About the Church

First Miami is a vibrant, multi-ethnic church in the heart of Miami, Florida. With a historic building on the beautiful Biscayne Bay, which connects to the Atlantic Ocean, the church is strategically positioned to be accessible to business people, families, and visitors. Diversity is celebrated at First Miami, with members representing more than 40 different countries.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the Business Manager position should have a Bachelor's in Business or Finance (CPA or MBA preferred), over 5 years of experience in business and financial management, preferably in a church or non-profit setting, and possess strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills. This leader should demonstrate deep personal integrity, spiritual grounding, and have the ability to engage with a diverse community effectively.

Key Responsibilities 

1. Strategic Planning: Participating in strategic planning processes, managing finance and property projects, and building operational systems for sustainable growth.
2.  Financial Management: Acting as Chief Financial Officer, managing daily business operations, budgeting, maintaining financial accounts, ensuring internal controls, and overseeing payroll and financial forecasting.
3. Buildings and Property Management: Maintaining inventory and legal documentation of properties, ensuring adequate insurance coverage, managing risk, and supervising maintenance and construction projects.
4. Committee Involvement: Advising and working actively with various church committees, attending meetings to provide financial updates, and contributing to policy formulation.
5. Human Capital Management: Overseeing the hiring process, maintaining personnel files, developing job descriptions, and ensuring staff performance meets expectations.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance; CPA or MBA preferred.
2. 5 years of experience in business and financial management, ideally within a church or non-profit setting.
3. Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite.
4. Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
5. Bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese, preferred.

About the Community

First Miami is located in the heart of downtown Miami. The area serves as a hub for art, music, and culture with plenty of museums, galleries, and live music venues to explore. Oh, and of course, there’s the beach.