Controller

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Controller is a critical strategic and operational leadership role that oversees the archdiocese's accounting, budgeting and financial reporting environments. This role ensures the integrity of our financial information, strengthens the stewardship of temporal goods, delivers accurate and timely reporting, and provides team leadership and mentorship. The Controller oversees core accounting operations, leads the monthly and annual close, manages audit and compliance activities, interacts with the Archdiocesan Finance Council, and partners with senior leadership to ensure financial transparency, donor accountability, and long-term sustainability - all in support of our Catholic mission.

Job Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close Management
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger integrity, accounts payable, accounts receivable and payroll.
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to GAAP and Archdiocesan policies.
• Maintain a disciplined reconciliation framework, ensuring all balance sheet accounts are reconciled and reviewed on a defined cadence.

Financial Reporting & Analysis
• Prepare timely, accurate internal and external financial statements, including footnotes and supplemental schedules, that support the organization and its many missions.
• Ensure proper accounting, tracking, and reporting of restricted and unrestricted funds in alignment with donor intent, grant agreements, and canonical requirements.
• Support leadership with financial analysis, variance explanations, and insights that strengthen operational and strategic decision-making.

Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls
• Coordinate all aspects of the annual audit across Archdiocesan entities, including preparation of schedules, narratives, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
• Lead preparation/review of annual IRS Form 990 filings in partnership with external auditors.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, financial policies, and compliance frameworks to safeguard assets and ensure accountability.

Budgeting & Stewardship
• Play a key role in the annual budgeting process, including data compilation, review of submissions, consolidation, and reporting to the Archdiocesan Finance Council.
• Ensure budget assumptions, allocations, and reporting support transparency, stewardship, and mission alignment.

Systems, Processes & Continuous Improvement
• Lead improvements to accounting systems, processes, and workflows to increase efficiency, accuracy, and scalability.
• Serve as a key leader in the implementation and optimization of Infor CloudSuite Financials or other enterprise systems.
• Champion process documentation, standardization, and automation across the finance function.

Leadership & Team Development
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting team members, fostering a collaborative and Catholic mission-focused culture.
• Provide training and guidance to staff and stakeholders on accounting policies, systems, and financial stewardship.
• Model professionalism, integrity, and service-oriented leadership consistent with the values of the Archdiocese.

Job Requirements

Education & Credentials
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; Master's degree preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) required.

Experience
• Minimum 8 years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting and/or corporate or nonprofit accounting.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience leading accounting teams.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and GAAP.
• Experience preparing or overseeing audits, financial statements, and Form 990 filings.
• Demonstrated support of Catholic mission and values.

Technical Skills
• Proficiency with enterprise accounting systems (Infor CloudSuite preferred).
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities.
• Ability to produce clear, concise technical writing and financial summaries.

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The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.


Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.


Our Mission

We are a unique community-diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.

Benefits

Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better-and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That's why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.

As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you'll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we're working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews-we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.