Finance Director

Forest Hills Baptist Church is looking to hire a full-time Finance Director. This “working manager” will oversee the full spectrum of financial health — including strategic planning, budgeting, reporting, and internal controls — while supervising finance staff and serving as the primary liaison to banks, auditors, and vendors.

• Lead financial reporting to church leadership and the Finance Committee, including budgeting, cash flow, and contributions record‑keeping
• Partner with the Executive Pastor, Finance Committee, and ministry leaders on budget development, expense monitoring, and organizational stewardship
• Design and maintain internal controls to ensure accurate financial reporting and safeguard church assets
• Manage fund accounting across restricted, designated, and operating funds, maintaining a clear chart of accounts and project coding
• Oversee monthly bank reconciliations and ensure timely deposit of cash and checks
• Supervise, lead, and develop finance staff (accounting clerk and finance assistants)
• Review, approve, and sign all checks and ACH disbursements within established committee thresholds
• Manage FHBC‑issued credit cards and enforce travel and expense policies
• Serve as the primary liaison to banks, insurance companies, and third‑party vendors
• Administer onboarding documentation, payroll, and employee benefits

• Education — Bachelor’s in accounting, finance or a similar field required; CPA or Master’s preferred
• Experience — 5+ years in accounting and/or financial management
• Core Skills — Strong budgeting, financial reporting, forecasting, and internal controls
• Specialization — Hands‑on experience with nonprofit fund accounting and financial analysis
• Traits — Exceptionally organized, detail‑oriented, effective communicator
• Bible‑believing Christian who’s actively growing in their faith
• Agreewith the church’s Statement of Faith and aligned with our vision, mission, and values

• Competitive salary benchmarked against churches of similar size and budget
• 100% of employee’s health insurance premium covered, plus 25% for spouse and dependents
• $200 monthly church contribution into employee’s Health Savings Account
• Dental and vision insurance available
• Life, AD&D, and short‑/long‑term disability coverage starting day one
• 403(b) plan with an automatic 5% church contribution after one year of service
• Annual Christmas bonus equal to 1% of salary
• Eligible for cell phone allowance
• Remote work flexibility
• 10 holidays annually, plus workdays between Christmas and New Year’s
• 12 sick days per year (up to 30 days carryover)
• 5 workdays for training or conferences
• 10 workdays for mission trips

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• Type:
  Full‑Time