Finance Controller

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Financial Controller

About the Position
Mesa Global’s Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance operations and accounting functions of the organization. Their primary responsibilities are maintaining the accuracy and integrity of financial data and managing the Finance team.

About Mesa Global
Mesa Global is an interdenominational evangelical ministry focused on equipping the church and its leaders. Founded in 1946, our global staff of 400+ serves alongside partners in over 50 countries.  We believe that meeting the deepest needs of the world begins with meeting the deepest needs of the church. To that end, we work arm-in-arm with the global church to foster its leaders, believing that investing in healthy and thriving leaders is the path to healthy and thriving churches that bring Christ’s gospel to the world. Our vision is to see a flourishing church in every place embodying Jesus’ love for every person, which we realize by equipping servant leaders with the church for God’s mission. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Ensure GAAP standards and reporting compliance.
2. Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements.
3. Provide supervision to the Finance team members.
4. Assist Mesa Global’s leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process. Provide monthly and annual reporting to leadership and department managers. Communicate any significant variances to budget to the COO/CFO and others as needed.
5. Manage cash flow and decision-making in concert with the COO/CFO.
6. Implement and maintain internal systems and controls.
7. Monitor and provide reporting on the investment portfolio.
8. Assist leadership/management in overseeing project/program grants and providing financial reporting of the same.
9. Serve the Board of Directors Finance Committee by preparation for and participation in meetings.
10. Coordinate the audit process in conjunction with the external auditors.
11. Collaborate with the Director of Human Resources in analyzing and approving the costs of benefit plans and annual employee salary changes.
12. Oversee processes, agreements, and contractual arrangements related to finance. Implement continuous improvements in finance processes, including assuring the organization has adequate software and financial reporting systems.
13. Assist the Audit Committee’s oversight of risk assessment by providing periodic reports and/or highlighting areas of concern.
14. Perform other duties and special projects that are relevant or assigned.

Qualifications 
• Growing Christian disciple who seeks God first and demonstrates a strong commitment to the local church and global mission.
• Fully affirms and upholds Mesa Global’s Statement of Faith, Mission, Vision, Values, and Policies.
• Minimum of 7 years of professional experience in accounting and finance, including at least 3 years in a leadership role. Nonprofit experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.
• Demonstrates integrity, credibility, and accountability, willing to take responsibility for finance.
• Technology savvy with experience learning, using and evaluating financial software.
• Strong organizational abilities, with keen attention to detail and a consistent focus on meeting deadlines.
• Committed to a healthy working environment and a culture of continuous learning, community, collaboration, people development, and mutual respect.

Physical Requirements
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times.

Location
• Charlotte, NC area (Hybrid)

Travel Requirements
• Occasional domestic and international travel, as needed

Key Reporting Relationships
• Supervision Received: Chief Operations/Finance Officer
• Direct Supervision Provided: Finance team members

About Compensation and Benefits
We seek to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package.