Finance Manager - Controller

Job Description

Position Type: Full-time, exempt
Organization Type: Catholic Pro-Life Non-Profit
Reports To: President
Location: Front Royal, VA
Eligible Benefits: All benefits per the HLI Employee Handbook
Salary: Compensation Commensurate with Experience

Role and Position Summary

This position has a bona fide occupational qualification: knowledge of the Catholic Faith; its beliefs, practices, liturgy, structure, and protocol. Requires a complete understanding of the organization's position on life issues and signing the HLI Non-Disclosure Agreement and the HLI Statement of Faith. Additionally, the incumbent must have excellent communication and multitasking skills, a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and experience collaborating in a multidisciplinary team.

The Finance Manager/Controller is responsible for managing the day-to-day finance and accounting operations and for promoting the financial health of the organization, including entering journals, managing accounts receivable and payable staff. We are seeking a strategic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven Finance Manager/Controller to lead the organization's financial operations and support long-term financial sustainability. This role is responsible for budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, compliance, internal controls, audit preparation, and financial strategy. The incumbent will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and work closely with staff, board members, auditors, vendors, and external partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the annual budgeting process and provide accurate forecasts to support organizational planning.
• Prepare, analyze, and present timely financial reports to leadership, the Board of Directors, and relevant committees.
• Perform accounting functions into the general ledger, which includes several bank account reconciliations, investments, depreciation schedules, external international account, etc.
• Monitor cash flow, financial performance, and budget variances, recommending corrective action when needed.
• Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, as well as organizational policies, IRS 1099 reporting, and reporting requirements to include states that require charitable registrations.
• Maintain strong internal controls to safeguard assets, reduce risk, and promote transparency.
• Coordinate the annual audit process and serve as the primary liaison with external auditors, tax preparers, banks, and financial advisors.
• Oversee fund accounting for restricted and non-restricted funds.
• Develop and improve financial policies, procedures, systems, and workflows.
• Supervise, mentor, and support finance staff or contracted accounting partners.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field required; MBA.
• Minimum of five years of progressive financial management experience, including budgeting, reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience in nonprofit, mission-driven, education, parish, diocesan, or similar organizational settings preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, audit preparation, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to explain financial information clearly to non-financial audiences.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and commitment to confidentiality.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Desired Personal Qualities:

The ideal candidate is a prudent steward of resources, a clear communicator, and a collaborative leader who understands that sound financial management supports the organization's mission. This person brings both technical expertise and a service-oriented mindset, with the ability to balance accountability, transparency, and practical problem-solving.

Compensation and Benefits:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Benefits include health insurance, paid time off, holidays, and professional development opportunities. Final details will be provided during the hiring process.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to Brigid Sladky, Executive Administrative Assistant, at bsladky@hli.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Human Life International is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes qualified applicants who support the mission, values, and goals of the organization, while reserving the right to consider religious affiliation where permitted by law and consistent with the organization's Catholic mission.

About the Employer

HLI's Mission Statement is Defending Life and Family Around the World.

Human Life International is the world's largest global pro-life apostolate, with an active network in nearly 100 countries.

Learn more at www.hli.org.