Business & Finance Manager

Berean Baptist Church; Burnsville (MN); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Berean Baptist Church is seeking a Finance Manager to maintain accurate financial records, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with church policies. You will supervise the finance team, develop and implement accounting procedures, and report to the Managing Director of Church Operations.

The role requires 6–8 years of accounting experience, nonprofit knowledge, and proficiency with MS Office and nonprofit accounting software. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 6-8 years accounting experience or degree in accounting, business administration, or finance
• Proven background in developing cash flow projections
• Proven abilities in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, and administration
• Experience in supervising and developing staff members including leadership skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate varying workloads
• Proficiency with Non-Profit Accounting Software (IntAcct knowledge preferred)
• Knowledge of payroll reporting requirements
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Customer / Client focused ability to communicate proficiently
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Show diligence in accuracy and punctuality in the meeting of deadlines
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a non-profit setting with strong knowledge of accounting for non-profit organizations with an excellent grasp of non-profit accounting software strongly preferred
• 6-8 years accounting experience or degree in accounting, business administration, or finance

Responsabilités

• Maintain financial records including contributions, cash disbursements, accounts payable, payroll and benefits
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports per standard accounting practices
• Coordinate fundraising requests with the Finance Committee
• Reconcile bank statements monthly
• Oversee restricted funds and forecast balances
• Ensure confidentiality of financial information
• Lead annual financial review with CPA firm and assist audits
• Lead budget development with Finance Committee and Executive Team
• Supervise the finance department staff and timelines
• Interface with banks, auditors, and payroll services
• Provide input for formal presentations to Church Body at meetings
• Maintain filing and records of contracts and financial agreements
• Provide information for quarterly/annual reporting to Elders Finance Committee
• Manage General Ledger and all accounting functions (AP/AR/Cash)
• Attend Operational Team meetings and staff training as required

Connaissances

Attention to detail

Accounting experience 6-8 yrs

Non-profit experience

Cash flow projections

Bookkeeping

Finance administration

Project management

Communication

Staff supervision

Flexibility

Customer-focused communication

Payroll reporting

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Outils

IntAcct nonprofit software

MS Office (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Description du poste

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $70,000.00 Annually

Job Profile

The Business and Finance Manager ensures that church financial records are up to date, timely, and accurate. This role works with church staff to communicate status of budgeted expenditures, budget requests, and expenditure approvals according to Church policy. The responsibilities include supervising other finance team members and working to write, establish and implement finance policies and procedures. The business office manages confidential information so this individual must respect privacy and confidences of church staff, church members and others on a need to know basis. This full-time position reports to the Managing Director of Church Operations and is a member of the Finance Ministries Team.

Duties/ Responsibilities

• Maintains and ensures that financial records including contributions and gifts, cash disbursements, accounts payable, payroll and benefits payments, financial reports on activities, budgets, and donor restricted contributions and disbursements are accurate and properly recorded.
• Ensure financial integrity for all financial records.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports in a format that meets standard accounting practices and requests from the Elder Board and Executive Committee.
• Coordinate fund raising requests with the Finance Committee and church policy.
• Reconcile bank statements to financial records monthly.
• Oversee donor and board restricted funds, coordinating with Program Staff on expenditures and fund balance forecasting.
• Ensure accurate records of donor specific gifts and ensure that disbursements are appropriate to donor expectations and that reporting is accurate and timely.
• Meet at least quarterly with the Elders Finance Committee to report on financial activities, status, and forecasts.
• Maintain confidentiality of the information learned and used.
• Interface with financial institutions such as banks, retirement/benefit fund administrators, public accounting and audits firms, and payroll service.
• Provide input and information required for formal presentations to the Church Body at quarterly and/or annual business meetings as requested.
• Oversee the maintaining and filing of financial records.
• Maintain relationships with government agencies only as it relates to the administration of the church.
• Review and maintain copies of all church contracts and financial agreements.
• Direct annual Financial Review with CPA firm ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, as well as financial reporting and analysis. This may include support for reviews, procedure and policy review and audits.
• Lead budget development, working with Finance Committee and Executive Team to assess needs and priorities, and forecast financial position. Implement budget throughout ministry teams.
• Supervise the work of the finance department, with direct supervision of staff.
• Attend and participate in Operational Team meetings and Staff training and development as required.
• Responsible for General Ledger Management and direct oversight of all accounting functions, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, and Cash Management.

Qualifications

Faith-Based

• Personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Evidence of growing maturity as a disciple of Christ
• Agreement with Berean Baptist Church statement of faith

Education, Certification/License

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related filed

Professional

• Show diligence in accuracy and punctuality in the meeting of deadlines
• 6-8 years accounting experience or degree in accounting, business administration, or finance
• 3-5 years of relevant experience in a non-profit setting with strong knowledge of accounting for non-profit organizations with an excellent grasp of non-profit accounting software strongly preferred
• Proven background in developing cash flow projections
• Proven abilities in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, and administration
• Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Experience in supervising and developing staff members including leadership skills
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule to accommodate varying workloads
• Customer / Client focused ability to communicate proficiently
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with Non-Profit Accounting Software (IntAcct knowledge preferred)
• Knowledge of payroll reporting requirements

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times