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What does a Church Financial Controller do?

A Church Financial Controller is responsible for managing the financial operations of a church or religious organization. Their duties typically include overseeing accounting and bookkeeping, preparing financial statements, managing budgets, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and safeguarding the church’s assets. They may also supervise staff, handle payroll, and coordinate with external auditors. The role is crucial for maintaining financial transparency and supporting the church's mission through effective stewardship of resources.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Church Financial Controller?

To thrive as a Church Financial Controller, you need strong accounting expertise, financial analysis skills, and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, often accompanied by a CPA qualification. Familiarity with accounting software like QuickBooks, church management systems, and compliance with nonprofit financial regulations is typically required. Integrity, attention to detail, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for managing sensitive financial information and working with church leadership. These skills ensure transparent, accurate stewardship of church finances and foster trust within the organization and its community.

What are some unique challenges a Church Financial Controller might face compared to controllers in other organizations?

A Church Financial Controller often manages diverse funding sources such as tithes, donations, and grants, requiring keen attention to donor restrictions and transparency. Unlike corporate environments, churches may have limited staff or rely on volunteers, so controllers frequently provide training and oversight in financial best practices. Additionally, maintaining compliance with both nonprofit accounting standards and denominational guidelines can be complex, making strong organizational and communication skills essential.

What is the difference between Church Financial Controller vs Church Bookkeeper?

AspectChurch Financial ControllerChurch Bookkeeper
CredentialsAccounting certifications (e.g., CPA), financial management experienceBasic bookkeeping skills, often no formal certification
ResponsibilitiesOversees financial reporting, budgeting, internal controlsHandles day-to-day transaction recording, invoicing
Work EnvironmentWorks closely with church leadership on financial strategyFocuses on recording and maintaining financial records

The Church Financial Controller typically has more advanced financial credentials and oversees broader financial functions, including reporting and budgeting. The Church Bookkeeper handles routine recording tasks. While both roles are essential for church finance management, the Controller has a higher level of responsibility and expertise.

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Dedicated Onsite Account Manager

Maverick Transportation, LLC

Church Hill, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 27 days ago

Job description

Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION

This position is located at our Church Hill, TN terminal to support our Universal Forrest Products customer location with operation responsibilities that include supervision of drivers and some travel required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Works closely with customers to grow business and also control cost. Responsible for dedicated freight acceptance and assignment.
  • Acts as direct liaison between the customer and Maverick management, ensuring information is shared effectively.
  • Maintains high level market knowledge of rates, lanes, and dispatch areas for all accounts and works with Management/Pricing/Sales on strategy in pursuing new rates, lanes, or customers.
  • Manages multiple TMS (Transportation Management System) systems and has the ability to multi-task with all of them on a daily basis.
  • Ensures account profitability by working with manager to develop KPI (Known Performance Indicators) and meeting/exceedingly daily, weekly, quarterly, set standards.

Excellent Benefits Package including:

  • Medical Insurance

  • Dental Insurance

  • Prescription Discount Card

  • Paid Vacation

  • Paid Life Insurance

  • 401k+match

  • Bonus Potential

  • Employee Assistance Program

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Broad knowledge of such fields as accounting, marketing, business administration, finance, etc. Equivalent to a four-year college degree, plus 2 years related experience and/or training, and 2 years related management experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

WORKING CONDITIONS
Normal working conditions as found within an office setting, wherein there is controlled temperature and a low noise level, plus a minimum of distractions. May require overnight travel at times.


PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
The following physical activities described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and expectations.


While performing the functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, talk or hear; and occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Maverick Transportation, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment regardless of age, national origin, race, color, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristics protected under applicable law.

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