Position Description
Forward Movement seeks a contract Finance Consultant, 10-15 hours monthly. This role is responsible for producing financial reports, maintaining monthly accounting duties, managing the external audit and 1099 processes. This person will interact with the business operations , our leadership team and the Finance Committee. Duties include report creation, accounting entries, task and process management, and communication.
Inspiring disciples and empowering evangelists worldwide every day for more than 80 years, Forward Movement produces excellent, innovative resources to encourage spiritual growth in individuals and congregations. Our flagship offering is Forward Day by Day, a quarterly devotional with a circulation of 300,000. Forward Movement is a non-profit ministry of The Episcopal Church and is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Skills/Qualifications: The ideal consultant in this role will be a dependable, proactive, and independent CPA with strong skills in communication, problem-solving, and task execution. Applicant is proficient in Microsoft Office 365. Training will be provided for our specific ERP.
The successful applicant must be comfortable working in a faith-based environment. The ideal applicant will be knowledgeable about The Episcopal Church, but this is not a requirement. General technical aptitude to learn new systems and troubleshoot problems and hurdles. Working with strategic plans for the organization will require existing knowledge of, or a willingness to learn and adapt to, the historical context and current needs of the Episcopal Church and the Christian faith. Bilingual candidates, fluent or proficient in Spanish, are encouraged to apply, however this is not a requirement.
Work from anywhere with availability for monthly Finance Committee meeting on second Monday at 3pm EST and other occasional video conference meetings during EST business hours.
Forward Movement hires without regard to race, color, ethnic origin, national origin, marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disabilities, or age.