The Hour of Power Hiring for Finance Manager Job at Irvine, CA Full Time

Job Title: Finance Manager
Short Description: Run the day-to-day financial operations of both the local
church and broadcast ministry.
Reports To: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Date: October 2022

General Description

The Finance Manager position is responsible for the day-to-day financial operations. This position requires an appreciation for (and in depth understanding of) the special needs of the business side of a large religious non-profit that includes a local church (Shepherd’s Grove), Preschool (the Jenny Hart Early Education Center) and an international broadcast ministry (The Hour of Power).

This position requires interaction with pastoral leaders, staff, Board members and congregants, as well as outside business stakeholders. The position requires an exceptionally strong background in financial reporting and the manipulation of complex, multi-faceted financial data.

Specific Responsibilities

General Finance Duties:

• Operations – Serve as the designated employee responsible and accountable for all assigned aspects of the ministry’s finances including conducting the day-to-day business.
• Budgets – Coordinate the preparation, implementation and tracking of an annual operating and capital budget for the local church, Preschool and broadcast ministry with the help of ministry staff and Board
• Accounting – Maintain and appropriate chart of accounts to reflect the current financial position of the ministry and its activities in accordance with accounting standards approved by the external auditors.
• Financial Reporting – Provide monthly and annual financial reports, tax returns requested and all other legislated reporting.
• Variance Analysis – Prepare periodic, current vs prior period financial package, including balance sheet accounts and P&L actual vs budget for the Board to review monthly.
• Cost Controls – Work to make sure costs are kept to a minimum through efficient and wise purchasing procedures.
• External Auditors – Serve as primary point of contact. Provide information as requested to auditors on a timely basis. Work with auditors to provide presentation of audit to the COO and Board.
• Local Church Reporting – Production and distribution of the weekly worship, missions and service metrics that are prepared by others (known as Church Stats)
• Broadcast Ministry Reporting – Production and distribution of the weekly broadcast ministry results that are prepared by others (known as HOP Deposits)
• Cash Management – Regularly update the cash flow analysis (expected income and expenses) based on constantly shifting trends, metrics and forecasts.
• Document and prepare – Reports for capital campaign-related issues, data analysis for leadership team, and financial reports for lending partners.
• Internal Controls – Ensure that adequate internal controls, including those recommended by our auditors, are in place and utilized to protect the ministry assets.
• Insurance – Review monthly and annual invoices from insurance companies.
• Other – Address other financial issues including analyzing major purchases, managing investments and other regulatory issues for non-profits.

Wills and Estate Gifts:

• Maintain accurate records pertaining to bequests from trusts and estates.
• Complete any required paperwork for legacy gifts
• Route non-routine estate matters and disputes to COO for additional action.

Attend:

• Board meetings (monthly – voice but no vote. Provide financial updates)
• Cabinet meetings (weekly touch base with staff leadership team)

Supervise Direct Reports:

• Accounts payable clerk
• Payroll administrator
• General ledger and banking accountant

Refer to the Other Staff:

• Human Resource issues (COO)
• Legal matters (COO)
• Risk management (COO)
• Donation Tracking (Donor Services)
• Planned Giving (Donor Services)
• Facilities (Facilities Coordinator)

Minimum Requirements

A. Education/Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience as an accountant, bookkeeper, church financial administrator or church business administrator with financial responsibilities.
• Minimum bachelor degree – Master’s degree or CPA preferred.
• Possess an excellent working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting
• Principles (GAAP) and procedures.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills and attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates the technical skills required to proficiently execute the essential functions of the job. Continually seeks to develop and enhance skills needed to perform job.
• Experience preparing financial reports, budgets, pastoral salary forms within a church environment a plus.
• Must demonstrate strong proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP software (formerly Great Plains).
• Must demonstrate strong working knowledge of computers and proficiency in software programs, including Microsoft Office applications, PowerPoint,
• Outlook, Access, Publisher, Excel, database systems and use of theInternet.
• Must have a heart for working at a purpose driven organization.
• Have a relationship with Jesus Christ and a passion for financial stewardship.

Required Skills

• Invests in strong interpersonal relationships, teamwork and support of ministry operations.
• Is seen as trustworthy by others.
• Demonstrates understanding and full support of the mission, vision, values and beliefs of the church and consistently behaves in a manner congruent with those beliefs.
• Uses sound logic to approach difficult problems and apply effective solutions. Balances sound judgment and risk taking to make good decisions.
• Must be proactive and detail oriented
• Maintains confidentiality and trust in all situations.
• Possesses a helpful, cheerful, diplomatic and caring servant attitude to all.
• Punctual and dependable. Be well organized, flexible and adaptable, and enjoy the administrative challenges of supporting the Lead Pastor and church in the daily performance of duties and functions.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task projects and assignments, using good time management skills in a fast-paced environment, sometimes under pressure, remaining flexible, proactive, resourceful and efficient, with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality is crucial to this role.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Irvine, CA 92604: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience either working or volunteering for a religious non-profit?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounting: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location: One location