Church Controller

The Controller is a key strategic voice in our church’s organization, responsible for providing financial leadership across multiple organizational entities and projects (including the church, ministry school, and building project).

The ideal candidate will fit into our church family culture and bring strategic financial expertise, advising the leadership team with high-level financial reporting and planning while ensuring legal compliance and smooth daily operations.

As Controller, you will be a part of a movement in God’s kingdom, impacting everyone reached through our ministries.

Responsibilities

Job Scope:

1. Kingdom Movement currently has multiple branches with more on the horizon - the controller will help the leadership team make informed decisions as the church family and organization grow.
2. Current branches: Church, KMSM School of Ministry, Buildings (including a building project in the land search phase, and office space rental).
3. Ensure Quickbooks architecture and chart of accounts are appropriate for current branches of KM.
4. Prepare high-level financial reports for the senior leadership team, finance board, and KMSM board (monthly, quarterly, and annual reports).
5. Provide financial analysis to provide insights into the financial health of Kingdom Movement.
6. Analyze financial trends, budget variances, and operational performance, providing strategic recommendations to leadership including risk management and investments.
7. Oversee the preparation of reports to external stakeholders as needed, including donors during building campaigns and church family.

Accounting Oversight & Record Keeping:

1. Review the work of the bookkeeper/accountant to ensure all transactions are recorded properly and in compliance with non-profit legal requirements.
2. Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and financial decisions.
3. Advise bookkeeper/accountant to ensure compliance with payroll tax laws and oversee payroll processing.

Planning & Budgeting:

1. High-level oversight of the church’s budget.
2. Work with the senior leadership team to establish financial goals and forecasts.
3. Review and approve the budget prepared by the bookkeeper in communication with team leads/department heads.

Internal Controls & Compliance:

1. Implement and enforce financial controls to safeguard church assets.
2. Review financial procedures to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (e.g., tax filings, charitable status).
3. Oversee the preparation for external audits and reviews, ensuring the church is audit-ready at all times.

Cash Flow Management:

1. Monitor overall cash flow and liquidity to ensure the church can meet its financial obligations.
2. Make high-level decisions regarding managing cash reserves or investing funds.
3. Ensure that donor contributions, grants, and restricted funds are appropriately managed and used in accordance with biblical stewardship principles.
4. Review reports related to donations and building campaign pledges prepared by the bookkeeper to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Day to Day Financial Operations:

1. A/P & A/R: Ensure accounts receivable/payable are complete including receipt filing and management of the reimbursement online form.
2. Cash Flow: Accurately record all day-to-day financial transactions of Kingdom Movement, verifying the correct recording of all transactions.
3. Budgets: Assist department heads and team leads with day-to-day budgetary issues. Provide insights into future budgets from past spending habits (as this role has eyes on daily transactions).
4. Reporting: Ensure non-profit legal compliance while abiding by all internal controls and preparing monthly reports for the executive team. Handle debit/credit card reports.

Lines of Authority:

1. The Controller reports to the finance board.
2. The Controller works with an outside auditor as needed to ensure compliance with all legal requirements.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
2. 3+ years of experience in financial management or accounting.
3. Proficiency in Quickbooks and Microsoft Excel.
4. Strong understanding of non-profit financial regulations and compliance.
5. Expertise in legal requirements for non-profit chart of accounts and financial statements (income statement, statement of cash flows, and balance sheet).
6. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
7. Immaculate attention to detail is a must.

Compensation: $70,000

About Kingdom Movement

Kingdom Movement is united around the passionate pursuit of the presence of God, the building of the kingdom family, and a strong emphasis on the transformative teaching of the Word of God.

Our heart is to create a community that looks like a family, knows the Father intimately, walks in their new identity, and manifests the kingdom of God on earth as it is in heaven. Read more about us: https://www.kingdommovement.com/