Finance Officer

Join a mission-driven, faith-based organization where strong financial leadership underpins ministry and sustainable growth. This onsite Finance Officer role in Janesville, Wisconsin offers a competitive annual salary of USD 57,000 to 72,000, plus a 403(b) retirement plan and a flexible schedule. A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and at least 3 years of progressive accounting or finance experience are required. The position supports strategic financial planning, system improvements, and collaboration with leadership to sustain ministry impact in a culture centered on integrity and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Conference's financial operations, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, payroll, audits, and the design and enforcement of financial controls.
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and stewardship of financial records, reporting systems, and organizational resources.
• Lead and develop a small finance team to support effective, timely, and service-oriented financial operations.
• Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to leadership, boards, and governing bodies to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability.
• Develop, manage, and present denominational and General Services budgets for leadership teams, General Council, and organizational ministries.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports, analyses, and year-end financial activities, including required calculations and allocations.
• Provide budgetary consultation and financial guidance to the Coordinating Leadership Team (CLT) and General Conference leadership.
• Review and advise on financial planning related to General Conference sessions, events, and ministry initiatives.
• Manage bookkeeping and financial activity for Memorial Fund operations.
• Coordinate with financial advisors, auditors, and legal counsel as needed.
• Oversee quarterly income distributions and endowment reporting.
• Administer scholarships, grants, and loan processes for churches and affiliated entities.
• Support gift planning activities including annuities and donor-directed funds.
• Serve as a financial advisor and resource to General Council, COSAR, boards, committees, and leadership teams.
• Support retirement plan administration, governance processes, and board-related financial discussions and reporting.
• Coordinate financial aspects of meetings, reporting cycles, and organizational communications as needed.
• Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen financial systems, operational effectiveness, transparency, and long-term organizational sustainability.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and operational workflows.
• Support the implementation of sustainable financial practices and scalable administrative processes.
• Recommend process improvements that enhance stewardship, transparency, and organizational effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
• 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Experience in nonprofit, denominational, or fund-based accounting strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience with audits, compliance, and financial governance.
• Familiarity with investment, endowment, or fund accounting preferred.
• Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights.
• Strong organizational and detail orientation.
• Collaborative approach with leadership, boards, and ministry partners.
• High level of integrity and accountability.