Mission-Driven Finance & HR Director

Centerpoint Church - Kalamazoo; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Centerpoint Church - Kalamazoo is seeking a Finance Director to coordinate day-to-day Finance and Human Resources operations, ensuring integrity and efficiency aligned with our mission. The role oversees bookkeeping, payroll, tax reporting, budget prep, financial statements, and policy development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years of finance experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, RAMP, and BambooHR, and a commitment to stewardship and transparency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• At least 3 years of accounting/finance experience, including general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Experience administering payroll, including tax reporting, employee deductions, benefits, and year-end payroll processes.
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze and organize complex financial data.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment when handling confidential financial, personnel, compensation, and donor information.
• Demonstrated commitment to integrity, accountability, transparency, and responsible stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all bookkeeping functions, including maintaining the general ledger, balance sheet, and chart of accounts using our accounting software (QuickBooks) and credit card software (RAMP).
• Manage the full month-end and year-end close processes.
• Ensure accurate processing of all financial transactions, including deposits, accounts payable/receivable, check requests, and wire transfers.
• Supervise processes to confirm the timely collection of W-9 forms and preparation of 1099s.
• If necessary, advise on and remit all required sales tax payments (e.g., bookstore and merchandise sales).
• Prepare and present accurate monthly and annual financial statements to church leadership.
• Attend Executive Team and Board meetings to provide financial updates and address financial matters as requested.
• Analyze financial data, giving trends, cash flow, and budget performance to support forecasting and strategic decision-making.
• Provide budget reporting and financial guidance to ministry leaders, including support with expense coding and budget management.
• Prepare monthly congregational financial snapshots and annual donor giving statements.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, online giving transactions, designated funds, and other financial accounts.
• Lead the annual budget process and develop financial policies to ensure compliance.
• Coordinate payroll compliance and reporting and manage HR/payroll duties with BambooHR.

Skills

Payroll administration

Excel

Analytical skills

Month-end close

General ledger

Discretion & confidentiality

Budget analysis

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

CPA designation / advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

QuickBooks Online

RAMP

BambooHR

Job description

Centerpoint Church - Kalamazoo is seeking a Finance Director to coordinate day-to-day Finance and Human Resources operations, ensuring integrity and efficiency aligned with our mission. The role oversees bookkeeping, payroll, tax reporting, budget prep, financial statements, and policy development.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance, 3+ years of finance experience, proficiency in QuickBooks, RAMP, and BambooHR, and a commitment to stewardship and transparency.