Church Operations & Finance Director

North Carolina Conference of The United Methodist Church; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC, seeks a Director of Administration to oversee and manage church operations, finances, HR, and facilities for a large organization. The role requires proven nonprofit leadership, fund accounting, and policy implementation to support ministry goals.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or higher in business, finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years in senior church/nonprofit leadership.
• Experience in fund accounting, payroll, budgeting.
• Knowledge of HR laws and compliance.
• Strong leadership and executive communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily church operations, staff, and ministries.
• Develop and implement operational policies and procedures.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities across departments and vendors.
• Identify operational risks and mitigation strategies.
• Manage facilities, HR, and financial operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Nonprofit operations

HR compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Office

HRIS

Fund accounting software

Job description

Shandon United Methodist Church in Columbia, SC, seeks a Director of Administration to oversee and manage church operations, finances, HR, and facilities for a large organization. The role requires proven nonprofit leadership, fund accounting, and policy implementation to support ministry goals.

The successful candidate will lead cross-functional teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and drive efficiency across departments.