Director of Finance

KEY FUNCTIONS AND ROLES:

Payroll & Benefits

• Administer all aspects of payroll operation for staff and contractors, including proper withholdings for benefits and taxes, IRS and MN Department of Revenue compliance reports, etc.
• Maintain records, provide year-end tax information for state reporting, staff, and contractors.
• Manage and coordinate employee benefits, including PTO, health insurance, and retirement.
• Complete new employee onboarding enrollment in payroll and benefits programs.

Giving

• Oversee Financial Secretary and Counting team, ensuring best practices are followed.
• Develop and maintain policies around the handling of finances.
• Oversee giving statements of donors, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
• Answer questions from donors, offer guidance on ways to give.
• Participate in financial development initiatives, such as stewardship and capitol campaigns, ensuring accurate recording of pledges and funds received.
• Manage and track donations, prepare quarterly giving statements.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Chief administrator of Messiah financial operations.
• Manage and reconcile all Messiah Church bank accounts, brokerage accounts, credit cards, etc.
• Complete daily, month-end, and year-end accounting and bookkeeping tasks.
• Provide reports to: Pastors, Finance Reps, Program Directors, and Ministry Teams, including insights on any significant financial impacts.
• Pay all invoices and operation costs incurred by Messiah Church.
• Process vendor invoices through approval and payment, including proper budget coding.
• Ensure proper internal controls and audit trails regarding financial transactions.
• Prepare Annual Reports as required by the Minnesota Annual Conference Office.
• Execute financial decisions made by Servant Steering Team.

Budget Management

• Prepare yearly budget in collaboration with Pastors and Finance Team.
• Maintain chart of accounts and administer operating budget, managing general ledger.

Accounting Software

• Maintain accounting software (Quickbooks Online) and integrations with online giving platform (Subsplash) and church management system (Planning Center).
• Train and support volunteers in use of accounting system.

Compliance

• Stay up to date on Federal or State requirements impacting accounting and payroll.
• Responsible for proper withholding and reporting of Federal, State and Local taxes as required by law.
• Process year-end earnings statements for W-2 and 1099 employees.
• Maintain compliance of federal, state, or Annual Conference requirements for employers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in accounting, or related field.
• 3 years experience working as financial manager, or related role. Experience with nonprofits or churches, preferred.
• Demonstrate competency with processing payroll, developing budgets, and basic accounting activities.
• Knowledge of Quickbooks Online accounting software or aptitude and willingness to learn.

PROFESSIONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Ability to multi-task and think clearly under pressure.
• Maintain confidentiality while performing functions.
• Adhere to expectations of the staff as outlined in the Staff Covenant.
• Strong collaboration skills, including good communication, hospitality, team-building, and conflict resolution.
• Demonstrate initiative, creativity, and attention to detail.

SUPERVISION

• Director of Finance oversees volunteer teams, including: Financial Secretary, Counters, Check Signers.
• Works in coordination with Servant Steering Team and Pastors.
• This position reports to: Associate Pastor.

COMPENSATION, SCHEDULE, BENEFITS

• The Director of Finance is an exempt, part-time position (10-12 hours/week).
• Benefits include a flexible schedule with paid time off.
• Hours are flexible, with strong preference for onsite office hours on Tuesday mornings.
• Compensation range $20,000-$28,000.

ABOUT MESSIAH CHURCH

Messiah is a United Methodist Church in Plymouth, Minnesota with 900 members. Messiah is an active congregation, centered around inspiring worship, small groups, kids & youth programming, and service opportunities. Messiah is an inclusive community, rooted in the love of Jesus where everyone is welcome to be one's authentic self. Messiah welcomes and affirms the full inclusion of all people; all LGBTQIA , all ages, all races and ethnicities, all political affiliations, all economic statuses, and all abilities into the life and ministry of the church. Messiah’s mission is to follow the inclusive example and teachings of Jesus by loving God, loving each other, and loving the world. To learn more, visit: messiahchurch.org

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20,000.00 - $28,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 10 – 12 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Experience:

• related: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Minneapolis, MN 55447 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Minneapolis, MN 55447: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Minneapolis, MN 55447

Salary : $20,000 - $28,000