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Financial Controller

Description:
Ministry Purpose of this Position: The Financial Controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for Idlewild Baptist Church. Summary of this Ministry Position: The Financial Controller is responsible for all aspects of the financial operations for Idlewild Baptist Church. Reporting directly to the Executive Pastor, the Financial Controller provides accounting, budgetary, financial planning and analysis, and financial operational and programmatic support to all Church programs and ministries. The Financial Controller directly oversees and supervises the financial/accounting staff and other departments as directed by the Executive Pastor. Key Ministry Areas of Responsibility: Oversee all accounts, ledgers, financial software and reporting systems ensuring policies and procedures are in compliance with appropriate GAAP standards and regulatory requirements With the Executive Pastor serve as the lead of the Finance Committee and their related subcommittees Consistently analyze financial data and present financial reports in an accurate and timely manner; clearly communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; monitor progress and changes and keep senior leadership abreast of Idlewild’s financial status Provide strategic vision, planning and oversight of Idlewild’s financial outlook Manage finance department personnel to include hiring, training, delegation of duties and performance management Ensure a productive work environment within the finance and accounting function Provide staff training in the areas of budget development, budget management, fiscal accountability, and finance procedures Oversee an inclusive process to establish an annual operating budget for Idlewild Lead organizational planning and development of operating and fund account budgets, and control expenditures against budget Participate in leadership meetings to discuss direction of the Idlewild and present financial data Work closely with leadership to: a) maintain, analyze, and interpret general ledger for all funds; b) manage the preparation and analysis of financial reports on a monthly and as needed basis. Work with external auditors to prepare and review audit schedules and annual report of audit findings. Oversee the process for identifying and evaluating opportunities for improved financial operations, recordkeeping and reporting. Ensure the maintenance of financial records and recordkeeping systems, including restricted fund accounting, to ensure compliance with all regulations, generally accepted accounting practices and requirements Knowledge Of: General accounting and financial reporting procedures in accordance with GAAP Payroll reporting, processing, and processing of payroll General office software, particularly Microsoft Office Suite, and accounting software packages (preferably NetSuite). Extensive experience with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel) High written and verbal communication skills Church Ministry (Idlewild specific preferred) knowledge Working with and/or leading a church Finance Committee or similar body within a church or not for profit organization

Qualifications:
Ability To: Manage and oversee all aspects of the financial/accounting function from day to day to strategic planning Create, analyze and report on financial statements and Provide FP&A Supervise staff, develop position descriptions and provide Ministry Effectiveness Evaluations and improvement plans. Analyze and solve problems effectively and Communicate effectively both verbally and in Work well with, and be responsive to the needs of staff and the Finance Committee Manage priorities effectively to meet deadlines and demonstrate multi-tasking Assimilate new information and Education and Experience: Undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university; with master’s degree preferred. Five to seven years of senior management experience with organizations with operations in excess of $5 million per year and over 100 employees, preferably with a church or non-profit Certified Public Accountant designation a Experience managing staff of both exempt and nonexempt employees Other: Must be: Trustworthy, highly ethical with a high level of integrity, self-motivated, dependable, and detail oriented. Must model the Idlewild core values and the mission Must be a fully engaged member of Idlewild, tithing, regular attendance in worship services and a small group Bible study, and serving in ministry beyond the position description responsibilities Must be able to interface easily with staff, other senior management personnel, Finance Committee, key volunteers, and members. Must be able to work long hours at times and meet routine office physical demands including climbing stairs, carrying up to 20-pound objects and possessing the dexterity and vision to operate office computers and equipment. Work Hours/Schedule: Base work schedule Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Once a month Finance Committee meeting Other meetings and availabilities as requested by the Executive Pastor

To Apply:
Please visit our website at https://www.idlewild.org/careers/ and click on the job listings to submit an application via our website.

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