Finance Supervisor

Concordia Plan Services; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

403(b) with employer match

Health insurance

Work-life balance

Job summary

Concordia Plan Services in St. Louis, MO seeks a Finance Supervisor to lead payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and month-end close. You will collaborate with Finance, HR and auditors to ensure accurate financial reporting and strong internal controls.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and 5+ years in accounting with supervisory experience. You will drive process improvements, maintain compliance with GAAP, and support strategic planning and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting, auditing, or related financial operations.
• Two years of supervisory experience or experience coaching and training team members in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises Accounting Specialists responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable activities, including workload management, coaching, performance evaluation, staff development and issue resolution.
• Oversees payroll administration and compliance, including payroll processing, tax reporting, regulatory requirements, payroll-related accounting and reconciliations, resolution of complex payroll issues, and coordination of audits and external inquiries.
• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, compliance with internal controls, effective vendor and customer management, and timely processing of transactions and cash receipts.
• Assists Accounting Manager in leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
• Performs and reviews complex accounting analyses, including balance sheet reconciliations, income statement fluctuations, revenue and expense trends, and investigations of significant variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversees treasury activities, including bank reconciliations, cash position monitoring, cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and funding recommendations.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial, management, budget, forecast, variance, and regulatory reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Coordinates budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis for assigned departments, plans, and functional areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partners with Finance leadership to support financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, board reporting, and other organizational reporting requirements.
• Serves as a key resource to Human Resources, department leaders, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies regarding accounting, payroll, compliance, reporting, and financial operations matters.
• Participates in annual CPS and Plans’ audits by preparing schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Develops, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, system enhancements, and process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, enhance reporting accuracy, and expand automation opportunities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on financial systems, accounting practices, regulatory compliance, and technical accounting matters, providing guidance on risk management and financial best practices.

Skills

Payroll administration

GAAP knowledge

Microsoft Excel

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

Play an important role in our mission by helping people through your work at Concordia Plan Services. Your efforts will support churches, schools, universities and other ministries of The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod through the services we provide, includingcomprehensive employee benefits as well as business solutions. Throughout the world, we help ministries and their employees thrive, serving:

• 6,000 organizations.
• 30,000 employees serving in those organizations.
• 41,000 retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits from the Concordia Retirement Plan pension.
• 53,000 dependents covered by the pension, healthcare, disability and survivor plans.

Let your talent, expertise and passion shine

Your ideas and input are always welcome here because we know we’re better when we leverage each other’s talents, expertise and passion to serve our customers—and each other. We value our people and their strengths: we can only be successfulwith committed and caring people like you.

You can be a part of an award-winning culture

Named a regional Top Workplace for six consecutive years by the St. Louis Post Dispatch, we also are nationally recognized as a 2023 – 2025 Top Workplace USA and Nonprofit Industry Top Workplace.

You deserve to work for an organization that values family first, understands its purpose and is committed to taking care of you.

Connect with professionals like you who are passionate about serving people in an environment committed to excellence. Interested in learning more about Concordia Plan Services? Here’s more!

Position:Finance Supervisor

Location: St. Louis, MO

Job Id:484

# of Openings:0

Finance Supervisor

At Concordia Plan Services we care for those who serve by providing excellent retirement, healthcare, and benefit services.We currently have an opportunity for a Finance Supervisor.
Concordia Plan Services has a reputation for outstanding culture, most recently winning the 2026 Top Workplaces USA award. This honor goes to the country’s best employers with high performing people-first cultures. Our recent history of employment excellence also includes being awarded the 2023-2025 Top Workplaces USA award, the Top Workplaces 2021 - 2026 St. Louis Post-Dispatch awards and over the past five years additional special awards for Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, Purpose & Values, Employee Well-Being, Professional Development, Business Health Culture and Appreciation.Established more than 50 years ago providing service in 6,000 communities throughout the United States, we are mission focused professionals united to care for those caring for our community.
At Concordia Plan Services we are focused and flexible.Embracing the new normal, pioneering ways to continue to support work life balance in our family first culture.We offer competitive compensation with a benefit package, including a pension plan, 403(b), health insurance at no cost to the employee, and much more.With thisexciting opportunity you can combine experience, talent, and passion as part of our team at Concordia Plan Services serving the workers of The Lutheran Church— Missouri Synod.
General Summary
The Finance Supervisor is responsible for the Accounting Specialists responsible for payroll, accounts payable and/or accounts receivable activities. This position coordinates payroll processing, supports payroll-related reconciliations, reporting, tax and benefit-related transactions, and helps ensure appropriate internal controls, documentation, and confidentiality over payroll and financial data. The Finance Supervisor also performs Plans and or department-level accounting and reporting responsibilities, including reconciliations, journal entries, variance analysis, budget support, and preparation of financial information for management review. This role partners closely with Finance leadership, Human Resources, internal departments, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders to promote accurate financial operations, strong customer service, process consistency, and continuous improvement.

• Supervises Accounting Specialists responsible for payroll, accounts payable, and/or accounts receivable activities, including workload management, coaching, performance evaluation, staff development and issue resolution.
• Oversees payroll administration and compliance, including payroll processing, tax reporting, regulatory requirements, payroll-related accounting and reconciliations, resolution of complex payroll issues, and coordination of audits and external inquiries.
• Oversees accounts payable and accounts receivable operations, ensuring accuracy, proper authorization, compliance with internal controls, effective vendor and customer management, and timely processing of transactions and cash receipts.
• Assists Accounting Manager in leading month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including the preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, supporting schedules, and financial analyses.
• Performs and reviews complex accounting analyses, including balance sheet reconciliations, income statement fluctuations, revenue and expense trends, and investigations of significant variances to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Oversees treasury activities, including bank reconciliations, cash position monitoring, cash flow forecasting, liquidity analysis, and funding recommendations.
• Prepares, reviews, and analyzes financial, management, budget, forecast, variance, and regulatory reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Coordinates budget development, monitoring, forecasting, and financial analysis for assigned departments, plans, and functional areas, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Partners with Finance leadership to support financial statement preparation, regulatory reporting, board reporting, and other organizational reporting requirements.
• Serves as a key resource to Human Resources, department leaders, auditors, financial institutions, vendors, and regulatory agencies regarding accounting, payroll, compliance, reporting, and financial operations matters.
• Participates in annual CPS and Plans’ audits by preparing schedules, providing supporting documentation, and responding to audit requests.
• Develops, implements, and maintains accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, system enhancements, and process improvements to strengthen compliance, improve operational efficiency, enhance reporting accuracy, and expand automation opportunities.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on financial systems, accounting practices, regulatory compliance, and technical accounting matters, providing guidance on risk management and financial best practices.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of employee, payroll, vendor, customer, and financial information while demonstrating responsible stewardship of organizational resources.
• Ensures compliance with GAAP, organizational policies, payroll regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field required.
• 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, financial reporting, payroll administration, budgeting, auditing, or related financial operations required.
• Two years of supervisory experience or experience coaching and training team members in accounting, payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or related financial operations preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, month-end and year-end close processes, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and internal controls required.
• Working knowledge of GAAP, payroll regulations, and applicable federal, state, and local financial reporting requirements required.
• Experience with enterprise accounting, payroll, and financial management systems, as well as advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with payroll tax compliance, treasury management, cash flow forecasting, financial system implementations, process improvement initiatives, and automation projects preferred.
• Experience in a multi-entity, nonprofit, employee benefits, insurance, healthcare, or other regulated financial environment preferred.
• Build Strong Teams: Provides clear direction, coaching, accountability, and development for assigned staff while fostering collaboration, cross-training, shared ownership, and a service-oriented team culture.
• Collaboration: Builds productive working relationships with Finance, Human Resources, department leaders, vendors, auditors, and other stakeholders to resolve issues and support effective financial operations.
• Communication: Communicates clearly, professionally, and timely regarding payroll cycles, AP/AR matters, accounting deadlines, reporting needs, and process expectations in accordance with Concordia Plan Services values.
• Data Analysis: Collects, reviews, reconciles, and interprets payroll, accounting, AP, AR, and budget data to identify trends, explain variances, and support sound decision-making.
• Detail-Oriented: Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and strong follow-through in payroll processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, documentation, and compliance-related responsibilities.
• Influence Others: Uses credible information, sound judgment, and constructive relationships to guide process adherence, resolve issues, and encourage continuous improvement.
• Model Resilience: Leads with composure during high-volume payroll, close, audit, and reporting periods; adapts to changing priorities while maintaining accuracy and professionalism.
• Outcomes-oriented: Prioritizes work, removes barriers, monitors deadlines, and delivers timely, measurable results that support accurate payroll, reliable accounting records, and responsive service.
• Strategic Thinking: Identifies process gaps, control needs, system opportunities, and reporting improvements that strengthen department operations and support future needs.
• Trustworthy: Acts with integrity, maintains confidentiality, protects sensitive payroll and financial information, admits and corrects mistakes, and models responsible stewardship.

Concordia Plan Services is repeatedly recognized for an outstanding culture driven by a team focused on our mission. And while fulfilling the mission is important, we also understand the importance of financial peace of mind, health, wellness and work-life balancebecause it’s what we do in service to our customers – and we serve you, too. In addition to vacation, paid personal time off, flexible work schedules and other perks, you’ll have competitive compensation with an exceptional benefitspackage that includes a retirement pension plan, 403(b) savings plan, health, disability and life insurance, and more.

Purpose and Values

“And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.” Romans 8:28

Our Mission:

Serve Ministries… Care for Workers… So that the Word of God spreads!

Our Vision:

Healthy and engaged workers serving in thriving ministries.

Our Values:

We act with purpose—mindful of the needs of those we serve. These values guide our work:

• Integrity
• Stewardship
• Compassion
• Accountability

You can make a difference by being a part of a purpose-driven team.

Work-Life Flexibility

“For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

In this fast-paced world, we understand how important it is to strike a balance between your work and home life. That’s why Concordia Plan Services offers a year-round hybrid work environment, summer flex hours, time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day, and more – options to help fit your work-life needs.

You can have a career and work-life balance.

Compensation and Benefits

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and hope.” Jeremiah 29:11

At Concordia Plan Services, we ensure competitive pay by using multiple external compensation resources to provide wages in line with market standards. Our compensation package includes:

• A retirement plan that provides a pension.
• A 403(b) savings plan with an employer match.
• Premium health, dental and vision insurance.
• Financial wellness and healthy rewards programs.
• Vacation and personal time off.
• Access to an on-site fitness center.
• Physical and mental health support.
• In-office and work-from-home schedule flexibility.

You’ll stress less and focus more on what matters to you because of your comprehensive compensation and benefits package.

“Therefore encourage one another and build one another up, just as you are doing.” 1 Thessalonians 5:11

We go the extra mile to support your well-being. Our staff has access to wellness resources including an Employee Assistance Program, health incentives through the Vitality program, financial resources such as free webinars and online planning toolsand more. Our team of wellness champions plans a variety of healthy activities to help encourage you throughout the year, and you’ll have access to an on-site workout facility with treadmills, bikes, free weights, ellipticals, TVs, matsand more—all yours to use free of charge.

You’ll be supported by an organization and coworkers who care about you.

“In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, ‘it is more blessed to give than receive.’” Acts 20:35

Working for a non-profit like Concordia Plan Services does not mean compromising quality or lowering standards. In fact, our mission and core values challenge us to provide the best possible products while maintaining our focus on exceptional customer service.Because we’re not motivated by profits, we do what’s best for those we serve – not our bottom line. You’ll find it’s fulfilling to know your efforts are supporting a higher purpose in this challenging world.

You’ll feel personally satisfied and professionally gratified as a member of our team.