Finance Director

Grace Church started in 1988 with a vision to Fill the City with Jesus. Over the past 30 years, God has faithfully built his church, and today He is calling Grace Church to expand and grow to fill 10 cities for the glory of Christ. Learn more at gracechurchsp.org

The Finance Director will lead and be responsible for all financial and accounting processes and practices within the church. This leader will ensure that all financial practices are fully aligned with the purpose, strategy and vision of Grace Church, and that all related activities are performed in a manner which both supports the full ministry spectrum of the church but also ensures exceptional compliance and alignment with the tenants of sound stewardship and Christian values.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all financial processes within the church, including budgeting, forecasting, year-end processes, project expense management, audits, banking and Sage Intact financial practices.
• Train, oversee and supervise a bookkeeper responsible for accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, bookkeeping, the counters, counting process, and all aspects of congregational giving and recordkeeping.
• Work closely with the CPA oversight of Grace Church.
• Ensure thorough and timely administration, sound financial stewardship, and clear communication in all matters related to this position and this area of operation.
• Review monthly and year-end financial statements and verify banking accuracy.
• Manage quarterly forecast processes and summarize as appropriate, ensuring all internal departments are informed and in alignment.
• Manage and execute Elders financial decisions as directed by the Executive Director.
• Provide financial insight and focus in decision-making for the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and Elder team.
• Liaison between the congregation and church leadership, handling non-ministry related issues that arise while managing all relationships appropriately.
• Work with auditors to ensure sound and compliant accounting principles are in place throughout the operation.
• Provide general support and lead special projects as necessary.
• Ensure sound investments of church funds.
• Sign certain contracts between the church and outside entities, ensuring proper and timely preparation.
• Work with Executive Director and all budget holders to ensure overall budget parameters are met.
• Employees who work 20+ hours per week are required to work any “all hands on deck” events including Easter, Sunday, Christmas Eve, etc.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or a related field with at least five years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in fund-accounting and financial reporting.
• Nonprofit experience, Masters Degree, and CPA preferred.
• Experience as a ministry staff member and ministry leadership experience preferred.
• Detailed knowledge, agreement, and adherence to Grace Church mission, vision and core values.
• Self-motivated and organized with the ability to build, engage and lead a team of staff and volunteers.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Spirit of discernment and discretion.
• Born again and water baptized.
• Life that reflects the teachings of Jesus (Matthew 5-7) and produces the fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5).
• Devoted to the basic disciplines of the faith – Worship, Prayer, and Tithing.
• Church Membership.

Please submit resume and cover letter with application.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Southern Pines, NC 28387: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person