Finance & Accounting Lead Director

Church Of The Resurrection • Leawood, KS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Finance & Accounting Lead Director provides financial leadership and operational oversight for Resurrection, a large, multi-faceted church organization with nine physical locations, $180 million in assets, and $50 million in annual income, as well as a separate foundation entity with $14 million in assets. Reporting directly to the CFO, the role is responsible for accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance. As a member of the Business Operations Team, the director partners with ministry and operations staff to provide accounting support and financial analysis and to steward resources in alignment with the church’s mission and values.

The position leads general accounting for the Church and Foundation, financial planning and analysis, budgeting, cash and fund balance management, audit coordination, tax and other reporting, and compliance. It also provides strategic direction for the department, manages projects and the departmental operating budget, leads and develops staff, recruits and trains volunteers, and collaborates with church and foundation governance committees.

The role is full-time, exempt, and located at the Leawood campus. The successful candidate is expected to follow Jesus and engage in the church’s five essential practices, support its purpose, and exemplify its values and theological direction as a United Methodist Church.

Requirements

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or an applicable field.
• At least three years of management or leadership experience.
• Proven ability to analyze financial performance, oversee audit and tax functions, and manage and lead teams.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of combined public accounting and private industry accounting experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee general accounting for the Church and Foundation, including cash management and reconciliation, financial reporting, balance sheet management, and fund balance management.
• Maintain the accounting system and optimize financial processes for scalability and efficiency.
• Lead ministry staff in preparing and submitting the annual budget, including quarterly meetings with each ministry to review budget-to-actual performance.
• Analyze operating results, trends, and key performance indicators to identify drivers, risks, and insights that inform ministry performance and strategy.
• Manage fund balances, sources, and appropriate uses.
• Evaluate, recalibrate, and implement cash management principles.
• Maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial integrity.
• Coordinate the external audit and implement accepted recommendations resulting from audit findings.
• Oversee federal and state tax reporting requirements, monthly account reconciliations, and related documentation to ensure compliance.
• Prepare annual denominational financial reports for each location and its respective annual conference.
• Ensure contribution statements and acknowledgements comply with current federal reporting requirements.
• Prepare monthly bank compliance reports in accordance with the bank loan agreement.
• Provide strategic planning and visioning for the department and align resources with organizational strategic priorities.
• Develop contingency plans, standards, systems, policies, and procedures to support consistent church operations and protect church assets.
• Attend and collaborate with the Foundation Board, Foundation Investment Committee, Church Finance Committee, Church Investment Subcommittee, and other governance meetings.
• Manage multiple projects, delegate work, and provide timely follow-up.
• Lead, mentor, and direct staff, including assessment and performance evaluation, goal setting, mentoring, spiritual encouragement, and support.
• Ensure the department is staffed with qualified personnel.
• Recruit, train, and equip volunteers.
• Resolve conflicts and complex challenges.
• Develop and manage the department’s operating budget to achieve expected financial performance.
• Attend church-wide, division, and department meetings.
• Build connections with other churches and organizations to exchange insights, including preparing and teaching workshops at Leadership Institute.
• Follow Jesus and engage in worship, study, service, giving, and sharing.
• Support the church’s purpose and exemplify its values and theological direction as a United Methodist Church.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director