COMPTROLLER

Kingdom Fellowship A M E Church•Calverton, MD

3h•$140,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Comptroller at Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church (KFAME) is the strategic financial leader responsible for managing financial operations, including daily accounting, financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance oversight. The role oversees financial transactions, ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, leads audits, and manages the finance team while supporting KFAME’s mission through sound financial stewardship and transparent communication. The position oversees financial operations for multiple affiliated organizations in the Kingdom Global ecosystem, including Kingdom Fellowship A.M.E. Church and Kingdom Global Community Development Corporation. It provides strategic financial analysis to leadership and the Board, supervises accounting managers, manages organizational debt, and helps improve financial systems, processes, and controls. Additional duties may be assigned in line with the role’s general nature and organizational needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7–10 years of progressive accounting and financial management experience.
Proven nonprofit accounting experience, ideally with faith-based or community development organizations.
Strong understanding of fund accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting.
Demonstrated project and program management abilities.
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to diverse audiences.
Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Proficiency with accounting software and financial systems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
High integrity, discretion, and commitment to KFAME’s mission.
Strong moral and ethical leadership aligned with Christian values.
Strategic thinking and vision for financial stewardship excellence.
Self-motivation and demonstrated ability to lead organizational change.

Nice To Haves

CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant) certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
Experience with multi-entity accounting in a nonprofit or faith-based setting.

Responsibilities

Oversee financial transactions, the general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable.
Supervise the production and accuracy of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial documents.
Develop, monitor, and analyze annual budgets and cash flow forecasts.
Monitor actual spending against budgetary allotments and report variances to executives.
Manage grant financial compliance, reporting, and tracking.
Manage intercompany transactions, cost allocations, and separate financial reporting across affiliated entities.
Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, including IRS Form 990 and state filings.
Provide financial analysis and insights to leadership and the Board of Directors for strategic decisions.
Lead and mentor the accounting team and foster efficiency and professional development.
Directly supervise managers responsible for the general ledger, accounts receivable, and accounts payable.
Manage internal and external audit processes and prepare audit documentation.
Recommend and implement improvements to financial systems and processes.
Design and implement internal controls to reduce the risk of errors, omissions, and fraud.
Oversee preparation of federal, state, and local tax returns and remain informed about tax law changes.
Ensure compliance with federal and state reporting requirements.
Safeguard organizational assets and maintain financial transparency.
Manage organizational debt and participate in loan negotiations.
Stay current on financial markets and industry trends that affect organizational finances.
Translate complex financial data for non-finance staff, board members, and ministry partners.
Present financial reports and analysis to diverse audiences clearly and professionally.
Communicate regularly with leadership, colleagues, and stakeholders to support alignment.
Exercise integrity and sound judgment and maintain high professional standards.