Financial Controller

The Financial Controller role at Zionsville Presbyterian Church is an onsite position in Zionsville, IN, reporting to the Director of Operations. The role covers general accounting, financial reporting, budget preparation and oversight, and liaison with external auditors and banking partners, on a 32-hour-per-week schedule with the potential for additional hours.

Role overview

The Financial Controller directs core accounting activities, delivers precise financial reporting, and leads the annual budgeting process. This position also serves as the primary contact for external auditors and maintains relationships with the church's bank and broker.

Responsibilities

• Manage church income through online payments, stock transfers, and checks received
• Execute month-end procedures including bank reconciliations, recording Noah’s Ark sales, and processing various journal entries (account reconciliations, fixed assets)
• Coordinate and prepare for the annual financial review or audit; act as the main liaison with external auditors
• Plan and facilitate the annual budgeting process
• Coordinate required tax filings
• Ensure compliance with loan covenants; serve as primary liaison with bank and broker
• Produce and distribute quarterly accounting reports to budget managers
• Prepare financial reports for the Finance Team, Session, and congregational meetings as needed
• Provide ad hoc reporting for donors, programs, missions, etc. on an as-needed basis
• Deliver giving analysis reporting for Pastors and Session teams as required
• Supervise the Financial Assistant; provide backup for accounts payable by processing invoices and disbursement requests, issuing weekly checks, resolving AP issues, and managing vendor relations
• Maintain visibility of vendor contracts and alert responsible staff to renewals
• Pursue continuous process improvements to increase efficiency and safeguard charitable gifts
• Manage restricted gifts in accordance with policy
• Supervise and verify the Financial Assistant’s duties related to recording contributions and processing payroll, with backup support
• Serve as the church’s insurance carrier contact
• Perform other duties, responsibilities, and projects as assigned

Requirements

• Accounting experience with proficiency in QuickBooks, preferably within a nonprofit environment
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• CPA is preferred
• Analytical ability to produce comprehensive, insightful, and accurate reports for diverse stakeholders
• Proficiency with computerized financial systems
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong integrity and confidentiality in handling church finances
• Understanding of nonprofit accounting
• Solid administrative, supervisory, organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to following established accountability controls and safeguards
• Ability to collaborate effectively within a team
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Technologies

• QuickBooks

Benefits

• 403(b)
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance

Location

Zionsville, IN (onsite)

Salary

USD 30.00 - 40.00 per hour

Job Type

Full-time (32 hours per week)

Schedule

Weekdays, Monday to Friday; exact days to be determined

Ability to commute / Relocation

Zionsville, IN 46077: Reliable commute or plan to relocate before starting work (Required)

Shift Availability

Weekdays (Required)