Strengthening Stewardship to Advance the Great Commission.
To equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ — Ephesians 4:12 (ESV)
My Story – Joseph Siacunco, M.Div., C.P.A. (inactive)
Founder & CFO, Stewardship Architect and Guide
My journey has always been rooted in ministry. Since 2004, I have served in accounting and financial leadership roles while also spending more than a decade serving the local church in a variety of leadership capacities—leading volunteers, mentoring others in their faith, serving on leadership teams, and helping ministries navigate both the spiritual and practical aspects of their mission.
Along the way, God revealed a unique intersection between my passion for ministry and my gifting in accounting and financial stewardship. With a Master of Divinity, a degree in Accounting, and experience as a CPA, I discovered that helping ministries build healthy financial foundations was one of the ways He had equipped me to serve the Church.
Over the years, I have walked alongside ministries during seasons of transition, growth, and restoration, helping bring order where there was confusion and clarity where there was uncertainty. By strengthening financial systems, improving accountability, and building reliable reporting processes, I help leaders gain confidence in the resources God has entrusted to them. Yet what I enjoy most is not simply producing accurate financial statements. It is helping leaders understand the story their financials tell—transforming data into insight that supports wise decisions, healthy ministry, and faithful stewardship.
Mission Forward Accounting exists because I believe strong stewardship advances ministry. When leaders have clarity and confidence in their financials, they are better equipped to focus on their mission, care for their people, and pursue the vision God has placed before them.
Most importantly, I view this work as ministry. My goal is not simply to provide accounting services, but to come alongside ministry leaders as a trusted guide and partner. I want to understand your heart, your vision, your challenges, and the unique calling God has placed on your organization so that together we can strengthen stewardship and advance the mission He has entrusted to you.
Let’s work together to glorify Jesus Christ.
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Profile
Mission-minded financial leader with 20+ years of nonprofit and church accounting experience, blending CPA-level expertise with ministry insight (M.Div). Founder of Mission Forward Accounting, providing CFO, Controller, and consulting services to ministries and nonprofits that need premier financial leadership, tailored to fit their budget. Known for transforming messy numbers into clear financial stories that guide confident decision-making, stewardship, and long-term sustainability.
Core Skills
Strategic CFO and Controller Services
Budgeting & Forecasting
Vision and Mission Alignment Review
Audit Prep / ECFA Readiness
Cash Flow Modeling
Financial Systems Implementation
Staff Leadership & Mentoring
Education & Credentials
Master of Divinity (M.Div) — Denver Seminary
Certified Public Accountant (CPA Inactive)
B.S. in Accounting — CSU East Bay
QuickBooks Online Certified
Leadership Experience
All In One Accounting (AIOA) — CFO & Controller
Remote | Aug 2023 – Present
Collaborated closely with multiple executive management teams and boards of directors to achieve true financial clarity—resulting in measurable cost savings, streamlined operations, and improved financial alignment with mission priorities.
Developed and implemented sophisticated cash flow forecasting tools that provided actionable visibility into future risks and opportunities, equipping leaders with practical guidance for long-term planning.
Designed and managed multi-scenario budgeting models integrated with cash flow, giving leadership clear, timely data to make strategic decisions about staffing, expansion, and resource allocation.
Executed numerous financial system migrations and database transitions, leading organizations through change management while ensuring continuity, accuracy, and improved reporting efficiency.
Assumed responsibility for critical financial reporting to lenders, regulators, and compliance agencies, maintaining 100% on-time accuracy across all external requirements.
Navigated complex financial and accounting challenges including consolidations, revenue recognition, fund accounting, and nonprofit-specific compliance hurdles.
Mentored and developed multiple account delivery teams, raising team capacity and leadership, while instilling best practices in nonprofit accounting and stewardship.
Managed and coached accountants and controllers serving a diverse client portfolio, consistently delivering accurate, board-ready financial packages under tight and competing deadlines.
Mission Forward Accounting Strategies — Founder & CFO
Tampa Bay, FL | 2025 – Present
Provide ongoing CFO and Controller leadership to small-to-mid sized churches, ministries, and nonprofits—offering high-caliber financial guidance tailored to organizational capacity and budget.
Guide leaders through the Pillars of The Stewardship Architecture, beginning with financial cleanup and reconciliation, then inspiring confidence through financial clarity, and finally transforming long-term outlook through strategic planning.
Develop practical tools and resources including the Mission Ready Financial Health Kit, Internal Control Checklists, and Church Health Assessment Tool to equip leaders with actionable insights and strengthen stewardship practices.
Partner directly with pastors, executive directors, and boards to align financial systems and reporting with ministry vision—ensuring financials tell the story of mission impact rather than just numbers on a page.
Facilitate strategic budgeting and forecasting processes that reflect both faith-driven goals and financial reality, creating roadmaps for sustainable ministry impact.
Provide donor, board, and congregational reporting that communicates financials as stories of transformation and ministry outcomes, not simply spreadsheets.
Grace Chapel — Director of Finance
Englewood, CO | 2017 – 2023
Directed the finance department of a multi-million-dollar church and nonprofit organization, overseeing all accounting operations, policies, and reporting functions.
Delivered six consecutive clean audits with virtually no adjustments or comments, providing strong testimony of robust accounting systems and internal controls.
Built financial models and dashboards that provided new levels of visibility into organizational health, helping leadership set priorities, evaluate staffing decisions, and pursue key ministry imperatives.
Served as a trusted advisor on the Senior Leadership Team, presenting critical financial insights that shaped organizational direction, ministry expansion, and strategic planning.
Developed and managed multi-year budgeting processes that aligned resources with vision, ensuring that every major initiative was adequately funded and mission-ready.
Implemented new accounting software and donor database platforms, training staff and leaders while streamlining reporting and reconciliation processes.
Supervised and developed cross-functional staff across finance, IT, facilities, and safety, building a culture of accountability, efficiency, and collaboration.
Managed banking, vendor, and contractual relationships, consistently negotiating favorable terms and identifying cost savings opportunities to maximize stewardship of resources.
Mission Hills Church — Accountant
Littleton, CO | Sep 2012 – Dec 2017
Handled accounting and audit prep for multiple church entities, producing accurate financial reporting and supporting leadership decisions.
Playtime, LLC — Inventory Accountant
Centennial, CO | Jul 2011 – Sep 2012
Managed inventory accounting, month-end close, and audit support, ensuring accurate valuation of cost of goods sold.
Sutter Pacific Medical Foundation (Division of Sutter Health) — Financial Consultant
San Francisco, CA | Oct 2010 – Sep 2011
Served as financial consultant, preparing analyses, reconciliations, and audit schedules for executive leadership and auditors.
Telecare Corporation — Budget Analyst
Alameda, CA | Feb 2010 – Oct 2010
Prepared budgets and cost reports, collaborated on pro-forma analyses, and supported fiscal oversight for multi-state programs.
Sutter Connect (Division of Sutter Health) — Senior Accountant
Emeryville, CA | Jul 2006 – Feb 2010
Senior Accountant responsible for month-end close, staff supervision, audits, and preparing financial statements for senior management.
Armanino McKenna CPAs and Consultants — Staff Auditor
San Ramon, CA | Jun 2004 – Jul 2006
Staff Auditor conducting financial statement audits, SOX testing, and internal control reviews for diverse clients.
Get in touch
Address
Wesley Chapel, FL
Contacts
925-818-6525
Joseph@missionforwardaccounting.org