Church Finance & Stewardship Manager

Turning Point Church; McDonough (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental Benefits

403B Matching Program

Competitive PTO & Sick Leave Benefits

Job summary

Turning Point Church is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the church's financial operations, ensuring accurate donation handling, reporting, budgeting, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires CPA-preferred credentials, a finance/accounting degree, and 3–5 years of relevant experience. You will work with the leadership team to deliver timely financial insights and robust controls.

Qualifications

• Finance/Accounting degree required.
• CPA license preferred.
• 3–5 years of work experience as Finance Manager or Accounting Clerk.
• GAAP knowledge essential.
• Analytical thinker with problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee donation collection, counting, processing and attribution to members via online software.
• Prepare and maintain weekly bank deposits and donation scans for records.
• Review weekly cash reports and invoices for payment prioritization.
• Assist with staff-issued credit/debit cards and ensure receipts are properly coded.
• Provide weekly and monthly giving reports; highlight top and lapsed givers.
• Encourage new givers with stewardship resources and follow-up.
• Prepare and present monthly and annual financial statements to Senior/Lead Pastor and Executive Team; support board meetings.
• Oversee annual budgeting process and departmental funding distribution.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance for financial functions; stay updated on nonprofit audit practices.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Organization

Report writing

Communication skills

Independent & team work

Education

Finance/Accounting degree

CPA license (preferred)

Tools

Google

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

The Finance Manager of Turning Point Church is responsible for the effective management and stewardship of all financial-related activities of the church. The following are some of the key duties of this role:

• Responsible for the collection, counting and processing of all weekday and weekend donations, and ensuring all cash and check batches are appropriately coded and attributed to members through online management software.
• Prepare and maintain all weekly bank deposits and donation check scans for record keeping, along with assisting members with the processing of any donation refunds or record corrections.
• Work w/ church accounting partners to review and approve all weekly cash reports and invoices for payment prioritization.
• Assist with all staff-issued credit card and debit cards and ensure weekly and monthly receipts are properly collected and coded each month for effective record keeping.
• Provide weekly and monthly giving reports, detailed all campus giving as well as highlighting top givers as well as new/lapsed givers that may warrant the need for our pastors or care teams to follow-up with.
• Track and explore ways in which new givers at Turning Point Church can receive encouragement and financial stewardship resources that will aid them in remaining faithful to their newly made commitment.
• Responsible for preparing and communicating all monthly and annual financial statements for the Senior/Lead Pastor and Executive Team, as well as provide and/or present financial reports at board meetings as requested.
• Oversee annual budgeting process and the distribution of departmental funding.
• Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.
• Remain up-to-date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

Requirements

• Degree in finance/accounting or related (essential).
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license (preferred).
• 3-5 years of work experience as a Finance Manager or Accounting Clerk (essential).
• Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and problem-solving skills.
• Meticulous attention to detail with superb organizational skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent report-writing and communication skills.
• Solid proficiency in Google, Microsoft Office, SAP, and other financial planning software.

Benefits

• FT Salary
• Medical & Dental Benefits
• 403B Matching Program
• Competitive PTO & Sick Leave Benefits