Position Description for Controller
FLSA Classification: FT/exempt
Salary Grade/Range: A19/$81,564-$95,838+
Position Title: Controller
Reports to: Chief Financial Officer
Date Created/Revised: October 2026
Phillips Theological Seminary offers theological education dedicated to learning the way of Jesus in order to cultivate vital congregations, communities, conversations, and the public good. The Seminary is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Located at the trifinium of the Creek, Osage, and Cherokee Nations, and just minutes east of the Greenwood District of Tulsa, OK, better known as Black Wall Street. Phillips is committed to justice initiatives and relational solidarity. We are committed to diversity, interculturality (e.g., Africana, Latinx, Asian, and Indigenous American communities), and justice with attention to the social realities of race, class, ethnicity, gender, and queer expressions of the human experience.
Summary/Objective:
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for the leadership and management of the Seminary's accounting, treasury, financial
reporting, and business systems functions. The Controller ensures the integrity of financial information, maintains effective internal controls, and provides timely and accurate financial reporting to support Seminary decision-making. The Controller partners closely with Seminary leadership to enhance business processes, strengthen financial stewardship, and advance the strategic goals of the Seminary.
