centralchurch

Finance Director

Sioux Falls, South Dakota · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

Data AnalysisFinancial ModelingAccountingForecastingBudgetingLeadershipCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

The ideal candidate brings strong financial expertise combined with a collaborative, missional mindset that empowers ministry leaders.
This is a fully on-site position based at our Southwest campus in Sioux Falls, SD.
Remote or hybrid arrangements are not available for this role.

Develop financial forecasting models and scenario planning to support ministry growth, campus expansion, and capital planning.
Design and enforce verification processes for all ACH, wire, and major payments (e.g., independent phone confirmation using known contacts, not provided numbers).
Lead modernization and integration of financial technology platforms.
Develop financial dashboards and analytics using tools like Power BI.
Implement and oversee cybersecurity, including staff training (phishing prevention) and secure payment systems.
Develop forecasting models and reporting tools that track giving trends, operating costs, and growth scenarios.
Create financial models that incorporate key organizational drivers such as campus attendance, facility utilization, square footage, utilities, capacity, and ministry activity.
Provide real-time budget visibility and clear reporting that supports wise, timely decision-making without overwhelming leaders with unnecessary data.
Develop insights on giving patterns: household participation, year-over-year trends, engagement indicators.
Lead and develop the finance team through coaching, clear expectations, and ongoing professional growth.

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
7-10+ years of financial leadership experience, preferably within nonprofit or mission-driven organizations.
Strong expertise in nonprofit fund accounting.
Experience implementing or managing financial technology systems.
Required Experience
Demonstrated experience building financial models, forecasts, and strategic financial insights.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

MBA or equivalent leadership experience.
Experience in a large church or complex nonprofit organization.
Experience supporting multi-site organizations or multi-entity financial structures.
Familiarity with financial analytics platforms such as Power BI.
Leadership Competencies
S trategic Thinking - Able to think beyond accounting and contribute to long-term financial architecture and ministry strategy.
Technological Curiosity - Comfortable leveraging financial systems, data tools, and emerging technology to improve insight and efficiency.
Problem Solving - Able to navigate complexity, operate in ambiguity, and provide solutions to challenging financial questions.

Oversee annual audits, ensure compliance with nonprofit standards and regulations, and sustain policies for transparency, accountability, and responsible stewardship.
Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with ministry leaders.

Partner with executive leadership to shape the long-term financial health and sustainability of Central Church.

This position requires membership at Central and a genuine commitment to engaging in the church's ministry and mission as part of the broader staff team.

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