Finance Director
OVERVIEW
The Church’s Finance Director has the responsibility to ensure the ministries’ financial operations are processed and reported accurately and timely. The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking individual who is able to interface well with a team, and adapt to shifting technologies. We’re looking for a Christian leader with experience managing the financial operations of similar organizations.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage all financial areas of the church and its related ministries, including a preschool, Pre-K and K-12 school. He/She should be experienced in accounting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, reporting, financial services and regulatory compliance.
- Manage the personnel necessary to accomplish the assigned responsibilities - currently three people..
- Current in the best practices in the financial management for churches and not-for-profit organizations.
- Report to the church’s leadership regularly about the financial health of the church.
- Serve as the church’s primary contact with financial vendors.
- Work with the Executive Director, Head of School, and Associate Pastor, other staff leaders, and lay committees to develop and execute a budget that prioritizes effectively the church’s mission and vision.
- Ensure compliance with governmental entities, insurers, lenders, and other entities.
- Report directly to the Lead Pastor.
REQUIREMENTS
- At least seven years accounting experience. Church or not-for-profit related financial management experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of financial accounting, internal controls, and reporting methods and standards within a not-for-profit.
- Five years of experience managing people is preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting required (or bachelor’s degree in related experience). Master’s degree preferred.
- Effective at building strategic working relationships.
- Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A growing Christian faith and character.
- Must be engaged and active in a local church.
Pay
- Competitive salary with generous benefits.