POSITION OVERVIEW This is a hands-on financial leadership role at a large, multi-campus faith-based organization. You'll own the full accounting function, from payroll and accounts payable to budgeting, reporting, and audit coordination, while also serving as a strategic partner to the CFO and senior leadership team. The organization runs complex financial operations across multiple locations. Your job is to keep those operations clean, compliant, and well-communicated. That means strong GAAP knowledge, comfort with ERP systems, and the ability to translate numbers into clear insights for leaders who aren't accountants. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Accounting Operations • Direct the full accounting function, including accounts payable, payroll, and general ledger. • Ensure compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and organizational financial policies. • Coordinate annual audits and serve as the primary contact with external auditors. Financial Reporting & Forecasting • Prepare financial statements and forecasting reports across multiple campuses and departments. • Provide financial analysis and insights that support leadership decision-making. • Translate complex financial data into clear, accessible summaries for non-financial leaders. Budgeting & Planning • Oversee the annual budgeting process in collaboration with campus and senior leaders. • Monitor budget performance and flag variances with context and recommendations. • Manage cash flow forecasting and planning to support ongoing operations. Asset & Plan Management • Monitor and manage the performance of invested assets against established objectives. • Manage the organization's retirement plans and prepare all required reports. Team Leadership • Supervise and mentor the accounting staff team. • Build a team culture that values accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS Experience • Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting or finance. • At least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role. • Nonprofit or church accounting experience is a plus. Technical Knowledge • Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards. • Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Excel. • Experience with retirement plan reporting and invested asset management. Leadership & Communication • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. • Effective communicator who can work collaboratively with campus leaders and executives. • Ability to translate financial complexity into clear language for non-financial stakeholders. • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT This is a full-time, on-site role based in Louisville, Kentucky. You'll work within a mission-driven organization that holds its staff to a clear set of values: Honor, Care, Accountability, Grit, Authenticity, Humility, and a genuine sense of community. Alignment with the organization's faith-based mission and values is an expectation for this role.