We are seeking a Director of Finance who will be responsible for providing financial leadership for the Church and ensuring its financial health and sustainability. The ideal candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, financial planning and analysis, financial reports, compliance and bank relationships. The Director will work closely with the Executive Team and all Boards of the Church to develop and implement financial strategies that support the Church's mission and goals.
Essential Functions:
Provide Financial Leadership
Prepare and present meaningful financial information to the Operations Committee and Session, and all Church Boards: CenterPoint Counseling, Children’s Circle Preschool, Endowment, Northside Mission Ministry and Women@Second
Schedule and oversee the annual budget process, working closely with Boards and departments to develop realistic and achievable budgets
Direct and oversee daily financial operations of finance staff
Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records, including the general ledger, accounts payable, payroll and other financial systems
Monitor compliance with regulatory and tax matters
Work with independent auditors to ensure successful completion of unqualified audit
Coordinate with Stewardship staff for campaigns
Other Responsibilities
Prepare all monthly, quarterly and annual payroll tax filings
Process all stock contribution transactions
Provide backup to the Financial Assistants
Monitor expense variances on a monthly basis and recommend necessary reprojections
Oversee the processing of quarterly contribution statements
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. or B.A., minimum 5 years non-profit experience
Possess conflict management and supervisory skills
Able to speak in a public forum
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and proven leadership ability
Proficiency with various types of software
Physical Qualifications:
Able to move freely in and out of different settings
Able to speak in a public forum
Able to sit for long periods of time
Able to work at a computer for long periods of time
Core Competencies:
Attention to Detail: Consistently attends to the many small pieces which must be assembled into an organized whole; follows up on missing or out of balance items; resolves unanswered questions needed to address a problem; keeps the large picture in mind while tending to the smallest of details.
Compassion and Care: Exudes a natural sense of care for the well-being of others; responds with empathy to the life circumstances of others; communicates a sense of support in his or her very presence; demonstrates appropriate and boundaried expressions of care.
Integrity and Trust: Is seen as trustworthy by others; practices direct, honest, and transparent communication; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn’t operate with hidden agendas; responds to situations with constancy and reliability.
Personal Resilience: Can effectively cope with change and uncertainty; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty; is flexible.
Technical Expertise: Acquires and demonstrates the technical skills require to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job; understands which skills are lacking and seeks to develop those skills; continually works toward the mastery of technical proficiency.
Decision Making and Problem Solving: Uses sound logic to approach difficult problems and apply effective solutions; can distinguish between symptoms, causes and implied solutions; decides in a timely manner based upon a blend of research, experience, risk-taking and judgment.
Hiring and Staffing: Identifies new talent; attracts and hires the best people; clearly defines the essential functions and core competencies of a role before hiring; is not afraid to select strong people; does not discriminate in hiring practices; seeks to strengthen the team through the addition of diversity.
Supervising Work: Is good at establishing clear expectations and setting clear direction; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; provides regular and ongoing feedback about performance; proactively deals with substandard performance; engages disciplinary processes in a timely manner.
Strategic Management: Is future oriented and can visualize the larger picture of where the organization is heading; identifies and prioritizes strategic objectives that are consistent with the vision of the organization; creates effective breakthrough objectives to carry out strategies; balances risk with desired outcomes.
Hospitality: Generates a sense of hospitality by his or her very presence; communicates a sense of warmth, openness, and approachability; fosters natural connections between members of the congregation and with visitors; supports a culture of welcoming and belonging in the life of the congregation.
Spiritual Maturity: Shows strong personal depth and spiritual grounding; demonstrates integrity by walking the talk, and by responding with constancy of purpose; is seen by others as trustworthy and authentic; seeks the wisdom and guidance of appropriate mentors.
Our 3,500-member congregation is committed to dynamic ministries that offer spiritual nourishment, cultivate a sense of belonging, serve the wider community, and provide a place of deep engagement.
