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Finance Director

First United Methodist Church Dothan, AL

Dothan, AL

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$62k+/yr Full time Finance Director Accounting Budget Management

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Job Description

First United Methodist Church is seeking a finance leader to direct the church’s financial operations and Finance Office ministries/programs. This role manages day-to-day finance functions, provides oversight of accounting and internal controls, and delivers timely financial information to support leadership decision-making. The position is based in Dothan, AL and is on-site.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day operations of the Finance Office, ensuring accurate financial information, professional guidance, and administrative support for church leadership.
Maintain complete, accurate, and timely financial records in accordance with established accounting practices, church policies, donor restrictions, and other applicable requirements.
Supervise, develop, and coordinate Finance Office staff; define responsibilities, delegate routine transactions, review procedures and deadlines, and support cross-training.
Maintain open communication with the Church Administrator, clergy, and lay leadership regarding financial position, trends, risks, and significant issues.
Recommend improvements to financial policies, procedures, systems, and controls as organizational needs evolve.
Oversee the general ledger and accounting records for First United Methodist Church and each ministry/program supported by the Finance Office.
Oversee month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules.
Prepare, review, and/or supervise timely financial statements, budget-to-actual reports, cash-flow information, and other management reports.
Analyze financial results and explain significant variances, trends, opportunities, and concerns to the Church Administrator and appropriate leaders.
Ensure proper accounting for designated and restricted funds, reserve, endowment/investment, memorial, and other special-purpose funds.
Maintain appropriate financial records and retention practices.
Coordinate and support development of the annual Ministry Plan and budget under direction of the Church Administrator, Senior Pastor, and Finance Committee, working with ministry leaders and stakeholders.
Develop financial forecasts and cash-flow projections as needed to support planning and responsible decision-making.
Provide financial information and analysis to support ministry planning, staffing, capital needs, and major expenditures.
Support stewardship planning using accurate financial information and historical analysis.
Develop, document, maintain, and monitor financial procedures and internal controls; obtain leadership approval for significant changes.
Maintain segregation of duties across receiving funds, recording transactions, approving expenditures, issuing payments, reconciling accounts, and reviewing financial activity.
Administer banking, cash management, and investment-related activities per approved policies, authorized signatory requirements, and leadership committee decisions.
Ensure purchase orders, check requests, purchasing cards, reimbursements, deposits, and disbursements follow approved procedures and authorization levels.
Identify and escalate unusual transactions, control concerns, or financial risks to the Church Administrator and appropriate leadership.
Provide oversight of payroll processing performed by the Bookkeeper and the church’s third-party payroll provider.
Ensure payroll-related accounting, reconciliations, tax filings, W-2s, 1099s, and year-end reporting are completed accurately and timely with third-party support as applicable.
Coordinate with the HR Coordinator on approved hires, separations, compensation changes, benefit deductions, status changes, and other personnel information impacting payroll.
Oversee applicable financial and tax reporting requirements for the church and ministries/programs supported by the Finance Office.
Coordinate and support the annual audit or financial review, including preparation of schedules, records, confirmations, and responses to auditor requests.
Serve as a primary financial resource to the Finance Committee and Church Treasurer; provide reporting, analysis, recommendations, and administrative support, including financial information as appropriate for Trustees, Fund Management Committee, SPRC, and other leadership.
Prepare clear financial presentations and reports for committees, staff leaders, and church leadership.
Follow through on approved audit recommendations and internal control improvements.
Provide functional leadership for accounting and financial systems and coordinate with database, payroll, banking, and other vendors as needed.
Partner with the HR Coordinator on the interface between personnel actions and payroll while maintaining ownership boundaries between HR administration and payroll processing.
Work with ministry and program leaders to ensure timely submission of budgets, invoices, deposits, purchase documentation, and other financial information.
Maintain confidentiality and use sound judgment with sensitive financial, donor, payroll, and organizational information.
Perform other duties assigned by the Church Administrator or Senior Pastor in support of the church’s mission, ministries, and operations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related field required; substantial directly relevant experience may be considered with education.
MBA/CPA license strongly preferred.
Five years of progressively responsible accounting/finance experience, including financial reporting, budgeting, reconciliations, internal controls, and supervision or leadership.
Experience in nonprofit, church, multi-entity, education, childcare, or similarly complex accounting environments highly desirable.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practical financial controls; nonprofit/fund accounting knowledge preferred.
Proven ability to analyze financial information and communicate clearly to financial and non-financial leaders.
Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel; ability to learn and lead use of church financial/database systems.
Exceptional integrity, confidentiality, accuracy, organization, judgment, and attention to detail.
Ability to lead a small Finance Office while balancing strategic financial leadership with hands-on oversight of accounting operations.
Positive, approachable, service-oriented attitude and commitment to supporting the mission and ministries of the church.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to build trust and work effectively with pastors, staff, ministry leaders, committee members, and church members.
Professionalism, discretion, patience, and sound judgment when addressing financial concerns and sensitive situations.

Schedule, Reporting, and Oversight

Schedule: Full-Time
Work location: On-Site (in person)
Reports to: Church Administrator
Supervises: Bookkeeper and Contributions/Accounts Payable Clerk

Compensation and Status

Pay: From $62,000.00 per year
FLSA status: Salary, exempt
Effective date: October 2026

Benefits

401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Technologies

Microsoft Excel

Staff Expectations and Working Environment

Conduct oneself in a manner that honors Christ and reflects Christian character.
Support the mission, ministry, and values of First United Methodist Church and The United Methodist Church.
Work collaboratively with clergy, staff, committees, volunteers, and ministry partners with professionalism, respect, accountability, and a spirit of service.
Maintain appropriate confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in all financial and personnel-related matters.

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