Open Bible Church in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Finance Director / Senior Accountant to provide strategic leadership for financial planning, accounting operations, and stewardship across the church, its affiliated school, and daycare. This senior, onsite role offers a values-driven culture, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support long-term financial health and ministry impact. The position is full-time, based in Rapid City, with an annual salary of $55,000 to $70,000.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
- Provide executive leadership for all financial operations of the church, school, and daycare.
- Develop long-range financial strategies supporting the organization’s mission, sustainability, and ministry growth.
- Advise the Executive Pastor, Executive Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and ministry leaders regarding financial planning, organizational risk, and resource stewardship.
- Evaluate financial trends and recommend strategic initiatives, capital investments, and organizational improvements.
- Develop, implement, and periodically revise financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Direct the annual budgeting process for all ministry areas.
- Develop long-range financial forecasts and cash flow projections.
- Monitor organizational financial performance and recommend corrective actions when appropriate.
- Review departmental budgets and provide financial consultation to ministry leaders.
- Analyze operational trends, revenues, expenditures, and ministry performance to support executive decision-making.
- Direct accounting operations to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, federal and state tax regulations, nonprofit reporting requirements, and applicable financial regulations.
- Oversee payroll administration, benefits accounting, tax reporting, and related financial processes.
- Maintain effective systems of internal controls, financial documentation, record retention, and risk management.
- Coordinate external audits, financial reviews, and governmental reporting requirements.
- Prepare and present monthly financial statements, dashboards, budget analyses, and financial reports to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
- Communicate financial information in a manner that supports informed organizational decision-making.
- Develop meaningful financial metrics and performance indicators.
- Promote responsible stewardship and accountability across all ministry departments.
- Provide leadership and direction for finance office personnel and volunteers, including assigning work, establishing priorities, coaching performance, and fostering professional development.
- Evaluate financial systems and recommend improvements that enhance operational efficiency, internal controls, and organizational effectiveness.
- Oversee implementation of financial software, reporting tools, and technology improvements.
- Collaborate with Human Resources regarding compensation administration, payroll practices, benefits accounting, and related financial policies.
- Develop succession planning, cross-training, and continuity procedures for essential financial operations.
- Lead periodic review and maintenance of the organization’s chart of accounts.
- Establish documentation standards supporting audits, insurance requirements, grants, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop financial training resources for ministry leaders and budget managers.
- Participate in board meetings, committee meetings, and organizational planning sessions as requested.
- Perform other leadership responsibilities consistent with the nature and scope of the position as assigned by the Executive Pastor.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
- CPA, MBA, or equivalent advanced credential preferred.
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible financial management experience, including supervisory and organizational leadership responsibilities.
- Experience in nonprofit, church, educational, or ministry finance preferred.
- Demonstrated knowledge of GAAP, nonprofit accounting standards, financial reporting, budgeting, and internal controls.
- Growing follower of Jesus Christ who demonstrates spiritual maturity, integrity, and biblical character.
- Supports and actively advances the mission, vision, values, and doctrinal beliefs of Open Bible Church.
- Demonstrated executive-level leadership, organizational planning, and financial management skills.
- Strong analytical, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, discretion, and independent decision-making regarding complex financial matters.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial audiences.
- Proven ability to lead teams, develop staff, and build collaborative relationships across departments.
- High degree of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
Term and Compensation
This is a full-time salaried exempt position. Exempt status is based on the primary duties and responsibilities and applicable wage and hour laws. The Finance Director reports directly to the Executive Pastor and serves as a member of the Ministry Leadership Team. Because the role involves organizational leadership and oversight, the position may require occasional evenings, weekends, ministry events, budget planning cycles, audits, and other seasonal operational demands. Limited remote work may be approved based on ministry needs and operational requirements.
Work Location
In person, based in Rapid City, South Dakota
