Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Accounting Manager (internal title Director of Finance) is a key strategic leader responsible for financial oversight, organizational planning, and administrative infrastructure. This role ensures the long-term financial health, sustainability, and operational excellence of the organization while cultivating a culture of generosity and building strong relationships with members and community partners. The Director brings strategic insight, systems thinking, and mission-focused leadership rooted in Christian values.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Financial Leadership

• Provide strategic direction for the organization’s financial health and resource stewardship.
• Use data-driven insights to forecast revenue, measure outcomes, and optimize fundraising strategies.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support informed decision-making, fund-raising efforts, and comprehensive program evaluation.

Finance

• Lead long-term financial planning, forecasting, and scenario modeling.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets in collaboration with Executive Director and the Finance committee.
• Present financial reports and strategic analysis to the Executive Director, Finance Committee, and Session.
• Oversee investment strategies, cash flow management, and reserve policies.
• Oversee donor database management, reporting, and financial tracking
• Oversee internal controls, policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant nonprofit regulations, IRS requirements, and GAAP.
• Provide data and analysis to support the annual budgeting process.
• Support endowment and donor reporting by providing accurate financial information.
• Monitor compliance with fund and designated endowment accounting.
• Coordinate the annual audit preparation.

Development

• Develop and execute an annual fundraising plan aligned with the church’s mission, vision, and strategic goals
• Provide oversight to the WMPC Foundation and provide quarterly financial statements and strategic analysis to the Executive Director and Foundation Committee.
• Lead risk management and compliance initiatives.

Administration Leadership & Planning

• Serve as a member of the leadership team, contributing to organizational strategy, growth planning, and mission impact.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to finance staff.
• Partner with program teams on sustainability models and resource allocation.
• Support leadership in developing fair and consistent compensation.

Session & External Relations

• Serve as staff liaison to the Finance Committee and other committees as needed.
• Present clear, mission-aligned financial updates to the Session and the congregation.
• Recruit, train and equip staff and volunteers to support fundraising and donor care.
• Build collaborative relationships with auditors, financial institutions, and key operational vendors.

Mission Alignment

• Ensure that financial and administrative policies align with the organization’s faith-based mission and values.
• Promote an organizational culture that reflects compassion, accountability, and ethical leadership.

Core Competencies

• Strategic financial leadership
• High integrity and ethical judgment
• Strong communication and congregational-facing presentation skills
• Systems thinking and organizational development
• Servant leadership rooted in Christian values
• Ability to guide change and growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in finance, Accounting, or Business preferred
• CPA preferred
• 8–10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
• Nonprofit financial leadership experience is highly preferred
• Demonstrated success in financial strategy, budgeting, and organizational leadership
• Experience managing finance teams