Controller
The Evangelical Alliance Mission • Aurora, Illinois • Full Time • $65,000–$75,000 / year
Posted on Fri, Nov 13, 2026
- Insurance for Full-time Positions
- 403(b) for Full-time Positions
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Competitive salary
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- A growing disciple of Jesus Christ, characterized by spiritual and emotional maturity
- Active in a Bible-believing church and motivated by a desire to make a difference by serving as part of a team committed to world missions
- Accounting degree or CPA required
- Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience including knowledge and application of the latest GAAP requirements; Non-profit experience preferred
- Minimum of two years of successful experience managing accounting staff; Able to delegate & hold others accountable, mentor team members, and track development
- Possess excellent time management, organization, and communication; able to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Highly proficient in the use of Excel, Word, and accounting software applications with Intacct experience preferred
- Have the highest level of integrity and maintain the confidentiality of personal and other sensitive information
- Strong interpersonal skills; Able to adapt to changing situations, be an avid ongoing learner
- A self-starter, able to take initiative and accomplish results; Must complete projects with minimal supervision
- Have superb skills in using modern accounting and reporting tools (computer and internet)
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage TEAM’s accounting processes and finances, causing all accounting functions to be completed in a timely, accurate manner that complies with all applicable regulations and laws
- Lead finance staff including staff development and day-to-day oversight
- Promote friendliness, innovation and skill development among the staff of TEAM’s finance department to serve other members of TEAM and assist in expansion and globalization of ministry efforts
- Oversee TEAM’s financial operations, ensuring that these functions are performed effectively, efficiently and on time:
- Accounting & Financial Reporting –including the core accounting functions of TEAM and the timely preparation of all financial reports
- Banking & Cash Management – including maintaining cash flow projections
- Accounting Operations – Including, but not limited to, general ledger, payroll, accounts payable, and contribution accounting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and overseeing reconciliation of all related accounts
- Accounting Information Systems -Responsible for ensuring a positive relationship is maintained with third party administrators and immediate access or recurring functionality needs are implemented and supported.
- Annual Audit – Responsible for coordinating and directing the finance department’s interactions with external auditors. Responsible for ensuring timely completion of annual audited financial statements.
- Assist CFO with annual general fund budget preparation and provide oversite for global worker support budgets.
- Provide guidance and support to Finance staff as they support Global Workers finance related concerns on a daily basis.
- Communicate with consolidating entities on a routine basis in Japan and Taiwan. Provide consistent communication with TEAM Canada related to shared services.
Disclaimer: The information in this document indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as totally comprehensive of every job duty, responsibility, or qualification required by an employee assigned to this position. An employee may be required to perform other assignments not listed here.
How to apply for this position: Submit your resume, cover letter and application to https://the-evangelical-alliance-mission.apscareerportal.com/. Only candidates with all three documents on file will be considered for the role. In case of technical difficulty uploading your documents to the portal, they may be submitted by email to jobs@team.org. Compensation: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
TEAM’s Mission
Our mission is to partner with the global Church in sending disciples who make disciples and establish missional churches to the glory of God.
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