Description
Mission of the Position:St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is seeking a highly skilled and purpose-driven Controller / Accounting Manager to steward the financial operations of our church and affiliated ministries. This is more than an accounting role—it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to support a vibrant, growing faith community and the ministries that serve it.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, this role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and wise stewardship of resources that directly impact lives.
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
What You’ll Do:Lead Core Accounting Operations
- Own and execute the full month-end close process across multiple entities
- Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
- Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations
- Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal policies
- Manage fixed assets, allocations, and inter company transactions
- Supervise Accounts Payable and Payroll processes with strong internal controls
- Review invoices, payroll, and credit card transactions for accuracy and compliance
- Manage ACH payments, wire transfers, and Positive Pay processes
- Oversee 1099 preparation and IRS compliance
- Lead and develop A/P and Payroll team members
- Serve as the primary contact for external auditors
- Lead the full audit lifecycle across church and foundation entities
- Prepare key audit schedules, documentation, and financial statements
- Coordinate governance and compliance materials
- Lead the annual budget process from planning through presentation
- Partner with ministry leaders on budget-to-actual analysis
- Provide insights and reporting to committees and leadership
- Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Assist with Form 990 preparation for foundation entities
- Participate in committees and boards as a financial advisor
Requirements
Experience & Education- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
- CPA strongly preferred
- 7+ years of accounting/finance experience
- 3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Nonprofit or church accounting experience (highly preferred)
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables required)
- Experience with systems like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, Procare, or The Rock (preferred)
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Excellent communicator—able to translate financial data into clear insights
- Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
- High integrity and commitment to accountability
- A committed follower of Jesus aligned with the mission of St. Luke’s
- Comfortable integrating faith and work in a ministry environment
- Collaborative, diplomatic, and steady under pressure
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- 7+ years of accounting/finance experience
- 3-5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
- Nonprofit or church accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables
- Experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Paylocity, Procare, or The Rock
- Knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and audit processes
- Experience with Accounts Payable and Payroll processes including ACH, Positive Pay, 1099 and IRS compliance
- Committed follower of Jesus and comfortable integrating faith with work (culture fit)
What We Do
St. Luke's United Methodist Church is a faith community dedicated to continuing the work of Jesus Christ by connecting people to God, nurturing one another in love, and serving others. They strive to be an inclusive, welcoming, and faithful community of disciples, offering spiritual growth through worship, small groups, and community outreach to all people, regardless of their background, to share the love of Christ.
