What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Director position at Liquid Church?
Big Win: A servant leader who leads and manages the Finance System
The Finance Director serves under the Executive Pastor on the Central Support Team. A full time position, the schedule is generally Monday-Friday for a total of 40 hours per week. This position is Exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Responsibilities
Oversight of Finance systems, looking at financial plans to being consistent with Liquid’s goals
Oversight of full accounting system
gift receipt recording
accounting
payables and payment processing
banking
payroll
general ledger
Oversight of reporting and internal control
financial reporting
monitoring budget results
annual audit
cash & accounting controls
documentation and reporting of the system
managing the operations of the Finance Team
develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial reports for Executive Pastor
Oversight of Clean Water Cafe
Maintain costing system
Managing monthly inventory counting process
Daily and monthly reconciliation of revenue
Develop, improve and issue timely monthly financial reports for Executive Pastor
Develops and maintains Budget and Reforecast - provides actual vs budget to System Leaders
Interface with and provide information for outside audit firm, banks, insurance agent(s) and credit card companies.
Support Liquid’s Stewardship System, including the development and maintenance of a pledge system for any future capital campaigns
Continually monitoring and safeguarding assets
Qualifications
Education - A Bachelor's degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience of 7 years of progressively responsible experience for a major company or division of a large corporation.
Certifications - CPA or CMA preferred.
Knowledge - Thorough knowledge of accounting, accounting principles and procedures.
Experience - Creating financial statements, with general ledger functions and the month end/year end close process.
Excellent accounting software user and administration skills - Tech savvy. Experience with Sage Intacct and Martus is a plus.
Organization – ability to handle multiple responsibilities; manage information; and develop ongoing systems.
Relational Ability – Being able to positively interact with multiple types of people in a variety of settings will be a key ingredient of success.
ABOUT LIQUID
Liquid Church is a Bible-based, Christ-centered evangelical megachurch with a vision to “Saturate the State with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.” Since launching in 2007, Liquid has experienced 17 years of rapid growth & changed lives– baptizing over 3,100 people in Jesus’ Name.
With multiple campuses located across New Jersey, over 5,000 people currently experience weekly services featuring dynamic Bible teaching, powerful worship, and cutting-edge family ministry. We have a passion for serving families with special needs, our hungry & homeless neighbors, and bringing clean water to thirsty nations.
Liquid is regularly spotlighted as one of America’s “Top 100 Fastest-Growing Churches” by Outreach magazine. Our innovative approach to ministry has been featured on CNN, FOX News, and The Today Show. Read this NPR article to get a feel for our vibrant, ethnically diverse, multigenerational community.