Director of Finance & Administration Job Listing at Cypress Methodist Church in Cypress, TX (Job ID 20258892)

Description

Cypress Methodist Church is in ministry to build bridges and create community that connects people to Jesus' life-giving story.  We have been operating in Cypress for over 60 years.  We are seeking a new Director of Business & Administration to replace the retiring incumbent.  This role serves as an essential member of the Church staff reporting to the Senior Pastor. 

Duties:

Finance & Generosity

• Manage the financial infrastructure of the Church including the accounting processes, accounting system & related internal controls, all data within that system as well as hard copy records, associated procedures for income and expenditures, loans, bank accounts, & financial reporting
• Lead and manage Finance & Generosity staff & volunteers
• Manage the budget setting process including collection of proposed budgets from all ministry areas & functions, preparation of budget sheets including personnel budget, submittal to the Board of Stewards, revisions, and entry into the finance system
• Manage annual audits including initiating with the external auditor, supplying all required information and coordinating support.
• Manage all aspects of the finance system including all accounting entries and report generation
• Generate & issue reports.
• Manage tax filings and remittances
• Manage property and general liability insurance and approve all related invoices for payment
• Monitor bank activity and conduct reconciliations
• Monitor weekly cash flow and raise awareness when needed
• Authorize weekly payables
• Remit apportionments
• Manage vendors associated with finance & accounting
• Manage and maintain regulatory compliance of all practices within the function with law and regulations in areas including but not limited to taxation and GAAP
• Manage interface with Texas Annual Conference related to clergy benefits and execute any associated processes including clergy compensation approvals
• Collect and record contributions and prepare deposits
• Attend Staff, Generosity and Board of Stewards meetings

Human Resources & Administration

• Manage the employment infrastructure including processing hiring and termination, non-clergy benefits management, compensation and payroll, and employment records.
• Execute all processes associated with paying staff including payroll processing, tax and insurance remittals including FICA, FIT, and worker's compensation
• Maintain compliant records both in the system of record and in hard copy including but not limited to personnel files, investigation/discipline files and I-9 files
• Manage vendors associated with employment and payroll and office equipment.
• Execute accounts payable including obtaining required approvals, including Finance, on invoices and issuing payments
• Maintain the Church calendar including gathering information, working out conflicts, updating and publishing
• Manage the membership database including system maintenance, data entry, report generation, membership auditing, and data cleansing
• Lead and manage HR & Administration staff & volunteers
• Manage costs to remain within approved annual or project budgets and cash constraints. Also, prepare annual budget proposal.
• Manage and maintain regulatory compliance of all practices within the function with law and regulations in areas including but not limited to payday, payroll tax, FLSA
• When directed, assist with Church events for which additional labor is needed.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software. Familiarity with Shelby Next Software a plus.
• Stewardship of confidential information
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of internal control protocols, GAAP, accounting practices, state and federal reporting processes/regulations for sales and payroll taxes, payroll reports and general HR laws.