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Business Manager

Center Church Lake County • www.centerchurch.live
Location: Libertyville, Illinois • United States
Salary Range: 30-40k (USD)
Reports to: Business Manager

Job Overview

Aim

The mission of Center Church is to lead people to a Jesus-centered life. In support of this mission, the Business Manager will oversee the financial, HR, & administrative functions of the church.

Business Manager Responsibilities:

  • Monitor the weekly financial activity to ensure the income, spending, & bill payments are properly managed
  • Maintain proper accounting records and act as the point of contact to our bookkeeping service (MyXP)
  • Develop comparative financial statements
  • Provide financial analysis (as required)
  • Support the annual budgeting process & the monthly reporting to Staff & Elders
  • Ensure donor reporting is accurate and timely
  • Manage the payroll process by working with payroll provider
  • Manage the HR functions of the church according to the directives established by the Elder Board
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of HR documents, staff payroll and donor records
  • Manage the storage of key documents & records of the Church
  • Provide administrative & office support as directed by the Lead Pastor

Job Description

Accountability

Reporting

Business Manager – This role reports to the Lead Pastor.

Expectations

The supervisor and employee are to keep open communication with regard to the objectives and priorities of this role through the use of a Ministry Action Plan.

Required Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in accounting and HR processes or office administration
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Accounting or associates degree or working knowledge of accounting processes
  • Strong Excel, Word & database skills
  • A personal relationship with Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord
  • Commitment to the vision and goals of Center Church

Leadership Requirements

  • Interpersonal communication skills accompanied with a high emotional intelligence
  • Highly relational leader who empowers others to engage with the church’s mission, vision, and values through the Family Membership commitment
  • Ability to organize systems, events, and people around stated ministry goals
  • Ability to learn essential platforms for Staff leadership. Including but not limited to Planning Center, Click-Up, & G-Suite
  • Must take initiative to independently achieve ministry responsibilities
  • Ability to self-manage and initiate needed work to achieve objectives of Ministry Action Plan
  • Must be able to adapt and work under the demands of an intense ministry environment
  • Capacity to grow with the changing leadership demands of a developing church

How To Apply

Email Resume and Cover Letter to:  Shelly@centerchurch.live.

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