Accounting Director

Benefits:

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

ACCOUNTING DIRECTOR

Department: | Finance
Reports to: | Executive Pastor Job Status: | Full Time FLSA Status: | Exempt

SUMMARY

The Accounting Director provides leadership and oversight for all accounting operations at First Naples and satellite campuses. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of all accounting functions, ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and accountability across the organization.

In addition, this leader delivers clear, timely, and meaningful financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting that equips leadership and the finance committee to make informed, strategic decisions.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in coordination with First Naples' overall goals and objectives.

Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.

Lead yourself and your home towards Honesty, Honor, Humility, Hunger, the Holy Spirit, and Health (Emotional, Spiritual, Financially, and Physically)

Maintain proper priorities in your home, including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).

Faithfully support the ministries of First Naples by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.

Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of First (Colossians 3:23-24).

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Financial Leadership & Integrity

Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all accounting records and reporting

Oversee internal accounting controls, policies, and audit readiness

Prepare financial reports for leadership, the finance committee, and auditors

Financial Analysis & Decision Support

Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and committee members

Deliver clear analysis, forecasts, and scenario modeling

Ensure financial information is understandable and actionable for non-financial leaders

Identify risks and opportunities early and communicate them clearly

Financial Operations

Oversee day-to-day financial functions, including payables and expenses

Manage vendor relationships, banking partners, and cash flow

Administer investment policies and ensure responsible use of financial resources

Maintain and improve financial systems and processes

Team Leadership

Lead and develop the accounting team

Set clear expectations and ensure strong accountability

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead Accountant

Accounting Associate

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lead two or more paid staff. This person must have proficiency in accounting software, reporting, and accounting best practices.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Bachelor’s degree minimum, and five years of accounting leadership. Fund or church accounting experience preferred. CPA preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, and communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.

COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

The individual must have demonstrated technical ability and be able to use systems to complete tasks. The individual must be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and spreadsheets.

REASONING ABILITY

The ability to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks; project outcomes using different implementation strategies; and apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations is required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.