Finance Manager - Slavic Gospel Association (SGA)

About Slavic Gospel Association (SGA)Since 1934, the Slavic Gospel Association (SGA) has been serving evangelical churches across the former Soviet Union. Founded by Peter Deyneka Sr., a Belarusian immigrant with a vision to bring the Gospel to his own people, SGA continues his legacy today by equipping and supporting national churches in 13 countries across Russia, the former Soviet Union countries of Eastern Europe and Central Asia.Through strategic ministry partnerships, SGA trains pastors and lay leaders, supports national church-planting missionaries, provides Bibles and Christian resources, and delivers humanitarian aid to those in need.Headquartered in Loves Park, Illinois, SGA is a small but deeply committed team of approximately 25 staff members, including a couple of overseas missionaries. The organization is non-denominational, theologically conservative, and marked by a spirit of prayer, humility, and service. Each day begins with a time of corporate prayer and devotion, uniting the staff around the ministry's shared calling.The OpportunitySGA is seeking a Finance Manager to provide management and hands-on oversight of the ministry's daily accounting operations. Reporting to long-tenured Chief Financial Officer Beverly Braunsky, this individual will supervise a small accounting team and ensure the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of all financial systems and reporting.This role offers the unique opportunity to blend professional accounting excellence with a deep sense of purpose-stewarding the financial resources that make SGA's global ministry possible.The Finance Manager will join a close-knit, faith-driven team that values prayer, integrity, and collaboration. It's an ideal position for a professional who is detail-oriented, dependable, and eager to see their skills directly support the advancement of the Gospel through the local church.Key ResponsibilitiesAccounting Management Manage the full accounting cycle, including the monthly and annual close processes, financial reporting, and audits. Oversee accounts payable, contributions processing, interfund transfers, and reconciliations. Ensure timely and accurate monthly and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. Supervise and support the accounting team, fostering accuracy, accountability, and spiritual unity.Systems & Process Improvement Maintain and optimize SGA's Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central fund accounting system. Design and produce reports using Jet Reports and Excel. Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes, internal controls, and documentation.Audit & Compliance Prepare accurate year-end working papers and support the CFO in coordinating the annual external audit. Ensure all financial transactions comply with internal policies and GAAP standards.Budgeting & Reporting Assist in preparing and tracking annual budgets and financial forecasts. Develop dashboards and reports to help management monitor financial health and key ministry metrics. Provide timely, accurate information to support informed decision-making.Ministry Participation Participate in daily staff prayer, weekly chapel, and other ministry gatherings. Model servant leadership and a heart for SGA's mission in all interactions.QualificationsEducation & Experience Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Math degree acceptable with strong accounting experience). At least 5 years of progressive accounting experience; supervisory experience preferred. Nonprofit or fund-accounting experience is strongly preferred. CPA or equivalent certification is a plus.Technical Skills Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (or similar ERP system). Strong Excel and reporting skills; Jet Reports experience preferred. Sound understanding of GAAP and financial reporting standards.Personal Qualities A born-again believer with a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Actively involved in a local evangelical church and aligned with SGA's doctrinal convictions. Demonstrates humility, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Approaches work with a servant's heart and a spirit of collaboration. Values accuracy, consistency, and stewardship in financial management. Sees accounting as a ministry-an essential part of advancing the Gospel through faithful stewardship. Must be willing to sign that you understand and agree with SGA's Statement of Faith and Perspective on the Ministry of the Holy Spirit.Compensation & Benefits Salary range:$50,000-$70,000, commensurate with experience. Full medical, dental, and life insurance (employee is fully covered; dependents contribute 18%). Paid time off:2 weeks at hire, 3 weeks after 5 years, 4 weeks after 10 years. SGA offers one week of personal leave time (37.5 hours) in addition to vacation leave. 403(b) retirement plan with employer match after 3 years (service time negotiable). Flexible spending account, family leave, and paid sick time. Hybrid work option may be considered for qualified candidates.Appendix:Statement of Faith and Perspective on the Ministry of the Holy SpiritStatement of FaithI believe that the Bible is the inspired, final, infallible, authoritative Word of God, given by God through men. (II Timothy 3:16; II Peter 1:21; Hebrews 1:1-3)I believe that there is one God Who exists eternally in three persons:Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. (Matthew 28:18-19; II Corinthians 13:14; Acts 5:3)I believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God and was both man and God. (Luke 1:26-28; John 14:6-11; Hebrews 1:1-8)I believe that the Bible teaches that all have sinned and are sinners separated from God by their sin. (Romans 3:10-26; I Thessalonians 1:7-9)I believe in personal salvation only through faith in Christ's death on our behalf. (Romans 3:24-25; I Corinthians 15:1-10; I John 2:1-2)I believe that Christ bodily rose from the dead and now reigns in heaven, interceding for us. (I Corinthians 15:1-24; Hebrews 10:12-22)I believe that Christ will physically return again, at any moment, to receive His own into heaven. (Hebrews 9:28; Acts 1:8-12; I Thessalonians 4:13-18)I believe the Bible teaches that those who trust Christ for personal salvation have eternal life in heaven, and those who reject Christ are eternally lost. (Matthew 25:46; Revelation 20:4-6; John 3:36)I believe that the Bible commands us to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to every person in every nation. (Mark 16:15; Luke 24:46-48; Acts 1:8)I believe that the Church is the Body of Christ composed of all who acknowledge Christ as God and Savior, and who live under His Lordship in all parts of the world. (Matthew 16:18; Romans 12:4-5; Ephesians 5:24-27)Perspective on the Ministry of the Holy SpiritThe Holy Spirit's ministry, with regard to the natural man, is to convince him of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment, and is the One by and in Whom he is born again.With regard to the regenerate man, the Holy Spirit is the One Who, at conversion, indwells the believer-making him the temple of the Holy Spirit-and Who thereafter, throughout the believer's life, seeks to infill him. By the Holy Spirit, the believer is sanctified, guided into all truth, and baptized into the Body of Christ. Therefore, the baptism is not the fullness of the Holy Spirit, but the basis on which to make the fullness possible.We do not believe the New Testament teaches that tongues-speaking is the necessary evidence of the fullness or special work of the Holy Spirit. As a mission organization, we believe that God may heal in answer to prayer, but we will not support, conduct, or publicize meetings that emphasize tongues and healings.