Associate Director-Business and Finance

Description

BASIC PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Above all, to grow closer to Jesus Christ. Through intentional, daily time with the Lord, seek to keep Jesus Christ as the priority of your life, realizing that prayer, Bible study, and Christian discipleship are essential to growing in God’s will each day.
2. Seek to emphasize quality, Christ-centered relationships for both family and friends. We therefore highly encourage a strong work-life balance for all employees.
3. Actively seek to be an individual who emphasizes a spirit of teamwork, flexibility, and quality in all aspects of daily work.

JOB SUMMARY:  Associate Director, Business & Finance is responsible for providing support in planning, analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role ensures informed business decision-making by collecting and analyzing financial and operational data, identifying trends, and offering strategic recommendations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable (AP) and accounts receivable (AR) functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing.
• Maintain and monitor internal controls and procedures related to AP/AR operations.
• Research, recommend, and implement finance and accounting software tools to increase automation and efficiency.
• Lead the integration of new software platforms, including training and change management.
• Assist in providing insight and analysis of church financial performance and trends including developing and implementing processes and corrective actions.
• Assist in maintaining internal accounting policies and procedures in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and internal accounting control best practices for the operation and administration of the business affairs of the church.
• Collaborate with both internal staff and external vendors to ensure accurate, streamlined, and timely financial functions.
• Translate financial data into actionable insights for both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Attend and participate in all regular staff meetings, functions, retreats, training, etc.
• Support the Senior Pastor and all other church staff.

Qualifications

TEAM VALUES & CRITICAL SKILLS

• Team Values
  • Trust – We are for one another. We have the courage to offer and receive honest thoughts and feedback, while also protecting our relationships.
  • People-First – We believe that people are our first ministry priority. Events and programs are important only to the extent that they allow us to love and serve people.
  • Health – We desire to be the healthiest version of ourselves: relationally, emotionally, spiritually, and physically. 
  • Collaboration – Our overall mission and vision drive what we do. We work hard to destroy ministry silos and believe that we are better when we work together.
  • Development – We desire to grow and improve in our work. We strive to multiply our impact by training and developing others to follow God’s calling. 

• Critical Skills
  • Extensive knowledge and experience with electronic software solutions with a demonstrated track record of improving financial operations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Effective communicator and leader, able to lead cross-functionally.
  • Able to effectively lead others in implementing and embracing change.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Thorough, yet flexible.
  • Professional demeanor.
  • Trustworthy with sensitive information.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field (MBA or CPA a plus)
• 3 or more years of experience in finance roles, including direct experience with AP and AR functions.
• Demonstrated experience implementing finance software or ERP systems.
• Proficient in Excel and other financial modeling tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods of standing and sitting. Sitting at a desk or working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds at times.