Bent Tree Bible Fellowship · 1 day ago
Controller/Accounting Director
Carrollton, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
7+ years expBent Tree Bible Fellowship is a religious organization dedicated to experiencing and sharing the love of Jesus. They are seeking a Controller/Accounting Director to oversee the church's financial operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strong internal controls while collaborating with leadership and ministry staff.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
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
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required
Seven or more years of progressive accounting experience
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion in sensitive matters
Preferred
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
Company
Bent Tree Bible Fellowship
We want you to not only experience the Life of Christ, but to also share his Life in the spaces where you are everyday!
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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