Financial Reporting Specialist

Elevation Church • Matthews, NC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

At Elevation Church, we look to link arms in ministry with those who are passionate about stepping into their God-given calling. While we’re a staff from all different backgrounds and walks of life, our mission is the same - to reach people with the Gospel. We’re grounded in scripture and guided by our values, so check out our website ( www.elevationchurch.org ) to ensure you’re aligned before you step into the application process with us, particularly by paying attention to our Beliefs and our Code. RESPONSIBILITIES Prepare monthly financial reports and analytics for review by the Controller, including financial reports for Elevation Church and its subsidiaries Budget vs Actual reports for all budget owners Collect and report key metrics for ministry leaders and management Monitor metrics to identify trends and support data-informed decision-making Perform complex analysis and financial modeling Assist with the monthly and year-end close and the annual financial audit Be a subject matter expert for the general ledger (Sage Intacct) and Budgeting and FP&A software (Abacum) General accounting duties as assigned by the Controller MUST-HAVES Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community) Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 3+ years of financial reporting experience Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences Attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills Flexibility and ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel Love working on a team as much as you love working with the numbers NICE-TO-HAVES Experience working in a non-profit or ministry-based accounting environment CPA or CPA Candidate Sage Intacct experience Day-to-Day: We’re a Sunday-Thursday work environment . Monday-Thursday, we’re in the office (8:30 AM - 5 PM); on Sunday, we’re supporting the weekend worship experience either directly in our roles or by choosing a weekly serving opportunity at one of our Elevation Church campuses. There’s a lot to accomplish each week, so we’re pretty fast-paced. We’re also not afraid to pivot a strategy or project quickly to meet the needs of the weekend - adaptability is a key competence for us. Yes, we work hard. But we’re good at playing hard, too. We’re a creative staff, so there’s no shortage of activities around our offices to have some fun ! You can’t help but grow on our staff. You’ll be around some incredible people. Professional development opportunities will be all around you , both in structured and unstructured ways. We expect you to be disciplined in your spiritual practices - be in your Bible, spend time with the Lord in prayer, meditate on and apply the weekly sermon. Bring your full self to every project, conversation, and initiative. Benefits: Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff 403b with 4% match Dental & Vision benefits Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)

Requirements

• Active participation in a church (we look for a lifestyle of inviting people to church, volunteering, generosity, and prioritizing community)
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting; 3+ years of financial reporting experience
• Ability to communicate financial information to non-financial audiences
• Attention to detail with strong analytical and critical thinking skills
• Flexibility and ability to work on multiple initiatives simultaneously
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
• Love working on a team as much as you love working with the numbers

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in a non-profit or ministry-based accounting environment
• CPA or CPA Candidate
• Sage Intacct experience

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and analytics for review by the Controller, including financial reports for Elevation Church and its subsidiaries
• Budget vs Actual reports for all budget owners
• Collect and report key metrics for ministry leaders and management
• Monitor metrics to identify trends and support data-informed decision-making
• Perform complex analysis and financial modeling
• Assist with the monthly and year-end close and the annual financial audit
• Be a subject matter expert for the general ledger (Sage Intacct) and Budgeting and FP&A software (Abacum)
• General accounting duties as assigned by the Controller

Benefits

• Elevation Church pays 100% of every employee’s medical benefits for full-time staff
• 403b with 4% match
• Dental & Vision benefits
• Paid time off for life, vacations, and rest
• Elevation Church subsidizes 6 sessions of counseling annually
• Basic Life Insurance for employee, spouse, and child(ren)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees