Controller

Controller Colorado Springs, CO or Remote (U.S.) ull-time inance ABOUT THE ROLE As our Controller, you will own the accounting operation behind our mission - the close, the controls, the audit, and the financial reporting our Board, auditors, and donors rely on. You will bring the technical judgment that stands behind our financial statements, turning the generosity entrusted to us into reporting that is accurate, timely, and built to last. As Come and See has grown, so has the complexity of how we account for it - donor-restricted giving across four Pillars, production funding, translation and localization work across many languages and currencies, and a growing, distributed team. You will bring order and rigor to that complexity, freeing our CFO to focus on strategy and Board-level leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role. You will be close enough to the ledger to know when something is off, and senior enough to fix the process that caused it. When our CFO is away, you will hold the finance function. We are also looking for someone as comfortable leveraging AI-powered tools to streamline financial operations as they are with traditional close processes and GAAP compliance - using AI copilots for reconciliations, variance analysis, and reporting, while maintaining the rigor and judgment only an experienced finance leader brings. You will report to the Chief Financial Officer. WHAT YOU'LL DO ullOwn the close. Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, delivering reviewed financial statements under U.S. GAAP for not-for-profits (ASC 958) on an agreed timeline, with variance explanations. ullSteward the ledger. Own the general ledger, chart of accounts, net asset classification, and functional expense allocation methodology. ullLead reporting and budgeting. Produce reporting packages for the CFO, executive team, and Board Finance/Audit Committee; lead the annual budget process and budget-to-actual reporting. ullOwn technical accounting. Handle contributions, grants, royalties, and rebates, including conditional vs. unconditional determinations; research complex or novel transactions and bring well-supported recommendations. ullKeep donor and financial data in sync. Maintain the reconciliation between our donor CRM and the general ledger, and maintain project-level accounting so spend can be reported against the Pillar it serves. ullLead the audit. Serve as primary auditor contact for our annual external audit; evaluate and respond to proposed adjustments. ullDesign our controls. Build and enforce internal controls over financial reporting, including segregation of duties, banking access, payment approvals, and fraud prevention. ullOwn compliance. Maintain charitable solicitation, state tax, and multi-state registrations; monitor unrelated business income. ullAuthorize payroll. Serve as the final authorization point for each payroll cycle - reviewing the register prepared by People & Culture, resolving exceptions, and releasing payroll. You will authorize, not prepare. ullOversee AP and contractors. Own accounts payable, expense reimbursement, corporate cards, the vendor master file, and contractor payments, including 1099 reporting. ullLead and develop the team. Coach the accounting team, build cross-training, and serve as the CFO's primary back-up during absences. ullModernize how we work. Own our financial systems environment and lead automation - including AI-enabled tools - that reduces manual reconciliation and control risk. WHAT YOU'LL BRING ullBachelor's degree in Accounting and an active CPA license. ullMinimum 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a not-for-profit organization. ullExperience leading and developing accounting staff. ullWorking depth in not-for-profit GAAP (ASC 958): net assets, functional expense allocation, and contribution revenue. ullDemonstrated ownership of a full-cycle monthly close and an annual external audit. ullExperience designing internal controls in a lean organization, where segregation of duties must be engineered thoughtfully. ullMulti-state payroll tax and contractor/1099 knowledge; fluency in a mid-market ERP and advanced Excel. ullExperience using AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot, or similar) to accelerate financial analysis, draft reports, or automate repetitive accounting tasks, with sound judgment about where human review and controls remain essential. ullA clear communicator with non-financial leaders, comfortable working in a remote, distributed team. ullA personal faith in Jesus and alignment with our mission, values, and Statement of Faith. BONUS POINTS ullExperience in media, entertainment, or content production/distribution. ullPrior Controller or Assistant Controller experience in a donor-funded organization. ullMulti-currency and international payments experience. ullExperience evaluating or implementing AI-enabled finance tools (automated reconciliation, AI-assisted forecasting, intelligent document processing). WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING HERE ullMeaningful work. Your work directly protects and strengthens the financial foundation behind The Chosen's reach around the world. ullReal trust. You won't just maintain the books - you'll shape the controls, systems, and processes that carry this mission forward. ullRoom to grow. Come and See is growing, and the complexity and scope of this role will grow with it. ullRemote flexibility. Work from Colorado Springs or remotely from anywhere in the U.S., with occasional in-person gatherings. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Salary Range , $128,000 to $168,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications FLSA Classification , Exempt Benefits , Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan and match, HRA, Short and Long-term Disability, Group Life and Voluntary Life Insurance, generous and flexible holidays, and more. HOW TO APPLY Submit your resume and a cover letter telling us why this role and our mission resonate with you. Application deadline: October 31, 2026.