Nonprofit Finance Controller | Leadership & Compliance

St Luke; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Houston, TX is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/Controller to lead accounting operations across the church and affiliated ministries.

This full-time role reports to the Director of Finance & Administration and oversees month-end close, AP, payroll, internal controls, and audits. The ideal candidate has a CPA or is CPA‑candidate, 7+ years of accounting/finance experience, and a track record in nonprofit or church accounting, with advanced Excel

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience.
• 3–5 years of leadership/management experience.
• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, audit and internal controls experience.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• CPA or actively sitting for CPA exams a plus.
• Nonprofit or church accounting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close and financial reporting.
• Manage AP, payroll and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits.
• Lead annual budgeting and financial planning.
• Provide leadership and board-level financial reporting.
• Support Form 990 and 501(c)(3) compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Advanced Excel

Nonprofit accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA candidate

Tools

Sage Intacct

Paylocity

Procare

The Rock

Job description

Description

Accounting Manager/Controller

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church | Houston, TX
Full-Time | $115,000–$125,000; full benefits and 403b match

St. Luke’s United Methodist Church is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager/Controller to lead accounting operations across the church and affiliated ministries.

This is an opportunity to bring your financial leadership experience to a mission-driven organization where strong financial stewardship supports the church, its ministries, and the broader community.

Reporting to the Director of Finance & Administration, this role will oversee:

• Month-end close & financial reporting
• AP, payroll & internal controls
• External audit coordination
• Annual budgeting & financial planning
• Form 990 support503c
• Leadership & board-level financial reporting

Interested or know someone who may be a great fit? Please share or reach out!

Requirements

What we're looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• 7+ years of accounting/finance experience

• 3–5 years of leadership/management experience

• Strong financial reporting, budgeting, audit & internal controls experience

• Advanced Excel skills

• CPA or actively sitting for CPA exams a plus

• Nonprofit or church accounting experience highly preferred

Experience with Sage Intacct, Paylocity, Procare, or The Rock is a plus.