Los Angeles Adventist Academy: Treasurer, Full-Time, Exempt

Southern California Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional conference organization located in Los Angeles seeks a professional to manage financial operations while supporting its mission to cultivate healthy churches and schools. Applicants must possess an undergraduate degree in accounting or finance and have at least 3-5 years of relevant experience. Strong communication skills and the ability to work well with diverse teams are essential. This role also requires being an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist church.

Qualifications

• Must be a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in good standing.
• Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance required.
• At least 3-5 years of experience in accounting and business management.

Responsibilities

• Support the organization in its mission and values.
• Provide sound financial guidance to the administrative team.
• Manage capital and financial assets.
• Communicate the financial status of the school.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to operate Adventist Accounting Software International

Problem solving skills

High level of emotional intelligence

Business acumen

Ability to prioritize and delegate

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to relate to diverse peoples

Strategic thinking skills

Innovative and visionary

Education

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance

North American Division Office of Education teaching credentials

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adventist Accounting Software International

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Support the Southern California Conference ("SCC") in accomplishing its mission, "to exalt Christ by cultivating healthy churches and schools" and its core values of integrity with transparency, engagement, stewardship, unity in diversity, and relationships & team.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Regular attendance.
2. Fiscal leader and adviser who provides sound financial guidance that assists the administrative team in the decision‑making process.
3. Financial manager who clearly understands the economic resources and collaborates with Administration and Conference leadership in their management.
4. Manager of capital and financial assets who, through his/her fiscal leadership, is charged with the guardianship of these assets.
5. Communicator and collaborator who disseminates and articulates the financial status of the school; and
6. Comply with policies and procedures of SCC, including but not limited to those in the Employee Handbook, the Pacific Union’s Education Code, and the North American Division Working Policy.
7. Professional who adheres to established Christian professional and ethical
8. Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

• To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• Must be a member of the Seventh‑day Adventist church in good standing.
• Must be eligible for or have obtained the appropriate North American Division Office of Education teaching credentials.
• Evidence of the physical and emotional health required for working with students.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required and physical and mental demands.

Education and/or Experience

Undergraduate degree in accounting or finance from a recognized and accredited college or university is required. At least 3‑5 years of experience in accounting and business management or a combination of academic qualifications and relevant work experience.

Core Values

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English (composition, spelling, and punctuation).
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet search engines, Adobe, and other computer and mobile applications for work.
• Ability to operate the Adventist Accounting Software International (AASI)
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged information.
• Ability to perform simple arithmetic calculations.
• Ability to speak other languages desirable.
• High level of emotional and social intelligence.
• Strategic‑thinking skills.
• Innovative and visionary.
• Results‑driven to lead and motivate
• Business acumen and financial management skills.
• Problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to prioritize, delegate, and oversee direct reports.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Build relationships and ability to relate to diverse peoples and cultures.
• Knowledge of relevant organizational regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to relate and engage diverse peoples and cultures.Ability to function as a team player.
• Self‑starter and able to work with minimal direct supervision.

Required Personality Traits

Professional, excellent work ethic, punctual, flexible, tactful, and discreet, approachable, proactive, dependable, pleasant, positive attitude, joyful spirit, good sense of humor, appropriate, decorous, and modest attire, high level of emotional intelligence.

Degree, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Bachelor of Science/Arts degree; MA/MBA.
• Citizenship and criminal clearance documents and a signed child abuse reporting statement.
• Certification in CPR and First Aid procedures.
• Valid driver’s license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to do the following for prolonged or significant periods: sit, stand; walk; use hands and fingers; reach with arms; talk; and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distant, color, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Extended hours and travel may occasionally be required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.