NewHope Church EXECUTIVE PASTOR OF OPERATIONS/CFO

Job Posted 3/22/2024
NewHope Church
Durham, NC
United States
Experience Required
Degree Required
Job Description

Meet NewHope Church:

NewHope Church is a significant regional church in the heart of the Carolinas. The church was founded in 2002 and has seen remarkable growth over the years. NewHope is well known for its relevant biblical teaching, upbeat and contemporary worship, missional outreach, life group gatherings in homes, excellent children’s programs, and high-impact student ministries.

We have a dream, a vision, a calling to spread the gospel of Christ through our contemporary church services. Our prayer is that our community of faith be a beacon of love and HOPE for anyone who is seeking, looking for answers in this crazy world. We dream of a church with dedicated followers who are compelled to actively lead others on their journey to salvation. We want people to come expecting to encounter Christ, to build a relationship with Him, and to be engaged with others to build redemptive relationships. Our pastors and church staff are here to help disciple our NewHope family so that everyone can engage in serving with their God-given strengths and talents.

More than anything, NewHope church is what you would call, “A GOD THING!” In twenty years, NewHope has grown to a community of faith impacting across the Carolinas and beyond. No doubt, that really is the best way to describe what has happened!In the church’s short time of existence, NewHope has grown to a community of faith of thousands of people who regularly attend one of our Worship Celebrations, Sunday in Durham, and online.  NewHope welcomed the second Senior Pastor in the church’s history, Adam Bishop, in June of 2023. In just a short amount of time the church has already grown, with 400 to 500 more people attending each Sunday from the previous year. NewHope Worship has also written and published four new worship songs that are being released to the church at large in 2024. God is doing a new work at NewHope and the best days are certainly ahead!

 

About the Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO :

NewHope Church is seeking their next Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO. The Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO reports to the Lead Pastor and provides a strategic role in the overall management of the church. The Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO is responsible for planning, implementing, and managing all financial-related activities of the church. This will include (but not be limited to) direct responsibility for banking activities, accounting, finance, forecasting, strategic planning, purchasing, investments, and compliance. Our next Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO will play a major role in helping to continue our vision forward into the future.
Job Requirements
The Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO's Responsibilities Include:

Communicate, engage, and interact with the Executive Team.

Align resources with church goals and priorities through budget development and management.

Collaborate on operational and strategic issues; provide strategic recommendations based on financial analysis and projections.

Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance team to ensure quality control, productivity, accuracy, efficiency, and team cohesiveness.

Create and establish yearly financial objectives that align with the church’s plan for growth and expansion.

Recruit, interview, and hire finance and accounting staff as required.

Review all current finance-related procedures, processes, and administration, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing systems going forward.

Implement financial policies, procedures and processes as deemed appropriate by the Executive Team.

Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial reporting materials.

Work with staff to develop and improve purchasing protocols.

Prepare and communicate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Lead Pastor and Executive Team; present reports at Governance Board meetings and as requested by the Lead Pastor.

Oversee budgeting and the implementation of budgets so as to monitor progress and present financial and operational metrics.

Oversee the month-end close process, constantly reviewing procedures while eliminating inefficiencies.

Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.

Review all month-end closing activities including general ledger accounts, balance sheet accounts and overhead cost allocation.

Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors; manage preparation and support of all external audits.

Monitor and reconcile AR and Expenditures; advise Executive Team of any recommended changes to financial projections.

Ensure legal and regulatory compliance regarding all financial functions.

Remain up-to-date on nonprofit audit best practices and state and federal law regarding nonprofit operations.

Oversee weekly cash management and AP Department, approve large payables, sign checks, authorize large wires and ACHs.

Manage year-end reports, such as taxes, W-2, 1099/W-9, and contribution statements to members.

Maintain and update as needed all Insurance and/or Liability Policies for the church under the direction of the Senior Pastor and The Governance Board.

Prepare for scheduled audits and work with the auditing agency as required.

Serve as Signatory and as Church Representative in regards to all banking matters.

Reconcile and manage all bank accounts, including company credit cards accounts.

Manage financial processes by making sure internal controls are adequate & being followed. This includes helping teams stay within their budgets and helping them meet goals.

Document Finance Procedures and maintain templates.

Train finance department staff on relevant issues, procedures, software, regulations.

Assist with HR support procedures, including employee onboarding/off-boarding, benefits and workers compensation, employee files, paid time-off, retirement, and background checks.

Ensure that NewHope Church is both GAAP and GAAS Compliant.

Manage Human Resources.

Manage the Facilities Director.

Manage the IT Director.

Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Financial Administrator who will assist the Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO with all financial-related matters for NewHope Church.

Lead and oversee the Human Resources Director/IT Director.

Lead and oversee the Facilities Director.
Employer
NewHope Church



United States
Additional Job Details

What You Bring: 

The following describes many of the characteristics of the ideal candidate for the Executive Pastor of Operations/CFO:

Education & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree and significant/relevant experience working in church finance, required

  • Master’s degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance, preferred

  • 10+ years of professional experience, preferred

  • Demonstrated experience at an executive level in financial management, accounting, and operations development, with some experience ideally in the nonprofit sector

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Competency in financial accounting software & church related software

  • Proficiency and Expertise in QuickBooks

  • Proficiency and Expertise in Microsoft Office Suite

  • Ability to execute strategic operations

Personal Characteristics & Qualifications

  • Demonstrates a strong relationship with Jesus Christ and a faithful Christian walk, exhibited by a Christ-like, servant attitude

  • Devoted to the call of God and the vision of the church

  • Exhibits trust in the team and trustworthiness as a leader

  • Operates with a spirit of excellence

  • Passionately embrace the roles of coach and motivator at an executive level

  • Exhibits work that is organized and structured

  • Strong Christian character and competence. An understanding and appreciation of the importance of good stewardship and its related theology

  • A strong desire to continually grow and stay up-to-date on accounting rules/regulations, financial trends, systems, and processes, particularly in a church setting

  • Dependable to set and meet deadlines without exception

  • Alignment with NewHope’s statement of beliefs

 

What it's Like to Live in Durham, North Carolina: 

Durham is a dense suburban city in North Carolina consisting of a population of about 270,000. The Durham community is one of the most culturally diverse areas in North Carolina, offering many various dining and entertainment experiences for all to enjoy. The city is perfect for families as well as young professionals, many people are moving to the area to take advantage of access to higher education, affordable real estate, and many family amenities. Durham is situated between the beach and the mountains, with each being just a couple of hours away. For those who enjoy the urban feel, downtown nightlife and restaurants will not disappoint. There are many urban trails for jogging and biking. For those who enjoy the countryside relaxation, within the outskirts are many parks and landscapes. Durham is also home to nationally ranked college and professional sports such as Duke, UNC, and Durham Bulls Baseball. Because of the great cultural diversity of this community, anyone and everyone is welcome and is guaranteed to find their fun.
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