Executive Director of Operations

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church (TMUMC) is pleased to announce a search for an Executive Director of Operations. The Executive Director of Operations provides executive oversight of the financial, operational, and administrative functions of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of all financial processes, including budgeting, accounting, payroll, audits, cash management, and regulatory reporting. In addition, the Executive Director of Operations oversees church systems, facilities, and operational departments such as Human Resources, Facilities, and Information Technology. The position works closely with the Senior Pastor, Finance Committee, Executive Management Team, and other leadership bodies, providing analysis, reporting, and operational support to advance the mission and stewardship of the church.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees all weekly payables processing by the Finance Coordinator, to ensure it is accurate and timely.
• Coordinates inter-departmental charges and cost accounting.
• Coordinates all required documentation and processes during the annual audits or reviews, resolves issues and reports results.
• Oversees the preparation of the annual operating budget.
• Oversees the cash management and proper investment of funds. Prepares monthly bank reconciliations on all TMUMC accounts.
• Prepares reports and attends Finance Committee meetings. Prepares reports for other committees as required. Attends other church business boards as needed. Attends Executive Management Team weekly meetings. Occasional weekend and weeknight meetings as required.
• Prepares year-end financial, compensation and membership Conference reporting and files timely.
• Oversees receipt and posting of all donations, tithes and offerings and other contributions, including non-cash donations. Implements and oversees all methods of electronic gift acceptance.
• Approves all journal entries and supervises monthly closing. Establishes new years, revises account structure as needed, and manages access of financial information in the system.
• Oversees church cost accounting; ensures all expenses are proper, charged to correct accounts and within budget.
• Assures compliance with Loan Agreement between Loan Holders and TMUMC.
• Oversees all aspects of payroll including timely processing and accurate and timely preparation of tax filings.
• Conducts regulatory filings and record keeping as required by the IRS, the UMC conference, and non-profit accounting standards.
• Oversees the annual pledge input and analysis for Stewardship Campaign. Prepares communications with pledgers/donors, and prepares any analysis requests from the Senior Pastor, Finance or Stewardship Committees on the current year campaign.
• Administers and utilizes the current church management system. Performs operations, maintenance, implementation and improvements on systems, as required. Suggests financial systems improvements, as required. Oversees and manages future transitions of church system.
• Oversees all financial and operational aspects of Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church including but not limited to Human Resources, Facilities and Information Technology.
• Oversees the management of all facilities. This includes but is not limited to, the repair, cleaning, security, safe-use, and maintenance of all grounds and facilities and the associated utilities, mechanical, communication, and electrical systems. This requires close communication concerning scheduling of facility use, preparedness of areas scheduled for use, safety, security, code-compliance and energy-efficiency.
• Responsible for the Church Management System, including leadership of staff and volunteers that support and/or administer the management of the system and data.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
• 5–7 years of management experience
• Proficient computer skills specifically in Microsoft Office, with extensive knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft Excel in analysis, modeling and report generation
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Human Resources preferred
• Experience in church accounting or non-profit accounting preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequent: Sitting, Standing, Walking and Fine Manipulation

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Indoors

BUDGET RANGE: $85,000-$95,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Trietsch Memorial United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

No Staffing Agencies or Recruitment Firms

Salary : $85,000 - $95,000