Director of Finance

General Position Description:

The Director of Finance position provides leadership and coordination of the day-to-day accounting procedures, financial planning, financial and tax reporting, budget management functions, and implementation of the financial policies and practices of Salem Alliance and its related business enterprises.

This is a full-time position with benefits. The current Director of Finance is a licensed CPA in the state of Oregon, but this is not a requirement for this position.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting with knowledge of non-profit accounting, auditing, and taxation
• Experience in an accounting firm or nonprofit accounting office
• Strong Excel skills, including charts/graphs
• Ability to learn, manage, and trouble-shoot multiple software systems, including a comprehensive accounting system, payroll/HR system, church management database, and point-of-sale systems
• Ability to classify, analyze, and reconcile financial data and records
• Skilled in problem-solving and financial analysis
• Ability to communicate effectively with donors, staff, management, Governing Board
• Skilled in preparing financial statements and other financial reports
• Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and operations
• Skilled in responding to auditors’ and other external organizations’ information requests
• Ability to analyze and interpret laws and regulations to ensure compliance
• Ability to provide guidance and technical expertise to lower-level accounting staff
• Models the life of a fully engaged partner at Salem Alliance Church

Responsibilities:

The following is a partial list of duties currently handled by the Director of Finance.

• Cash management, including oversight and reconciliation of multiple bank and investment accounts
• Provide general oversight and day-to-day management of Payroll, General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and Contributions
• Manage the online giving system, including technical support for online donors and facilitating fundraising for mission trips
• Support donor relations
• Manage grant applications, monitoring, and reports
• Analyze complex issues and prepare understandable reports to aid in decision-making
• Provide comprehensive accounting support for coffee shop, furniture manufacturing, property rentals, and ministry school
• Prepare and monitor annual budget for church ministries and other enterprises
• Provide budget & planning support to ministry staff
• Track fixed assets
• Prepare tax returns (990-T)
• Assist ministerial staff with housing allowances and tax ramifications
• Lead Finance Committee meetings
• Prepare GAAP financial statements and management reports
• Prepare budget and financial presentations to the Governing Board
• Administer the 403(b) employee retirement plan
• Assist with employee benefits and various HR functions

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $69,763.00 - $91,540.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 5 years

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Salem, OR 97301: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $69,763 - $91,540