Job Title: Director of Finance
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer
FLSA Status: Exempt
The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
This person is responsible for the financial functions of the church and the Heart of the City Foundation. Responsibilities include all treasury and cash management functions, accounting, payroll, budgeting, corporate policy and procedures for internal controls and legal compliance. This position is the primary interface with the external auditors and reports to the Chief Operating Officer.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Responsible for all aspects of financial reporting including reports to church leaders, members and lenders.
Coordinate annual budget process.
Manage the annual audit process.
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
CPA is highly preferred.
Minimum 10 years of accounting experience including internal controls, GAAP compliance, financial reporting, financial operations (payroll, A/P, A/R, cash management, G/L) with at least 5 of those years in a management capacity.
Excellent understanding of GAAP.
Non-profit experience and an understanding of ministerial and church tax law are a plus.
Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
The ability to manage multiple activities simultaneously with little or no direction and the ability to operate under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal along with the ability to respond to departments, members, visitors and all church staff in an efficient and professional manner.
Must be a self-starter who can work well with people at all levels both in and out of the church.
Strong organizational and administrative skills
Experience with Windows (Excel, Word) required and working knowledge of Church Management Systems and payroll software’s a plus.
Able to support and communicate the vision, mission and values of FPCO
Must have a passion for working with people and seeing ministry advanced for the glory of God.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Perform sedentary work at work station.
Perform basic clerical lifting of small quantities of paper/supplies.
Bend as necessary for lifting, sitting and/or using a computer/computer mouse.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.