Director of Finance

**Director of Finance (CPA) Role at Faith Life Church**

Faith Life Ministries is a culture that inspires people to experience the Kingdom in faith, family, and freedom. Located in central Ohio, our headquarters is in beautiful New Albany. We are known worldwide for advancing the Kingdom through media, daily television, church campuses, and educational resources.

We have a passion to help people experience what God has for them through stories of life transformation with a world impact.

We are seeking a Christ-centered Director of Finance (CPA) who is skilled in all areas of finance and accounting. If this sounds like your ministry calling, read on to see if we're a match.

Position Overview:

The ideal candidate will be a Certified Public Accountant with a deep understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial reporting. As the Director of Finance (CPA), you will play a critical role in overseeing the financial operations of our company, ensuring financial stability, strategic growth, and effective risk management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting: Prepare, analyze, and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Auditing: Conduct internal audits to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards. Assist with external audits and work closely with auditors.
• General Ledger Management: Maintain and reconcile the general ledger and other financial records. Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of financial transactions and entries.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business decisions.
• Consultation & Advisory: Provide strategic financial advice to leadership regarding business performance, risk mitigation, and financial planning.
• Regulatory Compliance: Stay up-to-date with the latest accounting and tax regulations, ensuring that our company complies with all laws and industry standards.
• Internal Controls: Evaluate and improve internal controls to safeguard company assets and maintain operational efficiency.
• Financial Systems: Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounting software systems.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Planning, Directing, and Coordinating: Plan, direct, and coordinate all accounting operational functions.
• Managing Financial Data: Manage all financial data necessary for accurate accounting of consolidated business results.
• Coordinating Financial Statements: Coordinate and prepare internal and external financial statements.
• Safeguarding Assets: Safeguard assets and ensure accurate and timely recording of all transactions by implementing disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments.
• Providing Senior Management Information: Provide Senior Management with information vital to ministry decision-making.
• Developing Performance Metrics: Develop, monitor, and interpret ministry performance metrics.
• Overseeing Accounting Department Operations: Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives.
• Reporting to Board of Directors and Senior Management Team: Report to the Board of Directors and Senior Management Team, when necessary, in writing and verbally.
• Confidentiality and Stewardship: Maintain confidentiality and be a good steward of all funds given to the ministry.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant License
• 5 years of relevant experience in a related field, with 3 years of experience as a CPA
• Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university in a related field
• Flexible availability
• Proven operations experience in the areas of safety, security, and computer services

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree
• Experience with or affiliation with ministry
• Experience with NetSuite and Billdotcom
• Coordinating experience
• Project coordination skills (basic)

Core Values:

• Loving God
• Loving the vision of our ministry
• Having a deeply committed servant's heart
• Commitment to serve under authority
• Being frugal with time and money