Director of Finance - Athens First UMC

Overview

The Director of Finance is responsible for leading, strategizing, and executing the following functions of the church: Financial/Accounting and Payroll Operations. The Director of Finance is supervised by the Senior Minister and is accountable to the Staff-Parish Relations Committee. The Director of Finance provides leadership and stewardship for the financial resources required for the effective and efficient operation and daily functioning of the church. This position works closely with the Finance Committee and Treasurer and provides support as requested.

• Serve as the primary liaison to church’s Finance Committee and Treasurer.
• Prepare financial reports with content and format approved by the Finance Committee for all meetings.
• Coordinate the development and preparation of the church budget.
• Perform church banking services as required and in keeping with processes approved by the Finance Committee and/or Board of Trustees.
• Analyze insurance coverage periodically and recommend to the Treasurer adjustments in limits and coverage for property, liability, health, and welfare benefits.
• Solicit and evaluate bids for insurance and recommend the preferred carrier.
• Ensure that accurate accounting records are maintained, including accounts payable and receivable, payroll, general ledger, monthly income statement and balance sheet, bank accounts, investment and tax reporting, and individual contribution records.
• Prepare financial reports for the Church Staff, Treasurer, Finance Committee, Church Council, Annual Charge Conference, and other entities as requested.
• Ensure all contracts, purchases, invoices, and services are procured and performed in a timely manner to the benefit and satisfaction of the church.
• Prepare for and assist the Certified Public Accountant in the audit of church funds and other resources and management of those resources.
• Recommend to the Finance Committee any internal controls needed to assure the fiscal integrity of church finances, and monitor compliance with approved controls.
• Work with the Senior Minister to strategically plan and manage the annual stewardship campaign.

Payroll Operations

• Serve as the church’s primary liaison to the third party responsible for administration of all payroll operations to ensure payroll is processed accurately and in accordance with the established schedule.
• Maintain all employee personnel files related to payroll records.
• File all federal and state employer tax forms.

General Responsibilities

• Perform church banking services as required and in keeping with processes approved by the Finance Committee in accordance with GAAP principles.
• Work with all levels of staff, committees, and other lay leadership to recommend, establish and, when instructed, implement church policies as directed by the Senior Minister.
• Attend all Staff, Committee, and Laity meetings as directed by the Senior Minister.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Minister and/or Committees as directed by the Senior Minister.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative experience in complex organizations.
• Excellent understanding of and experience using Microsoft Office and accounting software systems.
• Experience working in a church setting is highly desirable.

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