Business Manager

Job Description:
Characteristics:

Solid ~  healthy relationships with God, self, others ~ Matthew 22:37-39
• A born again believer who hungers for God and His presence
• Minister to the Lord first and to others second, working with wholehearted devotion
• Know who you are in Christ
• Attend church services regularly
Accepting and accountable ~ Romans 15:7
• Walk in authentic community
• Have the heart motivation of a servant
• Be accountable to leadership
• Walk in forgiveness as a lifestyle and keep short accounts
Faithful ~ “full of faith, trustful” ~ I Corinthians 4:1,2
• A faithful steward of what God has given you
• Faithful to the ministry the Lord has given you
• Walk in integrity
• Faithful to Crossroads’ core values
Encouraging ~ speaking life into others ~ I Thess. 5:11, Heb. 3:13; 10:25
• Takes thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ and speaks accordingly
• Keeps things confidential
• Builds up and inspires others

Skills/Qualifications:

Must Have:
• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 3-5 years successful management experience
• Working knowledge of managerial accounting including but not limited to; budgeting, banking, reporting and management decision making
• Working knowledge of human resource policies and procedures including but not limited to; compensation, benefits management, recruiting and acquisition, on-boarding, performance management, organizational design, legal and regulatory management and reporting, off-boarding
• Working knowledge of facility management including but not limited to; risk management, capital planning and implementation, purchasing, supplier development, and contract negotiation
• Effective leadership skills including but not limited to setting clear expectations, equipping team members for success, empowering others and recognition and accountability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Complete the full application process: application form, references, interview, background check and training
• Attended Crossroads’ core classes or will attend within one year
• Understands and accepts Crossroads doctrinal statement and core values

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and to use standard office equipment, including a computer
• Strength to lift and carry materials weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen
• Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone
 
Job Description

Duties:
Ministry Administration/Office Management:
• Gives general direction to the weekday operation of the church office, and supports the secretarial, clerical and office personnel as assigned
• Oversees the input and  upkeep of the church’s data base system(s)
• Sees to the maintenance of all office equipment and computer systems
• Assures that proper computer backup is routinely maintained
• Facilitates staff training on church computer systems and office equipment
• Facilitates periodic review of computer systems and office equipment with assistance from the technology committee
• Administers the church office budget and building and grounds maintenance budget, including utilities and contract services
• Develops (with the SPPR Team) and administers the personnel policies and procedures of the church
• Maintains personnel records
• With the head of staff, administers the performance evaluation system for church staff
• Hires and terminates support staff in consultation with the head of staff
• Annually reviews wage and salary structures, personnel practices and benefits and making recommendations to the human resources committee
• Works with the pastoral nomination committee in assisting ministers with relocation and determining the proper relocation benefits
• Assures the church's compliance with federal and state labor laws
• Coordinates the vacation schedule
• Liaison to SPPR Team
 
Accounting/Financial Management:
• Oversees the work of the church accountant in the receipt, deposit and disbursement of all church funds
• With the church accountant, establishes a financial record system for the church and directing its operations
• Oversees the purchasing process and maintaining vendor relationships
• Oversees the preparation of monthly financial reports to ministries and committees
• Maintains a proper cash flow control to meet obligations
• Works with the church administration committee, the head of staff and the church accountant to prepare an annual budget for approval by the elders, and implements it upon approval
• Works with the appropriate committees in planning and promoting the annual church stewardship campaign and capital fund drives
• Works with the elders and the church administration committee to obtain or restructure long or short term debt financing
• Obtains an annual audit or review of the church's financial statements
• Oversees the administering of the payroll for church employees
• Assures all tax reports (941, W–2) are promptly paid and timely filed
• Liaison to Finance Team
 
Facilities Management:
• Directs the church’s maintenance program by supervising the church facility manager and outside contractors
• Develops and administers policies and procedures concerning the use of all church properties, and facilities
• Assists the Trustees in their work with architects, contractors and others in evaluation, planning, and building, remodeling and equipping church buildings
• Works with staff and organizations in coordinating the assignment of classrooms and church facilities for meetings and activities
• Evaluates annually the risk management and insurance needs of the church and reporting to the administration committee
• Oversees the energy management system, if and when acquired.
• Oversees security of the church
• Maintains an inventory of church property and equipment
• Develop and implements capital plans in conjunction with the Trustees
• Liaison to Trustees Team
 
A WIN:
The Lord is glorified ~ ministry to the Lord first and people next
People are built up, comforted, and encouraged
The operations department is run efficiently and effectively
The operations department is a healthy and vibrant area of ministry.