.

● Supervisor. This job is responsible for supervising employees and/or non-employees, such as interns or volunteers. This includes and is not limited to making employment decisions; setting and communicating clear goals in alignment with relevant objectives and required outcomes; and effectively managing individual and team performance.

● Senior Leader. In support of creating and maintaining an Employer of Choice culture, active demonstration and encouragement of LCSNW leadership competencies is critical to this job. As a senior leader, this job is more broadly responsible for ensuring the overall success of an entire district, department or function.

REQUIREMENTS:

● 2 years Controller level experience in a non-profit environment, including expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and grant management, as well as familiarity with fund accounting, restricted/unrestricted funding, and FASB regulations; proven leadership in managing finance teams, extensive experience with accounting software, involvement in external audits and IRS Form 990 preparation, and a strong background in cash flow management, financial planning, risk management, and internal controls

● Bachelor’s in accounting, finance, business administration or related field

● Fluency in English, both spoken and written

● Intermediate mastery of business applications and productivity suites

● Demonstrates resilience, awareness and self-regulation in navigating challenges, conflict and obstacles/barriers.

● Diplomacy and conflict management skills

● Thrives in a diverse and multicultural environment; works with cross-functional teams to develop and implement strategies to enhance end-user experiences throughout the service lifecycle

● Demonstrates exceptional commitment to serving and advocating for diverse and marginalized populations

● Successfully completes tasks in a low noise environment

● Interacts with others and performs tasks in-person and through the use of technology, with long periods of stationary activity and minimal periods of increased physical activity including and not limited to sitting, standing and walking

● Moves equipment/materials weighing up to 25 pounds

● Travels between worksites regularly 

● Works in a variety of settings, including and not limited to LCSNW office locations, partner agency and community-based settings, and faith-based settings such as churches

● Meets LCSNW criminal background clearance requirements and other job-relevant clearances as required by the State or program

The Perks:  We offer a full benefits package with options for medical, dental, prescription and vision coverage; employer-paid short and long-term disability, as well as life insurance.  Vacation includes up to 2 weeks in the first year.  Up to 2 weeks of Sick leave for you or to take care of your immediate family (based on hours worked). 12 Paid Holidays plus 2 Floating Holidays each year.  A 403(b) Retirement plan, with employer matching after meeting eligibility requirements.  Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is designed to help and support you. Staff potentially eligible for Student Loan Forgiveness program as a 501(c) 3 employer.

We thank all candidates in advance for their interest in joining the Lutheran Community Services Northwest team.  Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

LUTHERAN COMMUNITY SERVICES NORTHWEST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND COMMITTED TO CULTURAL COMPETENCY.