Comptroller - Victory Church
Christian Career Center · Lakeland, FL · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
About the role
The Comptroller plays a critical leadership role in stewarding the financial health and operational integrity of Victory Church and its related ministries. This person will oversee accounting operations, ensure compliance with financial policies and regulations, and provide accurate financial reporting to church leadership.
Responsibilities
- Financial Oversight: Maintain accurate financial records for Victory Church, Victory Christian Academy (VCA), and the Dream Center
- Ensure compliance with church financial policies, GAAP standards, and applicable IRS regulations
- Reconcile bank accounts and ensure the integrity of all financial data
- Income Management: Oversee the processing and recording of all contributions, tuition, fees, and other income
- Manage both physical and remote bank deposits
- Process and acknowledge non-cash contributions
- Oversee registrations, leases, rent payments, and other income streams
- Respond to questions regarding donor giving statements
- Expenditure Management: Oversee accounts payable and expense reimbursement processes
- Manage contractor payments and 1099 reporting
- Financial Reporting: Provide regular financial and managerial reports to the CFOSupport budget owners with training, financial reporting, and analysis
- Provide financial reports to outside agencies when needed
- Accounting Department Leadership: Lead, train, and support the Counting Team
- Ensure accounting systems and processes operate efficiently
- Ensure the department is appropriately resourced for current and future needs
- Audit Management: Oversee preparation for the annual audit
- Serve as the primary liaison with the external audit firm
- Review draft financials for accuracy and completeness
Requirements
A growing, vibrant relationship with Jesus Christ
Agreement with Victory Church’s Statement of Faith
Willingness to actively participate in the life of the church and pursue membership
Qualifications and Characteristics
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, and QuickBooks
- Experience in nonprofit, ministry, or church environments is helpful but not required