Business Manager

Church Business Manager – Job Description

Position Title: Business Manager
Reports To: Board of Trustees
Position Type: Full-Time (Exempt) $80,000–$125,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. 

Benefits: Health insurance, vacation/PTO, sick leave, holidays.

Position Summary

The Church Business Manager provides strategic and operational leadership for Reedley MB Church's administrative and business functions. This role ensures that all non-ministry operations—human resources, information technology, facilities, administration, and financial management—are executed with excellence, integrity, and alignment with the church’s mission. The Business Manager supports ministry leaders by creating systems, policies, and structures that enable effective and sustainable ministry. 

Core Responsibility Areas

1. Financial Manager / Controller

• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, and reporting. 

• Prepare and manage annual budgets in collaboration with church leadership. 

• Ensure accurate bookkeeping, financial controls, and internal audit processes. 

• Supervise accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and contributions tracking. 

• Prepare financial statements and reports for leadership and board meetings. 

• Ensure compliance with tax laws, nonprofit regulations, and reporting requirements. 

• Manage banking relationships, cash flow, and financial planning. 

• Oversee insurance policies and risk management strategies. 

2. Administrative Staff Manager

• Supervise administrative office staff, ensuring efficiency, accountability, and teamwork. 

• Establish office procedures, workflows, and communication systems. 

• Oversee recordkeeping, document management, and data retention practices. 

• Ensure effective internal communication across staff and ministry teams. 

• Manage calendars, scheduling systems, and office operations. 

• Support leadership with reports, documentation, and meeting preparation. 

3. Leadership & Collaboration

• Serve as a key advisor to the pastoral staff and church leadership on operational matters. 

• Participate in strategic planning and organizational development. 

• Collaborate with ministry leaders to align resources with ministry goals. 

• Lead with a servant-hearted, team-oriented approach. 

4. Facilities Manager

• Oversee maintenance, repair, and cleanliness of all church buildings and grounds. 

• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules. 

• Supervise custodial staff and maintenance volunteers. 

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations, fire codes, and accessibility standards. 

• Oversee facility use scheduling for ministries, events, and outside groups. 

• Manage vendor relationships for repairs, landscaping, and contracted services. 

• Oversee long-term capital improvement planning. 

5. Human Resources Manager

• Maintain a healthy, Christ-Centered, and productive work environment. 

• Develop, implement, and maintain HR policies and procedures, including the employee handbook and code of conduct. 

• Oversee recruitment, hiring, onboarding, and termination processes. 

• Administer employee benefits, compensation structures, and leave policies. 

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws. 

• Manage performance evaluation processes and staff development plans. 

• Provide guidance and support in employee relations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary actions. 

• Maintain confidential personnel records and documentation. 

6. Information Technology Knowledge (Preferred)

• Oversee all church technology systems, including networks, computers, software, and databases. 

• Ensure data security, privacy, and backup systems are in place and functioning. 

• Manage church management software (ChMS), email systems, and digital communication tools. 

• Coordinate IT vendors and service providers. 

• Develop and enforce IT policies, including acceptable use and cybersecurity protocols. 

• Support staff with technology training and troubleshooting. 

Qualifications

• (Preferred) Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in business or operations management (church or nonprofit preferred). 

• Knowledge of accounting, facility operations, and HR preferred.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. 

• High integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality. 

• Proficiency in financial and office management software. 

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. 

Spiritual Expectations

• Committed follower of Jesus Christ. 

• Active participation in the life of Reedley MB Church and Church member.  

• Supports and aligns with the church’s mission, values, and doctrinal beliefs. 

• Demonstrates servant leadership, humility, and integrity. 

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with regular interaction throughout church facilities. 

• Occasional evening or weekend work for meetings or events.