Finance Manager; Faith Organization

Finance Manager (Faith Based Organization)

Homewood, Alabama

$60,000 - $100,000

Our client, a well-established and mission-driven organization, is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee financial operations, payroll administration, contribution processing, employee benefits, reconciliations, compliance reporting, and financial reporting activities. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and confidentiality of all financial and employee-related information while supporting the organization's long-term financial stewardship.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong accounting or finance background, experience managing payroll and financial reporting processes, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage recurring deadlines in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee day-to-day financial administration, including transaction processing, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance.
• Process and reconcile contributions, deposits, online giving, ACH transactions, and other revenue sources.
• Manage bi-weekly payroll processing and maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Administer employee benefits programs and coordinate onboarding activities for new hires.
• Reconcile bank accounts and general ledger balances to ensure financial accuracy.
• Prepare and distribute monthly financial reports and supporting documentation.
• Monitor insurance, benefits, and compliance-related reporting requirements.
• Support annual audits by preparing financial records, reports, and requested documentation.
• Coordinate reporting related to payroll, employee benefits, PCI compliance, workers' compensation, and other regulatory requirements.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve financial or accounting issues in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with leadership, staff, vendors, and external service providers on financial matters.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding donor, employee, payroll, and financial information.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in accounting, finance, payroll administration, bookkeeping, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial transaction processing, reconciliations, and recordkeeping.
• Experience processing payroll and managing confidential employee information.
• Knowledge of financial reporting and general ledger accounting principles.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and recurring deadlines.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and accounting software systems.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while effectively collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience with payroll systems, employee benefits administration, ACH processing, and financial reporting.
• Familiarity with compliance requirements, including payroll reporting and employee benefits administration.
• Experience supporting annual audits and financial reporting processes.

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At our clients' request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.

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