Eastminster Presbyterian Church (PCUSA), a vibrant and growing congregation of approximately 2,000 members, is seeking a passionate and experienced leader to join our team. Founded in 1948, our mission is to glorify God and enjoy Him forever, and we strive to embody this mission through various ministries, outreach programs, and a strong sense of community. To learn more about Eastminster Presbyterian Church, visit https://eastminsterpres.org/ and check out the Annual Review https://eastminsterpres.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2022-Annual-Report-05.23.23.pdf.

Eastminster Presbyterian Church is seeking candidates for Executive Director of Finance and Administrative Services. Candidates must possess the leadership, knowledge, and experience required for the position and embrace and support Eastminster Presbyterian Church and its ministry. This position is salaried; salary commensurate with experience plus a comprehensive benefits package.

I. Primary Function
Provides strategic leadership and management of the day-to-day business, financial, and administrative affairs of the church including human resources, facilities management, technology, food services and other administrative functions.

II. Relationships

• Reports to the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff.
• Works collaboratively with all staff, including ordained staff, and church members.
• Support the Session, Diaconate, and Finance, Property, Safety, Endowment and Personnel Committees of the church.
• Works with the Presbyterian USA Board of Pensions and outside vendors, including employee benefits providers, property and casualty insurance carriers, and technology contractors.
• Networks with people having similar responsibilities in other churches and participates in The Church Network.

III. Primary Responsibilities

• Functions as the chief financial officer of the church. Supervises the accurate recording of pledges, accounts payable, preparation of financial reports and issuance of payments, counting of receipts, deposits, memorials, investments, transfers of stocks and bonds, oversight of financial statement, conduct of annual audits and other financial concerns of the church, including the Eastminster Day School (EDS).
• Develops, in concert with the senior pastor, session and diaconate, the overall church budget, including EDS.
• Oversees the employment, evaluation, and supervision of non-ministry employees.
• Administers human resources policies, including personnel policies, salary increases, and performance evaluations.
• Oversees technology contractors.
• Oversees the operation and maintenance of the properties of the church, including the memorial garden.
• Oversees the food services operations.
• Other duties as assigned by the Senior Pastor

IV. Departmental Oversight and Responsibilities

• Financial operations and accounting.
• Human Resources
• Technology
• Facilities and property.
• Safety and Security Management
• Food services operations

V. Attributes, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Is a believer in the Lord Jesus Christ and committed to serving Him through ministry.
• Demonstrates leadership and management skills with a diverse staff of finance and administrative services employees.
• Bachelor’s degree required with 10 years experience and progressive leadership in finance and administrative services preferred.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Is highly organized and self-directed.
• Relates well to people in person and by phone.
• Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge and experience with budgets and financial statements.
• Demonstrates proficiency with applicable computer software and databases.
• Demonstrates logical reasoning ability in a variety of situations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and proficiency in Human Relations and personnel matters.
• Experience negotiating contracts, leases, or agreements, management experience, conflict resolution skills, and properly delegating.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $90,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Experience level:

• 10 years

Ability to Relocate:

• Columbia, SC 29204: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person