Accounting Director

At Christ Church, every role matters because every team member matters. When you join our staff, you’re not just accepting a position; you’re stepping into a calling where your work directly impacts lives and supports our mission of “Uniting People to God and People to People.”

As the Accounting Director, you’ll be at the center of Christ Church’s commitment to stewarding resources with excellence, integrity, and purpose. Your work goes far beyond financial statements and spreadsheets—you’ll help create the foundation that allows ministries to grow, leaders to make wise decisions, and our mission to move forward. This role is strategic, collaborative, and full of impact. You’ll lead accounting operations, strengthen financial systems, provide meaningful insights, develop team members, and partner with leaders across Christ Church and the broader ecosystem.

• Ensure resources are managed with wisdom, excellence, and integrity.
• Work alongside a supportive, innovative, and mission‑focused team.
• Build systems and processes that strengthen ministry for years to come.

As the Accounting Director, you will lead six core areas that strengthen the financial health and operational excellence of Christ Church:
Accounting Leadership & Financial Reporting, Internal Controls & Compliance, Audit & Financial Management, Financial Systems & Operational Excellence, Budgeting & Financial Analysis, and Team Leadership & Collaboration.

• Lead Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting: oversee accounting operations across Christ Church and the ecosystem, including General Ledger management, account reconciliations, financial reporting, month‑end and year‑end close processes, and ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Strengthen Internal Controls & Compliance: develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, SOPs, processes, and internal controls that safeguard resources and support sound stewardship.
• Lead Audit & Financial Management Processes: coordinate the annual audit, partner with external auditors, maintain audit readiness, support compliance, and ensure accurate documentation and reporting.
• Drive Financial Systems & Operational Excellence: oversee financial systems, reporting platforms, integrations, and process improvements; partner with internal teams and external vendors to identify automation, efficiency and scalability opportunities.
• Support Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Decisions: partner with the CFO to support budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, and insights that help leaders align resources with priorities.
• Develop & Lead the Finance Team: provide leadership, coaching, development, accountability, and support to the team while fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, continuous improvement, and service.

The Accounting Director plays a vital role in ensuring our financial foundation is strong, sustainable, and positioned for growth. Your leadership protects resources, strengthens systems, and provides clarity that empowers ministry leaders to transform lives. Through your expertise you’ll build the operational excellence needed to support today’s ministry and prepare for what God has planned for the future.

A trusted financial leader who loves Jesus, values stewardship, and thrives in a collaborative, mission‑focused environment. A strategic thinker, skilled problem‑solver, and servant leader who brings financial excellence and a heart for people. You know that great financial leadership isn’t just about managing numbers—it’s about creating clarity, building trust, and helping teams accomplish a greater purpose.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in accounting or financial management required.
• Experience managing mid‑sized accounting operations, financial reporting, and month‑end/year‑end close cycles.
• Experience developing and maintaining financial procedures, processes, and internal controls.
• Experience providing leadership, oversight, or development of accounting/finance team members.
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