Director of Finance and Operations

Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church seeks to be a congregation where God is the center of our lives. We celebrate children and youth and seek to equip them with faith to meet lifes challenges, and we work for justice in local and global communities. With a vibrant and growing congregation of approximately 500 members, our ministries include a weekday nursery school serving approximately 115 preschool-age children and a weekday after-school program serving approximately 78 elementary school-age children.

The Director of Finance and Operations (DFO) is a key member of the executive leadership team who provides strategic leadership and oversight of all financial, administrative, and operational functions of the church. This individual ensures the integrity of financial management systems; optimizes operational efficiency through the appropriate combination of people, process, and technology; oversees HR functions; seeks out and implements arrangements that provide additional financial resources for the church; and supports strategic decision-making to further the churchs mission, enabling the Senior Pastor and ministry staff to focus on spiritual leadership and program development.

Reports to: Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and Personnel Committee

Supervisor: Senior Pastor/Head of Staff

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Exempt

Key Liaison Committees: Administration and Finance, Facilities, Personnel, School Governance Committee, Investment

Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic and Organizational Leadership (20%)

• Work closely with the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and the Session, through the Personnel Committee, to establish a staffing structure that is appropriate to the needs of the congregation and the mission and resources of the church.
• Provide strategic advice to the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and the Session regarding the ongoing operational support needed to further the churchs vision.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to secure additional income from existing and additional sources, such as increased income from use of the church building and increased giving from sources inside and outside the church.
• Identify and pursue opportunities to maximize operational efficiencies and reduce expenses.
• Provide clear financial and operational analysis to inform key decisions.
• Represent the church to external partners, funders, and stakeholders as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration across departments.

Financial Leadership (40%)

• Oversee financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and financial reporting, in collaboration with the Administration and Finance Committee.
• Develop and oversee financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting, in collaboration with the Administration and Finance Committee.
• Oversee capital improvements as needed.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership, including Session members and committees.
• Implement and maintain a financial staffing structure that ensures stability and continuity in the management of the churchs finances and ability to respond to giving-related communications from members of the congregation.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee financial analysis for annual stewardship campaign.
• Lead the annual audit process and liaise with external auditors.
• Oversee cash flow, investments, and reserve strategies in coordination with the Investment Committee.
• Manage financial systems and recommend improvements, including transitioning from multiple platforms to a unified financial system.
• Oversee the churchs risk management and insurance program.

Operational Leadership (40%)

• Oversee HR functions and compliance, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure implementation of HR policies and procedures to maintain a positive and professional work environment.
• Oversee the facilities and custodial staff in maintenance, security, usage, and scheduling of church facilities, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and building regulations.
• Oversee staff responsible for all other day-to-day administrative, non-ministry functions of the church, including communications, IT, the Weekday Nursery School, and the After School Program
• Support the Weekday Nursery Program in ensuring and facilitating compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Oversee vendor contracts and agreements.
• Provide regular updates to the Personnel Committee.
• Ensure adherence to all legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
• Lead efforts to improve internal systems, tools, policies, and workflows to support a growing team.

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with working in a church environment strongly preferred; must be willing to attend services periodically and interface with congregants.
• Minimum of 710 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and operations, preferably in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization.
• Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and audit best practices.
• Proven leadership and mission-driven team and project management skills.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial management software (e.g., Excel and QuickBooks) and with use of AI to make optimal use of these tools.
• Willingness to attend some evening meetings, usually on Zoom.

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