What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Finance position at First Naples Church?
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Wellness resources
DIRECTOR OF FINANCE
Department: Finance
Reports to: Executive Pastor
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Update: 04.01.26
SUMMARY
The Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight for all financial operations at First Naples. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of all financial functions, ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and accountability across the organization.
In addition, this leader delivers clear, timely, and meaningful financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting that equips leadership and the finance committee to make informed, strategic decisions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● Works in coordination with First Naples' overall goals and objectives.
● Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
● Lead yourself and your home towards Honesty, Honor, Humility, Hunger, the Holy Spirit, and Health (Emotional, Spiritual, Financially, and Physically)
● Maintain proper priorities in your home, including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
● Faithfully support the ministries of First Naples by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
● Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of First (Colossians 3:23-24).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Integrity
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all financial records and reporting
• Oversee internal controls, policies, and audit readiness
• Prepare financial reports for leadership, the finance committee, and auditors
Budgeting & Stewardship
• Lead the annual budgeting process across all ministries
• Equip leaders to build and manage budgets aligned with ministry goals
• Monitor performance and proactively address variances
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and committee members
• Deliver clear analysis, forecasts, and scenario modeling
• Ensure financial information is understandable and actionable for non-financial leaders
• Identify risks and opportunities early and communicate them clearly
Financial Operations
• Oversee day-to-day financial functions, including payables and expenses
• Manage vendor relationships, banking partners, and cash flow
• Administer investment policies and ensure responsible use of financial resources
• Maintain and improve financial systems and processes
Team Leadership
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Set clear expectations and ensure strong accountability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Financial Analyst
● Financial assistant.
● Payroll specialist
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lead three or more paid staff. This person must have proficiency in financial software, reporting, and accounting best practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree minimum, and five years of accounting leadership. Fund or church accounting experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, and communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The individual must have demonstrated technical ability and be able to use systems to complete tasks. The individual must be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY
The ability to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks; project outcomes using different implementation strategies; and apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations is required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.
Department: Finance
Reports to: Executive Pastor
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Last Update: 04.01.26
SUMMARY
The Director of Finance provides leadership and oversight for all financial operations at First Naples. This role oversees the day-to-day execution of all financial functions, ensuring financial accuracy, integrity, and accountability across the organization.
In addition, this leader delivers clear, timely, and meaningful financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting that equips leadership and the finance committee to make informed, strategic decisions.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
● Works in coordination with First Naples' overall goals and objectives.
● Maintain a vital and growing personal walk with the Lord through committed Bible study, prayer, and meditation.
● Lead yourself and your home towards Honesty, Honor, Humility, Hunger, the Holy Spirit, and Health (Emotional, Spiritual, Financially, and Physically)
● Maintain proper priorities in your home, including your spouse and children (if married and/or with children).
● Faithfully support the ministries of First Naples by maintaining wise stewardship measures over the resources entrusted to you.
● Perform duties and responsibilities in a manner to glorify Christ and further the mission and ministry purposes of First (Colossians 3:23-24).
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Integrity
• Ensure accuracy, transparency, and integrity of all financial records and reporting
• Oversee internal controls, policies, and audit readiness
• Prepare financial reports for leadership, the finance committee, and auditors
Budgeting & Stewardship
• Lead the annual budgeting process across all ministries
• Equip leaders to build and manage budgets aligned with ministry goals
• Monitor performance and proactively address variances
Financial Analysis & Decision Support
• Provide timely, accurate financial reporting to leadership and committee members
• Deliver clear analysis, forecasts, and scenario modeling
• Ensure financial information is understandable and actionable for non-financial leaders
• Identify risks and opportunities early and communicate them clearly
Financial Operations
• Oversee day-to-day financial functions, including payables and expenses
• Manage vendor relationships, banking partners, and cash flow
• Administer investment policies and ensure responsible use of financial resources
• Maintain and improve financial systems and processes
Team Leadership
• Lead and develop the finance team
• Set clear expectations and ensure strong accountability
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
● Financial Analyst
● Financial assistant.
● Payroll specialist
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to lead three or more paid staff. This person must have proficiency in financial software, reporting, and accounting best practices.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Bachelor’s degree minimum, and five years of accounting leadership. Fund or church accounting experience preferred.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
The individual must have excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to work with a diverse group of people, and communicate clearly and effectively, demonstrating tact and diplomacy. The individual must have the ability to understand written or oral instructions; read, analyze and interpret complex documents, instructions manuals, policies and procedures is essential.
COMPUTER AND MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
The individual must have demonstrated technical ability and be able to use systems to complete tasks. The individual must be able to read, analyze, and interpret complex financial information and spreadsheets.
REASONING ABILITY
The ability to simultaneously conceptualize and plan multiple tasks; project outcomes using different implementation strategies; and apply creative and innovative thinking to problem situations is required. The ability to work effectively and efficiently under stressful conditions to ensure deadlines are met is essential.