Partner Strategist

Auxilio; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Auxilio, a Christian‑owned business, partners with churches and faith‑based nonprofits to support financial, HR, and administrative operations. The Partner Strategist role focuses on establishing a strong business foundation so ministry leaders can concentrate on their mission across the United States.

This remote, mission‑driven position values leadership, strategic thinking, and a servant mindset, with collaboration across a trusted team.

Qualifications

• Mastery of GAAP, multi-state payroll laws, and HR compliance.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace and productivity tools.
• 5+ years in business operations, 3+ years supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and financial oversight for client portfolios.
• Lead client meetings and provide advisory solutions.
• Manage team performance and supervise HR/payroll activities.

Skills

GAAP

Payroll laws (multi-state)

HR compliance

Emotional intelligence

Public speaking

Strategic problem-solving

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

The Partner Strategist establishes and maintains a strong business foundation to help churches and non‑profits achieve their mission. By providing reliable oversight of financial, HR, and administrative processes, you serve as a trusted partner that allows ministry leaders to focus on spreading the gospel.

Are you looking for a vocation where your sense of calling and shared passion to serve God can be used for God's glory? Are you seeking to be part of a trusted team that helps our clients thrive as they proclaim the gospel in word and deed across the US?Auxilio, in Latin, means “to help, support, partner, remedy.” Auxilio exists to serve Christian churches and faith‑based nonprofits by being a trusted business partner. Our work allows church leaders to focus on their mission.

Description

Are you interested in joining a team that supports Christian churches and non‑profits? Auxilio exists to serve these organizations as a trusted business partner, allowing ministry leaders and executive directors to focus on spreading the Christian gospel across the U.S. If this mission resonates with you, we would love to welcome you on board.

Auxilio is a Christian‑owned business that fosters a connected culture. We hold weekly staff meetings for business updates, offer support to one another, and pray for our clients, all to build a strong community.

We're looking for candidates residing and working in CO, DC, FL, GA, ID, KY, MA, MD, MO, NC, NJ, PA, SC, TN, TX, and VA. Please note that we can only consider applicants who live and work in the listed states. We also welcome military spouses outside these states as long as they are legal residents of one of the hiring states (as qualified by the MSRRA).

Core Responsibilities

45% — Strategic Planning & Financial Oversight

• Financial Strategy: Supervise financial statement preparation, assist in developing budgets, and analyze data to drive client decision‑making.
• Trusted Advisor: to a portfolio of clients, navigating complex landscapes to ensure their long‑term growth.
• Systems Advisory: Advise on the selection and implementation of CRM/ChMS platforms and online giving tools.
• Operational Alignment: Ensure all client operations and data architecture (email, website) are aligned with their long‑term strategic goals.
• Compliance: Monitor registrations, policies, and insurance coverage (including worker’s comp audits) to ensure client protection.
• HR & Payroll: Supervise payroll management and ensure strict adherence to federal and state employment laws.

30% — Client Relationship & Advisory

• Engagement: Actively lead client meetings to provide personalized solutions and address strategic issues.
• Issue Resolution: Swiftly resolve client complaints and inquiries regarding donations, giving statements, or noncash contributions.
• Onboarding/Offboarding: Coordinate schedules and activities during client implementations or client employee transitions.

20% — Team Leadership & Supervisory Oversight

• Team Management: Organize and oversee the work of direct reports, including hiring, onboarding, offboarding, training, and performance evaluations.
• Internal Support: Provide direct support and guidance to the Operations Specialist and Operations Assistant in their respective roles.
• HR: Handle employee issues as needed in accordance with Auxilio Handbook and policies including time off, and leaves.
• Internal Connection: Participate in weekly staff meetings for prayer, business updates, and team support. Engaging in internal company spaces (when appropriate and comfortable) to nurture community, collaboration, and culture

Skills & Experience

• Technical Skills: Mastery of GAAP, multi‑state payroll laws, HR compliance, and productivity tools like Google Workspace.
• Soft Skills: High emotional intelligence for ministry environments, strong public speaking, and strategic problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience: 5+ years in business operations (preferably in a non‑profit/church) and at least 3 years of supervisory experience.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are an operations leader who views business administration as a form of ministry support. You possess the technical rigor to manage complex financial policies and the relational grace to guide a support team and advise ministry leaders through strategic changes. You are detail‑oriented, self‑directed, and thrive in a remote, mission‑driven community.