Business and Facilities Manager

FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST

Business and Facilities Manager

New Haven, CT
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Competitive salary

    Flexible schedule

    Paid time off

    SUMMARY The Business and Facilities Manager oversees all financial and building operations of Center Church on the Green and auxiliary organizations, including accounting, budgeting, oversight of investment accounts, auditing, financial reporting and control, cash flow management, forecasting, short and long-term financial planning, HR, insurance and risk management, facilities use and operations, routine and deferred maintenance. The position reports directly to the Senior Minister and maintains consistent communication with the Treasurer to ensure sound progress toward organizational goals.

    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

    Develop organizational budgets for approval by the Interim Governance Council and Ladies’ Mission Society. Monitor financial performance, with attention to budgetary controls.

    Implement procedures for processing financial transactions, including appropriate documentation.

    Facilitate hiring and on-boarding new employees. Manage administration of payroll and benefits and compliance with state and federal labor regulations and laws.

    Record annual giving by church members and outside donors.

    Prepare monthly Treasurer’s reports, including reconciliation of all accounts.

    Meet regularly with Investment Committee.

    Lead annual audit process with external auditors, ensuring compliance with all GAAP accounting procedures and providing all necessary documentation.

    Supervise routine cleaning and maintenance by custodian/sexton.

    Maintain awareness of building conditions and provide guidance for existing or proposed projects to the Interim Governance Council. Project deferred maintenance expenses.

    Document the scope of work for projects, researching and obtaining competitive bids and recommending contractors to the Interim Governance Council. Monitor the progress of work and approve progress payments. Coordinate contractors’ work with the church schedule.

    Liaison with outside vendors such as insurance companies, service providers and property managers.

    Manage facility use agreements and contracts between Center Church and external organizations who utilize church facilities.

    Participate in staff meetings and meet regularly with Minister to provide updates regarding church operations.

    Other duties as assigned.

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

    Extensive knowledge of business management and GAAP accounting procedures. Non-profit financial management experience preferred

    Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and the use of financial management software and systems (such as Payroll systems, ADP, and QuickBooks)

    Demonstrated knowledge of business insurance and taxes.

    Strong accounting and math skills and experience with financial forecasting and budgeting.

    Keen analytical, business management and problem-solving skills that support sound, strategic, and tactical decision-making;

    Familiarity with basic HR management and payroll preparation