Executive Assistant to Chief Financial Officer

Company Description

The South Carolina Baptist Convention serves as a cooperative network of Southern Baptist churches across South Carolina. Focused on advancing its mission to "help each church advance the Great Commission together," the organization is staffed with capable leaders in both ministry and business. The Convention staff offices out of Columbia, SC and values accountability, excellence, and service in fulfilling its mission. MORE: https://www.scbaptist.org/.

Role Description

The Executive Assistant to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a trusted operational partner to the CFO and supports the effective functioning of the Finance Office of the South Carolina Baptist Convention. This role combines executive administrative support, finance office coordination, governance support, and strategic project assistance. The position helps ensure that the CFO’s office operates efficiently and that financial operations supporting the mission of the South Carolina Baptist Convention are organized, timely, and well-coordinated.

Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Three –five years’ experience in executive administrative support roles (experience supporting senior executives preferred), finance or accounting environments.
• Experience supporting senior executives or leadership teams preferred.
• A collaborative team member who demonstrates professionalism, discretion and sound judgment.
• Active member of a local Southern Baptist church that is in friendly cooperation with the South Carolina Baptist Convention and Southern Baptist Convention and faithfully contributing through Cooperative Program in support of convention work.
• Adheres to the core values of the SCBC.
• Adheres to vision and mission statement of the SCBC.
• Committed to the promotion of the Cooperative Program.
• Agrees to abide by a high standard of moral and ethical behavior that will positively represent the vision and values of the SC Baptist Convention. 

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong organizational and multitasking ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and accounting systems (e.g. Great Plains, or ERP systems such as Microsoft’s Business Central).
• Strong analytical skills - the ability to summarize detailed information clearly and concisely. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.