Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience in church, nonprofit, or business settings
• Strong background in budgeting, financial forecasting, and fund accounting
• Proven experience with QuickBooks Online and financial reporting tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Committed Christian aligned with the church’s mission; member or willing to become on

PURPOSE & VISION:

Living Hope is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Finance Manager to oversee the church’s financial operations. The Finance Manager will provide leadership over all financial functions of the church, ensuring integrity, compliance, stewardship, and alignment with the mission of the church.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, cash management and internal controls
• Lead the Finance Team and supervise bookkeeping, payroll, AP/AR, and cash flow
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for the Elder Board and leadership
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations including IRS requirements (e.g., 1099s, W-2s, nonprofit tax filings)
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard church assets and ensure financial integrity
• Ensure implementation of GAAP standards, and nonprofit best financial practices
• Manage annual budget process, donor fund tracking, and capital campaign finances
• Develop and maintain financial policies, risk management strategies, and audit readiness
• Implement and manage cross-campus financial systems, budgets, and reporting processes
• Oversee financial systems (e.g., QuickBooks) and lead process improvements and reporting
• Supervise and develop Finance Team including Bookkeeper

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Minimum of 10 years of financial leadership experience in church, nonprofit, or business settings
• Strong background in budgeting, financial forecasting, and fund accounting
• Proven experience with QuickBooks Online and financial reporting tools
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Committed Christian aligned with the church’s mission; member or willing to become one