Position Overview
Supported by the Staff Accountant and Maintenance Supervisor, the Associate for Finance and Administration provides strategic leadership and management for all business and administrative affairs necessary to support Christ Church Grosse Pointe's ministry. Primary areas of responsibility include finances, human resources, stewardship of all buildings and grounds, financial stewardship leadership and support, and IT and office administration.
Are you an experienced leader with a solid financial and administrative background? We seek someone with executive-level experience in business or not-for-profit organizations, proven leadership skills, and a strategic vision to join our team as the Associate for Finance and Administration at Christ Church Grosse Pointe.
Duties and ResponsibilitiesFinancial Leadership, oversight, and management
– Administer the parish's annual operations and budgets to ensure effective and efficient usage of revenues
and expenses.
– Develop, implement and monitor financial policies, including internal controls.
– Direct and review the work of the Staff Accountant.
– Ensure the accurate processing and accounting of all financial transactions, including contributions,
accounts payable, payroll, and fund transfers, complying with donor and legal restrictions as they apply
to the funds.
– Ensure timely reporting and the development of reports as needed.
– Prepare and monitor financial performance of the annual operating budget and restricted accounts.
– Oversee the annual audit to ensure timely completion and compliance.
– Maintain banking relationships and perform treasury management of all accounts.
– Ensure authorization and timely review of all Christ Church contracts.
Legal and Human Resources management:
– Act as a Human Resources officer of the Church responsible for maintaining and reviewing human
resource practices, procedures, and records.
– Maintain and administer benefit and compensation programs for all employees.
– Recruit, hire, and conduct performance reviews for Accountant and Maintenance Supervisor.
– Assist in the administration of annual staff reviews.
– Point of contact for all legal matters.
Manage all Christ Church properties (including Rectory and Parsonages)
– Annual planning and administration of the Church’s buildings and grounds programs through oversight
of the Maintenance Supervisor, and in coordination with the Buildings and Grounds Committee.
– Oversee property maintenance and capital improvement projects, including project lists and planning,
processes for contract bidding, contract negotiation, and work completion.
– Oversee and review the work of the Maintenance Supervisor.
– With the Rector’s Verger, maintain inventory of church property and establish a schedule for replacement,
upgrades, or additions to equipment and physical resources.
– With the Rector’s Verger, maintain and administer a Facilities use Policy for internal and external user groups,
and ensure that all fees are collected. Maintain and administer tenant agreements with external groups who
use the Church facilities.
Stewardship Leadership and Support
– Work with the Rector and Stewardship leadership to ensure timely and effective stewardship appeals,
including annual and special appeals.
– Ensure timely reporting and the development of necessary stewardship reports.
– Provide the resources needed to carry out the Stewardship ministry effectively.
– Work with all staff to coordinate all appeals for funds.
Risk Management
– Direct Christ Church risk prevention and policy implementation in all departments.
– Perform annual review of comprehensive insurance coverage ensuring adequate property and casualty
coverage of all church property, including fine art.
– Oversee Christ Church security systems and procedures, including necessary fraud prevention and internal
controls.
General Office and IT Administration
– Oversee the provision of office equipment including printers, copiers, and other equipment necessary to
ensure the smooth operation of the Parish.
– Review and Maintain all Information Technology systems, including phone systems, server, computer software,
and hardware to ensure staff members are current office equipment and programs.
– Develop and implement strategies to accurately maintain church records and database.
– Develop proposals and implement strategies to accomplish long-term goals relative to the Church's fiscal,
property, and human resource needs.
– Maintain contact with the Church’s legal counsel, auditors, banks, insurance agents, investment broker,
city officials, and the Diocesan business office.
Location: Sterling Heights, MI
Posted: Sept. 12, 2024, 6:21 a.m.
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