Finance Manager Application Form

Finance Manager Application

This role supports the financial stewardship and accountability of Promised Land Living’s donor-supported mission.
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Applicant Name*

First NameLast Name
E-mail*
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Phone Number*
Format: (000) 000-0000.
Date of Application*

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Date
Resume*

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Cover Letter Guidance

Because this role works closely with leadership and is responsible for the stewardship of donor-supported ministry funds, character and alignment with Promised Land Living's mission are extremely important.

In up to 350 words, please briefly share:
- Why do you feel drawn to serve a faith-based nonprofit ministry?
- What does integrity and financial stewardship mean to you in a nonprofit context?
- What kind of working relationship helps you thrive when partnering closely with leadership?
- Anything about your personal faith journey or sense of calling that you believe would help us understand who you are.
This section is intended to help us understand the person behind the experience, not just your qualifications.
Cover Letter*
Please do not exceed 350 words.
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PRE-INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE
Section 1: Nonprofit Experience
0–2 years3–4 years5–7 years8+ years
2. List the nonprofit organizations you have directly managed finances for (name, size, annual budget).*
3. Describe your experience managing restricted vs. unrestricted funds.*
Provide a specific example of how you ensured restricted funds were properly tracked and reported.*
Yes – I have prepared it directlyYes – I have partnered with a CPANo
If yes: (Describe your role in the 990 process.)
YesNo
If yes: (Describe the types of reports you provided and the cadence.)
Section 2: Technical Competence
BeginnerIntermediateAdvancedExpert
7. Describe your monthly close process. Include reconciliation timeline and documentation process.*
8. How do you ensure every QuickBooks transaction has documented support?*
9. Describe your payroll experience (system used, employee count, frequency).*
10. How do you monitor compliance deadlines (990, 1099s, payroll filings, state registrations)?*
Section 3: Integrity & Stewardship
11. Describe a time you identified a financial discrepancy or compliance risk. What did you do?*
12. PLL operates with limited budget and high accountability. Why are you interested in serving a faith-based nonprofit rather than pursuing higher-paying corporate roles?*
13. This role requires recurring deadlines without prompting. Describe your system for ensuring deadlines are never missed.*
Section 4: Capacity & Commitment
YesNo
Short-termLong-Term
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Finance Manager Application

PRE-INTERVIEW QUESTIONNAIRE

Section 1: Nonprofit Experience

Section 2: Technical Competence

Section 3: Integrity & Stewardship

Section 4: Capacity & Commitment