Director of Finance and Operations
The Director of Finance and Operations is a senior-level executive who provides overall management of the church properties and financial reporting, supervises the maintenance staff, and manages the accounting office to provide leadership and vision to ensure the organization meets its short-term and long-term objectives.
The areas of responsibility will be as follows:
Financial Management
- Monitoring, reporting, and analyzing operating budget and endowment funds and audits. This position is ultimately responsible for the timely close of each month and providing reports to the Rector and Treasurer.
- Review prepared monthly financial reports and vestry presentation packages.
- Supervise accounting team and function, including the accounting clerk, to ensure proper accounting procedures. This also includes policies/procedures for adequate internal controls to ensure the integrity of the church’s financial system.
- Support Capital Campaigns.
- Manage the annual budget process.
- Lead contact in banking and trust relationships.
- Manage the annual audit process.
- Prepare the annual parochial report
Facilities Management
- Overall management and oversight into the facilities and grounds
- Supervise and assist the Director of Maintenance to ensure all the needs of the facility are met.
- Overall management of major capital projects
- Ensure adequate safety programs are in place to protect staff, parishioners, visitors, and physical assets.
- Work with the Director of Facilities to develop a long-term plan to properly maintain and replace assets.
- Provide oversight for all vendor contracts and relationships.
- Review and update facility policies and procedures, as needed.
- Manage relationship with True North
- Attend monthly Buildings and Grounds Committee meetings
Human Resources and Administration
- Assist clergy and lay leaders in developing and implementing effective human resource processes, including onboarding new employees and working with the Diocese to administer employment benefit programs.
- Prepare employment contracts.
- Manage the relationship with the insurance carrier to ensure adequate coverage and process claims.
- If necessary, work with legal counsel.
Little Lambs Preschool
- Assist the Director of the Little Lambs Child Care facility to maintain high standards of the facility and employment practices.
- Work with the Director to create the annual budget and prepare monthly financial reports.
Grants Administration
- Provide support for all grants programs managed by the church
- Provide financial management by assisting program managers in preparing accurate and timely reports
- Assist in preparing programming budgets
- Provide strategic support as needed
Committees
- Attend the periodic meetings of the following committees:
- Finance
- Little Lambs
- Personnel
- Cranbrook Project
- Investments
- Vestry
Required Knowledge/Skills and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting is required, with a strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; CPA preferred;
- Minimum 10+ years accounting experience, preferably in the Non-Profit sector.
- 3-5+ years in leadership or management.
- Superior verbal and written communication skills.
- A solid understanding of Microsoft products, particularly Excel, Google Suite, and Windows.
- A demonstrated ability to learn, adapt, and integrate new software and technology. Prior experience with ACS or similar donor tracking software preferred.
- Ability to multitask and meet deadlines every week.
- Expert organizational, planning, problem solving, and time management skills.
- Ability to interact supportively and professionally with staff, parishioners, and community organizations, always maintaining confidentiality and cultural awareness.
The annual salary is commensurate with experience. This position is offered with a full benefit package, including five weeks paid time off. Please submit a non-AI generated cover letter, resume and references to Pastor Manisha Dostert, Senior Associate Rector for Pastoral Administration, at mdostert@christchurchcranbrook.org.
About Christ Church Cranbrook
Christ Church Cranbrook is a thriving Episcopal parish committed to courageous love, spiritual growth, and service to the wider community. We welcome all people to join us in worship, fellowship, and mission as we seek to embody Christ’s inclusive and transformative love. Learn more here: www.christchurchcranbrook.org
How to Apply
Please submit a non-AI generated cover letter, resume and references to Pastor Manisha Dostert, Senior Associate Rector for Pastoral Administration, at mdostert@christchurchcranbrook.org.