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MorningStar Mission in Joliet is now hiring a passionate and mission-driven
🌟 Director of Finance 🌟

If you’re looking for meaningful work where your skills make a real impact, look no further. Be part of something bigger—apply today and help us continue changing lives, one person at a time.

Summary of Responsibilities

As the Director of Finance, you will play a key leadership role in ensuring the financial health and long-term sustainability of MorningStar Mission. You’ll be a trusted partner to the Executive Director and Board, delivering insight-driven financial leadership with integrity and purpose.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports for the Executive Director, including month-end and year-end close, and monthly income statements.

• Present and clearly communicate critical financial information to the Executive Director and Board of Directors; offer strategic insight through forecasting and scenario planning.

• Coordinate the annual external audit process and ensure smooth, efficient collaboration with auditors.

• Ensure all tax filings and regulatory reports are accurate and submitted on time.

• Lead the organization’s annual budgeting and financial planning process in partnership with the Executive Director.

• Oversee payroll, accounts receivable and payable, and resolve any billing discrepancies.

• Stay current with nonprofit financial management best practices, laws, and compliance standards—including thrift store certification.

• Manage and mentor finance team staff, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with the organization’s mission.

• Uphold MorningStar Mission’s financial stewardship and integrity, operating in accordance with ECFA guidelines and standards.

• Maintain and manage the QuickBooks accounting system for general operations.

• Partner with the Executive Director on risk management and insurance strategy for the organization.

Additional Details:

• Option to work remotely up to 2 days per week.

• Salary range: $85,000–$95,000, based on experience and qualifications.

Skills and Qualifications

• A mature Christian leader with a heart for ministry and a strong stewardship mindset toward financial management.

• Proven experience overseeing the finance function in a nonprofit organization, with a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities in the nonprofit sector.

• Working knowledge of and commitment to ECFA standards and GAAP principles.

• Exceptionally detail-oriented, accurate, and organized, with a passion for excellence and integrity.

• Solid grasp of standard accounting practices and the ability to apply them in a nonprofit ministry setting.

• Demonstrated ability to make sound financial decisions based on Biblical principles, industry standards, and in full alignment with MorningStar Mission’s core values and purpose.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex financial information into clear, actionable insights for staff and leadership across departments.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and comfortable using accounting software (QuickBooks experience a plus).

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required; Master’s degree preferred but not mandatory.

• At least 5 years of progressive experience in finance/accounting, with increasing responsibility.

• 2–4 years of supervisory experience in a nonprofit environment, including managing teams and overseeing departmental functions.