Director of Finance and Administration

Job Description: Director of Finance and Administration

Purpose:

The Director of Finance and Administration oversees the FLC financial climate, daily operations, facility/office management, and HR of the congregation in a manner that is supportive of the organizational vision of First Lutheran.

Essential Functions:

· Collaborate with Lead Pastors in setting and driving organizational vision, strategy, and hiring levels.

· Translate strategy into actionable steps for growth, performance management, and annual operations planning in the three areas of facility, finance, and HR.

· Ensure effective recruiting, onboarding, professional development, performance management, salary and benefits review, and retention of all employees.

· Ensure accounting records are maintained, financial forecasting, and lead and prepare the church budget along with the Annual Meeting.

· Ensure appropriate research and evaluation of all financial commitments and service contracts.

· Coordinate and monitor purchasing and inventorying of equipment, furniture, supplies and other items.

· Supervise support staff personnel in the following areas: facility manager, finance manager, kitchen manager, guest service and security.

Qualifications and Experience

• Business administration background
• Finance and accounting expertise
• Experience with data analysis and financial forecasting
• Understanding of best practices for long-term financial planning
• Strategic thinker
• Good communication skills

• Outstanding organizational abilities
• Personnel management abilities
• Strong leadership skills

Accountability:

Reports directly to the Lead Pastors.

Other Responsibilities

· Leads the Finance Team

· Serves as a liaison to the Property Team

· Senior Leader Team

First Lutheran Culture Shaping Behavior:

1. Character – We recognize that accomplishing our mission requires being trustworthy, authentic, and humble

2. Teamwork – We value working together to get things done as creative partners.

3. Community – We choose to connect to eat, pray, and play together.

4. Hungry – We want people with a desire to make a kingdom impact for Jesus Christ, doing whatever it takes with a sense of urgency.

5. Health Conflict – We commit to addressing conflict quickly and directly.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person