Finance Manager

Finance Manager at Oak Knoll Lutheran Church, Minnetonka, MN

24 hours/week position

In this role you will help our congregation to:

• Maintain faithful stewardship that honors our donors' generosity and God's abundance
• Direct resources toward service projects and outreach initiatives
• Support our preschool and child care ministry that serves young families
• Relate with ministry partners and organizations who are extensions of our ministry

• Faithfully steward our financial records, ensuring accurate tracking and transparent reporting across our church, preschool, and endowment funds
• Process contributions with gratitude, knowing each gift fuels ministry and service
• Manage payroll, banking, monthly reconciliations, and comprehensive financial reporting
• Support budget preparation that reflects our ministry priorities
• Help maintain our financial relationships with our ministry partners
• Care for our staff through benefits administration, onboarding, and personnel support
• Ensure compliance with employment laws while maintaining our values‑centered workplace
• Coordinate background checks and safety training that protect those we serve
• Administer state programs including Paid Leave and Secure Choice Retirement (launching 2026)

We seek someone who embodies:

You handle confidential information, donated resources, and people's livelihoods as sacred and private. Your integrity is impeccable, and our congregation can depend on you as trustworthy and honest.

You see your work as ministry. You understand that your financial excellence equips our congregation to serve, engage our community, and grow God's kingdom. You're energized by being part of something bigger than yourself.

You bring consistency, diligence, and follow‑through in your vocation. You see your work as a calling, not just a career, and you're excited to serve an ELCA congregation committed to living out the Gospel through action.

Beyond these core qualities, you'll bring strong organizational skills, financial acumen, HR competency, and genuine warmth with people. You should be comfortable with technology, thrive managing diverse priorities across finance and HR, and work effectively both independently and collaboratively. Most importantly, you'll share our passion for ministry as a congregation that loves and serves, embodying the example of Jesus.

• Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)
• Non‑profit accounting experience in a church setting (preferred)
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software, Excel, and other business tools
• Current driver's license in good standing and a reliable vehicle
• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Status: Part‑Time, Non‑Exempt
• Reports to: Senior Pastor
• Location: On‑site at our church facility
• Community: We serve the Minneapolis area as part of the Minneapolis Area Synod, ELCA

Ready to grow the fruits of God's kingdom with us?

If you're trustworthy, ministry‑focused, and faithful—and want to use your talents and gifts to empower a congregation actively serving our community—we'd love to meet you.

Please contact Pastor.

Jay with your resume. Reach out if you'd like more information, such as pay range or hours.