General Information

Job Title:

Senior Director of Finance & Accounting: Ligonier Ministries

Job Description:

At Ligonier Ministries, we are committed to proclaiming, teaching, and defending the holiness of God in all its fullness to as many people as possible. Faithful stewardship is essential to that mission, and we are seeking a seasoned financial leader to help guide and strengthen our work.
The Senior Director of Finance & Accounting is a key leadership role responsible for stewarding the financial health and integrity of the ministry. This individual will provide strategic oversight of all finance and accounting functions, ensuring excellence in reporting, compliance, and operational effectiveness across a complex, donor-supported organization.
As a trusted partner to executive leadership, ministry leaders, and the Board of Directors, this role offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to long-term planning, strengthen systems and processes, and enable wise, mission-aligned decision-making.
What You’ll Do:
Provide Strategic Financial Leadership
  • Serve as a senior leader overseeing all finance, accounting, and reporting functions
  • Partner with executive leadership to support strategic planning and key decisions
  • Deliver clear, actionable financial insight aligned with ministry priorities
Guide Financial Planning & Analysis
  • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Develop financial models, cash flow projections, and scenario analyses
  • Monitor financial performance, identify trends, and recommend improvements
Ensure Excellence in Accounting & Compliance
  • Oversee all accounting operations, including general ledger, payroll, AP/AR, and investments
  • Ensure compliance with GAAP and nonprofit financial standards
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial safeguards
Support Reporting & Governance
  • Prepare and present financial reports to leadership and Board committees
  • Lead external audit coordination and ensure transparency in reporting
  • Strengthen governance practices and accountability
Drive Systems & Process Improvement
  • Enhance financial systems, reporting capabilities, and operational efficiencies
  • Implement process improvements that increase accuracy, automation, and visibility
Lead & Develop the Team
  • Build, coach, and develop a high-performing finance and accounting team
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence
What You Bring:
  • Significant, progressive leadership experience in finance and accounting
  • Proven experience in nonprofit financial management
  • CPA strongly preferred; MBA or related advanced degree a plus
  • Experience working with Boards and Finance/Audit Committees
  • Strength in financial systems improvement and process optimization
  • Analytical thinking, sound judgment, and clear communication skills
  • Experience with international or multi-currency operations is a plus
  • Agreement with the Ligonier Core Statement of Faith
Competitive compensation commensurate with experience, skills, and qualifications. Ligonier Ministries offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and other employee benefits.
This position is for a non-profit Christian organization located in Sanford, FL. At this time, we are only able to hire individuals who are authorized to work in the United States.

Position Qualifications:

Application Deadline

Job Type:

Full Time

Salary Range:

TBD

General Information

Church/Organization Name

Ligonier Ministries

Contact Name & Contact Info

(407) 551-3450
jobs@ligonier.org

Industry

Non-Profit/Ministry

Denomination

Not Applicable

City, State

Sanford, FL

Description of Organization

Ligonier Ministries (ligonier.org) is an international Christian discipleship organization founded by theologian Dr. R.C. Sproul in 1971 to equip Christians to articulate what they believe, why they believe it, how to live it, and how to share it. Proclaiming God's holiness is central to our purpose. Headquartered in Sanford, FL, we currently have over 200 employees serving our constituents around the world.

Ligonier offers a competitive benefits package for full-time employees, including medical, dental, 401(k) after meeting eligibility, and Paid Time Off.

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