Accounting Director

Christ Church•Rockaway, NJ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Christ Church is seeking an Accounting Director, a strategic, detail-oriented, and mission-driven financial leader. This role is crucial for stewarding resources with excellence, integrity, and purpose, enabling ministries to grow and leaders to make wise decisions. The Accounting Director will lead accounting operations, strengthen financial systems, provide insights, develop team members, and partner with leaders across the organization and its ecosystem. The position is strategic, collaborative, and impactful, fueling ministry and enabling growth.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management required.
Experience in managing mid-sized accounting operations, financial reporting, and month-end/year-end close cycles.
Experience developing and maintaining financial procedures, processes, and internal controls.
Experience providing leadership, oversight, or development of accounting/finance team members.
Ability to work collaboratively with leadership and across departments.
Strong knowledge of General Ledger management, financial reporting, budgeting, and account analysis.
Understanding of GAAP, nonprofit accounting practices, and internal controls.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, projects, and financial systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Self-starter with strong ownership and accountability.
Strong team-player mindset.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification or working toward CPA designation preferred.
Previous Controller, Accounting Manager, or financial leadership experience.
Nonprofit, church, or ministry accounting experience.
Experience with fund accounting, donor contributions, and restricted funds.
Experience coordinating annual audits and working with external auditors.
Experience with Sage Intacct or other similar cloud-based systems, as well as Rock RMS.

Responsibilities

Lead Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting: Oversee accounting operations, including General Ledger management, account reconciliations, financial reporting, month-end and year-end close processes, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
Strengthen Internal Controls & Compliance: Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), processes, and internal controls to safeguard organizational resources, promote accountability, and support sound financial stewardship.
Lead Audit & Financial Management Processes: Coordinate the annual audit process, partner with external auditors, maintain audit readiness, support compliance requirements, and ensure accurate financial documentation and reporting.
Drive Financial Systems & Operational Excellence: Oversee financial systems, reporting platforms, integrations, and process improvements. Identify opportunities for automation, efficiency, scalability, and stronger financial operations.
Support Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Decisions: Assist the Chief Financial Officer with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and insights to align resources with organizational priorities.
Develop & Lead the Finance Team: Provide leadership, coaching, development, accountability, and support to Finance team members, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service.