Description:
Mission of the Position:
St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is seeking a highly skilled and purpose-driven Controller / Accounting Manager to steward the financial operations of our church and affiliated ministries. This is more than an accounting role—it’s an opportunity to use your expertise to support a vibrant, growing faith community and the ministries that serve it.
Reporting to the Director of Finance and Administration, this role plays a critical leadership function in ensuring financial integrity, operational excellence, and wise stewardship of resources that directly impact lives.
Salary: $90,000 - $100,000
What You’ll Do:Lead Core Accounting Operations-
Own and execute the full month-end close process across multiple entities
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Prepare accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
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Maintain the general ledger, including journal entries and reconciliations
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Ensure compliance with GAAP standards and internal policies
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Manage fixed assets, allocations, and inter company transactions
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Supervise Accounts Payable and Payroll processes with strong internal controls
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Review invoices, payroll, and credit card transactions for accuracy and compliance
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Manage ACH payments, wire transfers, and Positive Pay processes
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Oversee 1099 preparation and IRS compliance
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Lead and develop A/P and Payroll team members
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Serve as the primary contact for external auditors
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Lead the full audit lifecycle across church and foundation entities
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Prepare key audit schedules, documentation, and financial statements
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Coordinate governance and compliance materials
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Lead the annual budget process from planning through presentation
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Partner with ministry leaders on budget-to-actual analysis
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Provide insights and reporting to committees and leadership
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Maintain financial policies, procedures, and internal controls
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Assist with Form 990 preparation for foundation entities
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Participate in committees and boards as a financial advisor
Requirements:
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Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
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CPA strongly preferred
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7+ years of accounting/finance experience
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3–5 years of leadership or supervisory experience
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Nonprofit or church accounting experience (highly preferred)
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Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables required)
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Experience with systems like Sage Intacct, Paylocity, Procare, or The Rock (preferred)
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Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities
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Excellent communicator—able to translate financial data into clear insights
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Strategic thinker with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
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High integrity and commitment to accountability
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A committed follower of Jesus aligned with the mission of St. Luke’s
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Comfortable integrating faith and work in a ministry environment
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Collaborative, diplomatic, and steady under pressure
