About the 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
Accounting Operations
* Direct the full accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger. * Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational financial policies. * Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact with external auditors.
Financial Reporting & Forecasting
* Prepare financial statements and forecasting reports across multiple campuses and departments. * Provide financial analysis and insights that support leadership decision-making. * Translate complex financial data into clear, accessible summaries for non-financial leaders.
Budgeting & Planning
* Oversee the annual budgeting process in collaboration with campus and senior leaders. * Monitor budget performance and flag variances with context and recommendations. * Manage cash flow forecasting and planning to support ongoing operations.
Asset & Plan Management
* Monitor and manage the performance of invested assets against established objectives. * Manage the organization's retirement plans and prepare all required reports.
Team Leadership
* Supervise and mentor the accounting staff team. * Build a team culture that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
QUALIFICATIONS
Experience
* Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance. * At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role. * Nonprofit or church accounting experience is a plus.
Technical Knowledge
* Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. * Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. * Experience with retirement plan reporting and invested asset management.
Leadership & Communication
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. * Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with campus leaders and executives. * Ability to translate financial complexity into clear language for non-financial stakeholders. * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
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.