Accounting & Finance Manager
About The Position
Soul City Church is seeking an Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee the accuracy, integrity, and day-to-day management of its financial operations. This role ensures all accounting, reporting, and compliance functions are executed with excellence, consistency, and transparency. In partnership with the Executive Pastor and Fractional CFO, the manager will provide reliable financial data, maintain strong internal controls, and support budgeting and forecasting. This position is crucial for maintaining a strong, scalable financial foundation aligned with nonprofit stewardship best practices, translating financial realities into actionable insights that support faith, creativity, and innovation within a fast-moving, vision-driven ministry.
Requirements
- 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including at least two years with significant responsibility for the monthly close process.
- Experience in a nonprofit organization environment (or creative agency).
- Demonstrated ownership of: Monthly/quarterly close process, Financial statement preparation (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), Audit coordination (external auditors, PBC lists, responses), Experience building and maintaining budgets and forecasts.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks or equivalent).
- Strong Excel / Google Sheets proficiency (modeling, reconciliations, data cleanup).
- Ability to translate financial information into practical guidance.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
Nice To Haves
- CPA or advanced accounting certification.
- Deeper nonprofit experience (grants management, donor restrictions, fund accounting nuance).
- Experience with Pushpay, Planning Center, Google Workspace.
- Experience supporting leadership with financial insights (not just reporting).
- Exposure to payroll/HR systems or working with a PEO.
- Experience managing or mentoring junior staff or outsourced accounting teams.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all accounting functions including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll coordination.
- Lead the monthly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements.
- Maintain reconciliations, documentation, and audit-ready financial records.
- Prepare reports for leadership, elders, and the Fractional CFO.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and financial policies.
- Ensure compliance with nonprofit, church, and regulatory requirements.
- Serve as primary point of contact for audits, tax filings, and external reviews.
- Support the budgeting process in partnership with the Executive Pastor and Fractional CFO.
- Provide ongoing budget-to-actual reporting and variance analysis.
- Assist ministry leaders with budget tracking and financial understanding.
- Oversee the accuracy and integrity of giving records and contribution tracking.
- Ensure timely and accurate donor statements, year-end giving summaries, and tax documentation.
- Support donor communication efforts by providing clear, accurate financial data and reporting.
- Evaluate and improve financial systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
- Ensure effective use and integration of platforms such as QuickBooks, PushPay, and Planning Center.
- Drive efficiencies and scalability as Soul City grows.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
