Head of Church Accounting & Bookkeeping

Company Overview: Our client is a thriving Christian Financial Services company dedicated to providing exceptional services to churches, non-profit organizations, and impact-driven companies. They are currently seeking an experienced and dynamic Head of Church Accounting and Bookkeeping to expand their financial processes and team members. This role would be responsible for leading the month-end; quarter-end, bookkeeping, payroll, spend management, and bill pay departments for large clients. Job Summary: This role will be responsible for leading the Accounting and Bookkeeping departments and providing guidance to the team members within those divisions. If expanding efficiencies in financial systems and managing accounting processes and teams for teams supporting churches is what energizes you- this opportunity would be a great fit! Our client’s company is growing rapidly, and this role extends beyond traditional management, encompassing responsibilities that include leadership, process management, budgeting and financial systems management. Key Responsibilities: Develop and implement strategies to optimize the financial systems and financial services in alignment with business goals and client needs. Analyze bookkeeping; payroll; spend management and bill pay processes to accurately forecast resource requirements and anticipate staffing needs. Work with churches and non-profit entities to determine best financial course of action. Lead the development and implementation of tools, processes, and systems to track and manage resource allocation. Provide guidance to team members in the bookkeeping and accounting divisions. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to labor utilization, capacity utilization, and resource allocation, and proactively address any deviations from targets. Qualifications: ● Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field, OR equivalent experience. ● Proven experience in accounting; financial management, budget and cash flow management for a church or church-adjacent organization. ● Strong analytical skills with GAAP accounting principles; monthly/quarterly- end reporting, the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions. ● Experience managing Bookkeepers, Accountants, and Financial/ Operations team members and providing guidance as needed. ● Exceptional leadership and communication skills. ● Experience with Accounting software such as Quickbooks; Bill.com; Xero.com; etc and expert experience with Excel. Company Values: Our client is a family-oriented organization that prioritizes work-life balance, a fun and engaging environment, and opportunities for growth. As a faith-based company, they also create opportunities for their employees to be involved in the non-profit/volunteer causes that are most important for their individual areas of passion! They provide several times throughout the year where the team gathers to celebrate wins, plan for upcoming events; and attend conferences to build and grow and a team. Application Process: If you are ready to take your career to the next level, and this role sounds like a fit for your skillset, we encourage you to apply! We look forward to hearing from you! Apply tot his job Apply To this Job