About this role
POSITION OVERVIEW
This is a hands-on financial leadership role at a large, multi-campus faith-based organization. You'll own the full accounting function, from payroll and accounts payable to budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination, while also serving as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team.
The organization runs complex financial operations across multiple locations. Your job is to keep those operations clean, compliant, and well-communicated. That means strong GAAP knowledge, comfort with ERP systems, and the ability to translate numbers into clear insights for leaders who aren't accountants.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Accounting Operations
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Direct the full accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger.
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Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational financial policies.
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Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact with external auditors.
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Financial Reporting & Forecasting
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Prepare financial statements and forecasting reports across multiple campuses and departments.
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Provide financial analysis and insights that support leadership decision-making.
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Translate complex financial data into clear, accessible summaries for non-financial leaders.
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Budgeting & Planning
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Oversee the annual budgeting process in collaboration with campus and senior leaders.
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Monitor budget performance and flag variances with context and recommendations.
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Manage cash flow forecasting and planning to support ongoing operations.
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Asset & Plan Management
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Monitor and manage the performance of invested assets against established objectives.
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Manage the organization's retirement plans and prepare all required reports.
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Team Leadership
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Supervise and mentor the accounting staff team.
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Build a team culture that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
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Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance.
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At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
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Nonprofit or church accounting experience is a plus.
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Technical Knowledge
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Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
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Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.
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Experience with retirement plan reporting and invested asset management.
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Leadership & Communication
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
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Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with campus leaders and executives.
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Ability to translate financial complexity into clear language for non-financial stakeholders.
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
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WORK ENVIRONMENT
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This is a full-time, on-site role based in Louisville, Kentucky. You'll work within a mission-driven organization that holds its staff to a clear set of values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and a genuine sense of community. Alignment with the organization's faith-based mission and values is an expectation for this role.