Mission Finance Officer

Benefits:

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Wellness resources

FLSA:
Exempt

Hours:

Full-time

Reports to:

Executive Director Direct Reports:
Administrative and Financial Personnel as Assigned

The Mission Finance Officer serves as Star Gospel Mission’s financial leader and is responsible for financial stewardship, budgeting, forecasting, compliance, reporting, risk management, and administrative oversight. As a member of the Mission’s leadership team, this position helps ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the organization while supporting programs, capital projects, partnerships, and strategic growth initiatives. As a growing nonprofit, Star Gospel Mission requires a leader who is equally comfortable with financial strategy and hands‑on financial administration.

In addition to financial planning, board reporting, and grant compliance, this role includes responsibility for accounting functions, data entry, reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping as needed. The ideal candidate is a servant‑leader who enjoys building systems, strengthening organizational infrastructure, and helping a mission‑driven organization grow responsibly. Success in this role requires both strategic thinking and a willingness to perform routine financial and administrative work when necessary.

• Serve as the Mission’s principal financial advisor to the Executive Director and Board of Directors.
• Lead annual budgeting, financial forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Develop financial models to support organizational growth, program expansion, and capital initiatives.
• Monitor organizational financial performance and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare monthly financial dashboards, reports, and analyses.

• Oversee preparation and administration of annual operating and capital budgets.
• Monitor revenues, expenditures, cash flow, liquidity, and financial reserves while providing proactive recommendations to maintain organizational stability.
• Conduct variance analysis and recommend corrective actions when needed.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist department leaders in budget development and management.
• Perform or oversee accounting data entry, account reconciliations, and financial record maintenance as needed to ensure accurate and timely reporting.

• Serve as primary staff liaison to the Treasurer and Finance Committee.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting materials for Board meetings.
• Assist with audit preparation and implementation of audit recommendations.
• Support Board members in fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities.

• Oversee financial compliance for government, foundation, and corporate grants.
• Ensure proper documentation and reporting of restricted funds.
• Coordinate grant reimbursement requests and financial reporting requirements.
• Monitor compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

• Assist with financial oversight of construction, renovation, and expansion projects.
• Monitor capital campaign revenues, pledges, and expenditures.
• Support financial planning related to acquisitions, integrations, and strategic growth opportunities.
• Conduct financial analysis and due diligence for major organizational initiatives.

• Oversee organizational insurance programs and risk management practices.
• Assist with human resources administration, benefits oversight, and related compliance.
• Maintain internal controls and financial policies.
• Ensure safeguarding of Mission assets and resources.
• Recommend operational efficiencies and…