Hermitage Hills Baptist Church is seeking a highly skilled and experienced individual to oversee its

finances and operations. The primary responsibilities of this role ensure that the mission and health of the

church is well supported through excellent stewardship, strategic insight, and strong systems. The ideal

candidate will possess a mindset that their role—and the support staff they oversee—exist to take care of the

financial and operational functions of the church so that the ministry leaders are free to focus on ministry.

Primary Responsibilities

Financial Leadership

• Oversee all financial operations, including contributions processing, budgeting, accounting, reporting,

accounts payable, payroll, financial record keeping, and long-range financial planning.

• Oversee several staff members in the finance department.

• Lead the annual budget development process in collaboration with the staff and Stewardship Team.

• Provide accurate, timely, and transparent financial reporting for church leadership and the congregation.

• Supervise internal controls, audits, and compliance with all applicable financial regulations.

• Serve as the staff liaison for the Stewardship Team and regularly provide the team with financial reports,

updates on the overall financial health of the church, and strategies for wise stewardship.

• Serve as primary signatory and final reviewer for all disbursements of church funds.

• Manage banking relationships.

Operational Leadership

• Develop, implement, and maintain policies, procedures, and systems that support effective and efficient

ministry operations.

• Supervise, and work closely with, the Facilities and Maintenance Director to ensure buildings and

grounds are safe, clean, well-maintained, and ready for ministry.

• Participate in and support long-range planning alongside the Lead Pastor and pastoral staff.

• Manage all operations contracts and vendor relationships.

• Oversee major operational initiatives related to construction and renovation projects.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws related to employment, safety, reporting, and

church operations.

• Review legal matters related to church operations and engage legal counsel as needed.

• Assess, secure, and monitor appropriate insurance coverage for property, liability, and ministry needs.

• Provide oversight related to campus safety and security for worship services and ministry events.

• Provide leadership during emergencies or crisis situations related to facilities, safety, or operations.

• Conduct safety and risk assessments to identify and mitigate potential issues.

• Oversee and assist the human resources staff with on-boarding and off-boarding church and weekday

preschool (GROW U) staff; developing and implementing HR policies; serving as liaison with payroll

vendor; serving as backup payroll processor; working with independent insurance coordinator for

benefit contract annual renewals; and managing the process of benefits enrollment for staff.

• Ensure effective use of technology to support operations, communications, and ministry.

• Oversee the church's IT infrastructure and manage the relationship with the church's IT provider.

• Prepare reports and provide leadership to church business meetings.

• Supervise, and work closely with, GROW U Directors to set tuition, develop their budget, provide

leadership when needed, and ensure GROW U is functioning well financially and operationally.

• Oversee other needs as they arise that pertain to freeing up ministry leaders to focus on ministry.Qualifications

Personal Qualities

• Has a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.

• Actively involved in a local church and willing to become a member of Hermitage Hills upon hiring.

• In full alignment with the mission, vision, and doctrinal beliefs of Hermitage Hills Baptist Church.

• Proven character, integrity, and trustworthiness.

• Humble, genuine, hardworking, and relational.

• High-capacity leader.

• Organized, administrative, and detail oriented.

• Collaborative and cooperative.

• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.

• Committed to confidentiality, professionalism, and pastoral sensitivity.

• Possesses problem-solving skills, is calm under pressure, and able to manage multiple projects and

priorities simultaneously.

Education/Experience

• Undergraduate degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.

• Has experience in budgeting, accounting systems, and financial and tax reporting.

• Has experience in administrative leadership and organizational management.

• Has experience in creating and implementing systems and processes.

• Has experience leading multiple direct reports and managing multiple departments.

• Has experience in coordinating facility management activities.

• Non-profit or church experience is preferred but not required.

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]