Controller - The Center for Action & Contemplation

About CAC

The Center for Action and Contemplation (CAC) exists to support transformation and inspire loving action in the world through the teaching of Christian contemplative wisdom and practices. Internally, we are working to create a healthy work environment that is grounded in the values of the tradition that we represent. Our mission drives us forward, but our team is at the heart of everything we do.

Financial Philosophy

CAC's Financial Philosophy defines the key guiding principles for how the organization and staff enages with money. The organization recognizes that how it approaches financial management is a direct reflection on its worldview, values, and engagement with finances to advance the mission. To effectively implement organizational values and the founder's teaching across the organization, CAC commits to the following key financial operating principles:

• We operate from a clear definition of "enough."
• We practice transparency.
• We seek for money to never be the barrier to participation.
• We understand exchanges of money first and foremost as vehicles for advancing our mission and message.
• We commit to spend simply, equitably, and sustainably.
• We lead with giving and generosity. 

About the Job Opportunity

As a key member of our Senior Leadership team, the Controller at CAC (Center for Action and Contemplation) is responsible for directing all accounting and finance functions for the organization. With extensive expertise in your field, you will be responsible for delivering accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for both internal and external customers in adherence to non-profit accounting principles and standards. 

In this role, you will also be responsible for overseeing and managing our Accounting team. As a supportive leader, you will empower team members to meet the expectations of their role while fostering a culture aligned with CAC's values. As a leader of a smaller team, you'll also be a contributing member - reviewing journal entries, troubleshooting data, and supporting other hands-on projects as needed.

This role reports into our CFO and demands attention to detail, strong leadership, and dedication to fostering a culture rooted in our mission and values. We are open to remote candidates located in the United States.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, aligning with CAC's cultural and professional goals, while overseeing team plans, budgets, and performance metrics. 
• Direct comprehensive financial planning and analysis, including annual budgets, forecasts, and strategic five-year financial projections, in partnership with the Director of Business Analytics. 
• Oversee all accounting functions, including monthly close process, cash flow management, and maintenance of financial integrity in compliance with non-profit accounting principles. 
• Manage financial reporting and analysis, developing dashboards and providing actionable insights to senior leadership for informed decision-making. 
• Directs organizational compliance through management of audits, tax returns, contract reviews, and implementation of internal control policies and procedures. 
• Oversee accounting systems and workflows, supporting new software implementation in collaboration with the technology team.  
• Support cross-functional initiatives, including HR operational activities, organizational training, and attendance at Finance Committee and Board meetings as required. 
• Foster positive partnerships with executive leadership, cross-functional teams, external accounting support to achieve organizational goals. 
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through educational opportunities, professional publications, and participation in professional organizations. 

Who You Are

• You demonstrate leadership by effectively managing yourself, your relationships, and your results. You set a vision, activate aspiration, and guide individuals and teams to accomplish the mission.
• You plan, organize, direct, monitor, and control work to create an effective and efficient department.
• You’re an effective and creative problem-solver. You’re able to analyze problems, understand root causes, and apply systems solutions to create beneficial and long-lasting change.
• You can make decisions and the quality and timeliness of those decisions.
• You set clear expectations and agreements, appropriately delegating work and empowering your team. 
• You have a growth mindset and approach performance challenges through a supportive lens, helping an employee to improve through coaching, adaptive leadership and direct feedback. 
• You’re committed to supporting a high-performing team. You elevate your team member’s strengths and adapt your leadership to meet the needs of each team member.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting for long periods of time.
• Use of computer, keyboard and monitor is necessary. 
• Must be able to speak English and hear spoken words.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary & Benefits

At CAC, we are pleased to offer a salary range of $102,000-$127,500 (based on experience) for this position. CAC salaries are one part of a generous total rewards package that also includes industry-leading flexibility, benefits, and paid leave. Salaries are established based on a grade system designed to ensure competitiveness with industry standards as well as pay equity. Final salary will be determined based on the specific qualifications of the candidate in relation to the salary grade and predetermined criteria.

Our commitment to pay transparency and fairness reflects both our values and our dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable work environment. We look forward to the possibility of working together in a supportive and rewarding environment.

What Else You’ll Get!

What separates CAC as a unique employer goes beyond the competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition, we offer all full-time staff positions:

• Medical, dental and vision plans with options to best meet your needs 
• 401(k)
• Generous paid time off, including organizational-wide week-long break in the summer and winter
• Paid sick leave
• 5 paid days off to attend one spiritual retreat a year after your first year of employment 
• Professional development stipend
• Five free books annually in addition to all free digital downloads from CAC Library

Job Specifications & Application Details

This is an exempt, full-time position scheduled to begin as soon as possible. We are open to remote candidates located in the United States. 

Please apply for this job directly by providing your resume and other specified details to be considered for the job opportunity. In your cover letter, we look forward to learning more about your interest in the role and the experience.

​​​​​​​Because of the high volume of interest, we are not able to process applications or respond to inquiries unless they come through the online application system.
 

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

We believe that diversity makes us better. The CAC welcomes and provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, family medical history or genetic information, pregnancy, parental status, military service, veteran status, citizen status, political affiliation, disability status, or any other non-merit based factor.

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