Controller/Accounting Director
Operations: Full Time, Exempt
We exist to experience and share the love of Jesus.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Controller/Accounting Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the church with excellence, integrity, and a heart for stewardship. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and transparent financial practices that support the church's mission and ministry. The Controller partners with pastoral leadership, ministry leaders, and staff to provide timely financial insight and guidance while modeling biblical stewardship and servant leadership.
ESSENTIAL, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of nonprofit/church accounting principles Working knowledge of GAAP Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and stewardship Ability to function as a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader in a lean staff environment Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial leaders Demonstrated servant leadership mindset aligned with a ministry culture DUTIES
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close Prepare timely, accurate financial statements for leadership, elders/board, and ministry leaders Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets in collaboration with church leadership Month-End Close & Financial Controls
Lead and personally complete month-end and year-end close processes, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate posting of all transactions across funds and accounts. Review accounts for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices Maintain schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial statements and audits Establish and enforce internal controls appropriate for a lean accounting team, ensuring proper segregation of duties Supervise, train, and review work performed by the accounting staff and contractors Compliance, Audit, and Giving Oversight
Ensure compliance with IRS, state, and local regulations applicable to churches and nonprofit organizations. Oversee preparation for annual audits, reviews, or compilations; serve as primary liaison with external auditors. Oversee sales tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and other required reporting. Oversee contribution processing, donor statements, and reconciliation of giving systems. Ensure proper tracking and reporting of designated and restricted funds while protecting donor confidentiality. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience CPA or CMA designation preferred Experience in a church or nonprofit organization strongly preferred Familiarity with church management and accounting systems (e.g., MinistryPlatform, Sage Intacct) preferred Bent Tree member or willing to become one is strongly preferred OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Intentionally embrace Bent Tree's ethos: Compelled by Love (2 Corinthians 5:14-15), Unity in Diversity (Romans 15:7), Sent on Mission (John 20:21, Matthew 9:36), and Gifted with Purpose (Ephesians 2:10) Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Senior Director of Finance & Operations Supervise: Accounting Staff Works with: Operations Team, Elder Board, Finance Committee, ministry leaders PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this job require:
Lifting up to 15 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend and kneel. Vision (with or without accommodations) is required to correctly identify color, clarity, contrast, and depth perception. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Bent Tree Bible Fellowship is a religious organization and reserves the right to discriminate based on the basis of religion.
Operations: Full Time, Exempt
We exist to experience and share the love of Jesus.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Controller/Accounting Director is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the church with excellence, integrity, and a heart for stewardship. This role ensures accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, and transparent financial practices that support the church's mission and ministry. The Controller partners with pastoral leadership, ministry leaders, and staff to provide timely financial insight and guidance while modeling biblical stewardship and servant leadership.
ESSENTIAL, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Strong knowledge of nonprofit/church accounting principles Working knowledge of GAAP Demonstrated commitment to accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, and stewardship Ability to function as a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting leader in a lean staff environment Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills Ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial leaders Demonstrated servant leadership mindset aligned with a ministry culture DUTIES
Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all accounting functions, including general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, payroll, and month-end/year-end close Prepare timely, accurate financial statements for leadership, elders/board, and ministry leaders Assist in the development and monitoring of budgets in collaboration with church leadership Month-End Close & Financial Controls
Lead and personally complete month-end and year-end close processes, including bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate posting of all transactions across funds and accounts. Review accounts for accuracy, completeness, and proper classification in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit best practices Maintain schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation for financial statements and audits Establish and enforce internal controls appropriate for a lean accounting team, ensuring proper segregation of duties Supervise, train, and review work performed by the accounting staff and contractors Compliance, Audit, and Giving Oversight
Ensure compliance with IRS, state, and local regulations applicable to churches and nonprofit organizations. Oversee preparation for annual audits, reviews, or compilations; serve as primary liaison with external auditors. Oversee sales tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and other required reporting. Oversee contribution processing, donor statements, and reconciliation of giving systems. Ensure proper tracking and reporting of designated and restricted funds while protecting donor confidentiality. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience CPA or CMA designation preferred Experience in a church or nonprofit organization strongly preferred Familiarity with church management and accounting systems (e.g., MinistryPlatform, Sage Intacct) preferred Bent Tree member or willing to become one is strongly preferred OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Intentionally embrace Bent Tree's ethos: Compelled by Love (2 Corinthians 5:14-15), Unity in Diversity (Romans 15:7), Sent on Mission (John 20:21, Matthew 9:36), and Gifted with Purpose (Ephesians 2:10) Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters. ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS
Reports to: Senior Director of Finance & Operations Supervise: Accounting Staff Works with: Operations Team, Elder Board, Finance Committee, ministry leaders PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The duties of this job require:
Lifting up to 15 pounds is an occasional but essential requirement. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee may be asked to bend and kneel. Vision (with or without accommodations) is required to correctly identify color, clarity, contrast, and depth perception. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Bent Tree Bible Fellowship is a religious organization and reserves the right to discriminate based on the basis of religion.