What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance and Operations Manager position at St John Baptist Church?
At St John Baptist Church, we uphold the values of faith, hope, love, integrity, and service in all
that we do. Our congregation consists of several hundred weekly attendees, and we are
centrally located between the Baltimore and DC Metropolitan areas.
Position Summary:
The Finance and Operations Manager oversees the church’s administrative, financial, and
facilities operations. This role ensures fiscal responsibility, operational excellence, and a safe,
well-maintained environment for ministry activities.
Key Responsibilities:
Financial Management
- Oversee financial systems, internal controls, and compliance procedures to safeguard church resources.
- Develop and monitor church budgets in collaboration with ministry leaders.
- Manage payroll, voucher processing, vendor relationships, and budget monitoring.
- Coordinate with staff and ministry leaders to track and forecast expenses.
- Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for leadership and Finance
Committee review
- Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, PEX accounts, and other balance sheet accounts monthly.
- Maintain accurate and organized digital financial records.
- Support and coordinate external audit preparation and documentation.
- Develop and propose financial policies, SOPs, and administrative processes.
- Collaborate with auditors, external vendors, and software partners (QuickBooks, Bill.com, Paychex, PEX, PushPay, Parable, etc.)
- Provide direction and oversight to the Finance & Accounting Specialist
- Research and implement process improvements for efficiency and compliance
- Attend leadership and finance meetings as scheduled.
Operational Oversight
- Supervise facilities management and building security operations.
- Develop policies to enhance administrative efficiency.
- Oversee vendor contracts and execute capital improvement projects.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or a related field.
- At least 4 years of experience in financial management, facilities oversight, and operational leadership in a similar setting.
- High level of integrity, honesty, and ethical conduct in all financial matters.
- Strong organizational and problem-solving/critical thinking skills.
- Knowledge of non-profit budgeting and financial compliance standards.
Compensation and Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location:
- Hybrid work with occasional telework/flexible remote hours, as approved.
In order to be considered for this position, please complete the application and clearly identify any relevant education and certifications you have. Persons interested in the role will not be considered applicants unless they apply through this link.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Financial management: 4 years (Required)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbia, MD 21045 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000