Bookkeeping, Controller, & CFO Services
for Churches and Christian Nonprofits
Bring clarity to your finances and confidence to your leadership with trusted, faith-driven financial expertise. We handle the numbers so you can focus on the ministry and mission you’re called to serve.
Freedom CFO Services partners with small churches and Christian faith-based nonprofits across the United States to bring clarity, control, and confidence to their finances. Drawing on Michael N. Gish’s 25+ years of financial leadership—including more than six years as a nonprofit CFO—we deliver fixed-rate bookkeeping, controller, and fractional CFO support so ministry leaders can focus on mission instead of money stress.
Who We Serve
We exclusively serve small churches and Christian faith-based nonprofit organizations that want trustworthy, mission-aligned financial leadership without the cost of a full-time finance staff.
Problems We Solve
Nonprofit leaders often face:
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Unpredictable cash flow and seasonal giving gaps
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Over-reliance on events or a few major donors
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Incomplete or confusing financial reports
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Difficulty tracking restricted funds and grants
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Compliance risk with Form 990 and donor reporting
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Lack of realistic budgets and reserves
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Time-consuming bookkeeping that pulls focus from ministry
What We Do
We provide three levels of service tailored to the unique needs of churches and Christian nonprofits:
Basic Bookkeeping Support
(Fixed Rate)
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Online transaction coding & categorization by fund/department
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Payroll coding
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Monthly account close and reconciliation
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Standard monthly financial reports ready for leadership review
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Budget variance reporting
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Prayer support over your ministry
Comprehensive Controller & CFO Services
(Fixed Rate)
Everything in Basic, plus:
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Budget and cash-flow forecasting by fund/department
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Strategic financial analysis by program, grant, or service line
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Grant and fundraising proposal/reporting support
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Audit and IRS filing support
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Internal controls review
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Investment and debt analysis
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Advanced monthly dashboards and board presentations
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Monthly strategic planning meetings
Additional Services
(Hourly)
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Full payables & receivables management
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Payroll support
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Bookkeeping catch-up and cleanup
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System transitions
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Strategic ministry analysis
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Assistance pursuing ECFA, Candid/Guidestar, or other transparency designations