Controller

Faith Community United Methodist Church
West Chester, Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 12/02/2016
Categories: Business/Administration
Job Type: Part-Time
Employee Workplace: Unspecified
Job Description:

Faith Community UMC Position Description

 

Position Title:

Controller

Reports To:

Senior Pastor

Ministry:

Business

Classification:

? Full-time  X Part-time

FLSA Status

? Exempt  X Non-Exempt 

 

 

Kingdom Purpose

 

Promote the Kingdom of God in providing support to our ministries and church through accurate financial records and leading the Finance volunteers to further the Mission and Vision of Faith Community UMC.

 

Spiritual

  • Professes Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior
  • Commitment to personal spiritual growth
  • Considers this position a life ministry, not just a job
  • Models standards and expectations of leaders within FCUMC, including:
  • membership, worship attendance, small group participation in a church
  • financial generosity, and serving out of call and giftedness

 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

 

Financial Responsibilities

  • Establishing and maintaining accurate and efficient financial practices, processes, records, files and financial reporting procedures church wide      
  • Providing support to the Finance Committee for orchestrating the annual budgeting process
  • Teaming with individual FCUMC ministry staff members to ensure responsible financial management
  • Maintaining integrity of FCUMC’s financial health in partnership with senior pastor, the Finance Committee, BSL and  Business Director

 

Additional Responsibilities

  • Prepare accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger and generates reports as needed.
  • Prepare monthly journal entries, reconcile bank statements monthly, generate monthly financial     statements to the Finance Committee, BSL and others as needed
  • Receive and answer all questions concerning all financial matters; maintain files of all invoices, correspondence, and reports
  • Provide staff support for the Finance Committee and shall work with others as may be needed/directed 
  • Prepare all monthly, quarterly and yearly reports, and assist the outside auditor in the annual audit or annual review
  • Assist in the completing and filing of all financial agreements involving banking institutions, vendors, insurance agents, claims officials, taxing authorities contractors, etc. in negotiating contracts and subsequent monitoring of financial performance
  • Assure compliance with IRS and all other regulatory agencies.
  • Develop and oversee policies and procedures for all financial activity and maintain internal controls
  • Prepare the annual financial report for the Church Conference
  • Prepare financial reports for staff, various committees or ministries upon request.
  • Record and deposit all weekly receipts from various church ministries
  • Provide staff support and monitor financial information of Faith Community Preschool

 

 Qualifications

 

Education and Experience

  • Accounting degree and/or CPA designation required
  • Minimum three years paid accounting experience required
  • QuickBooks experience a plus
  • Track record of successful and effective client and colleague relationships

 

Skills

  • Excellent team-based leadership abilities
  • Exceptional communication and organizational skills
  • Great relational skills with people of all ages and situations
  • Ability to work in and contribute to an overall staff team “strengths-based” environment

 

Physical Requirements

 

This position requires (check all that apply):

X Normal periods of sitting and standing in an office environment.

? Extended periods of sitting at a workstation/desk in an office environment.

? Extended period of standing.

? Lifting and/or pushing objects up tolbs. on a regular basis

X Lifting and/or pushing objects up to 30 lbs. on an occasional basis.

? Working with heavy machinery or equipment on ? regular ? occasional basis such as:

? Working outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions.

? Working at heights of up tofeet.

? Other:

 

 

 
   

All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions for which reasonable accommodation will be made.  All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently.  This job description is not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties and responsibilities or requirements.  Staff may be required to perform other job-related duties as requested by their supervisor.  This job description reflects assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.  This job description is not approved or for official use without the approval of Human Resources, as indicated below.

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About Faith Community United Methodist Church

Faith Community United Methodist Church since 1966, weekly attendance at 400, includes growth opportunities, children and youth program, an active missions program, and an impressive music program, both contemporary and traditional worship services, all of which make us who we are today: a place of worship, enjoyment, and spiritual growth.

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