Finance Director

DESCRIPTION:

To ensure the church’s financial operations are processed and reported with accuracy and integrity. This person is forward-thinking and shows a propensity to handle shifting technologies well.  A leader with experience managing the business side of ministry and growing the opportunity to increase church income.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee and manage all financial areas of the church, including finances, accounting, budgeting, forecasting, analysis, reporting, financial services, contract negotiation, contract management, building rentals, and compliance.
• Manage all staff-related areas of finance.
• With the support of the Lead Pastor and the Executive Pastor, develop financial and stewardship goals for the church and ensure those goals are communicated to the staff and broader congregation.
• Ensure that the Treasurer(s) are adequately trained in emerging technologies that enhance the church’s mission.
• Stay current in best practices in financial management for an organization.
• Report to the church’s leadership and church membership regularly about the financial health of the church.
• Serve as the church’s key contact with financial vendors.
• Work with the Executive Pastor, other staff leaders, to define, approve, and execute a budget that prioritize effective stewardship and the church’s mission and vision.
• Inform the decision-making process regarding financial matters
• Ensure the church has proper insurance coverage to mitigate unnecessary risk.
• Ensure compliance with governmental entities, insurers, lenders, and other entities as required.
• Works with the Location Pastor to ensure the property is managed properly.
• Participate in all staff meetings and retreats. 

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting, control, and reporting methods and standards within a nonprofit.
• 5 years of experience managing people preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field (or a bachelor’s degree and related experience).
• Ability to use the church’s financial services software.
• Effective at building strategic working relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• A growing Christian faith and character.
• A commitment to the mission of the church.