Cypress Methodist Church is in ministry to build bridges and create community that connects people to Jesus’ life-giving story.  We have been operating in Cypress for over 60 years.  We are seeking a new Director of Business & Administration to replace the retiring incumbent.  This role serves as an essential member of the Church staff reporting to the Senior Pastor. 

Duties:

Finance & Generosity

• Manage the financial infrastructure of the Church including the accounting processes, accounting system & related internal controls, all data within that system as well as hard copy records, associated procedures for income and expenditures, loans, bank accounts, & financial reporting
• Lead and manage Finance & Generosity staff & volunteers
• Manage the budget setting process including collection of proposed budgets from all ministry areas & functions, preparation of budget sheets including personnel budget, submittal to the Board of Stewards, revisions, and entry into the finance system
• Manage annual audits including initiating with the external auditor, supplying all required information and coordinating support.
• Manage all aspects of the finance system including all accounting entries and report generation
• Generate & issue reports.
• Manage tax filings and remittances
• Manage property and general liability insurance and approve all related invoices for payment
• Monitor bank activity and conduct reconciliations
• Monitor weekly cash flow and raise awareness when needed
• Authorize weekly payables
• Remit apportionments
• Manage vendors associated with finance & accounting
• Manage and maintain regulatory compliance of all practices within the function with law and regulations in areas including but not limited to taxation and GAAP
• Manage interface with Texas Annual Conference related to clergy benefits and execute any associated processes including clergy compensation approvals
• Collect and record contributions and prepare deposits
• Attend Staff, Generosity and Board of Stewards meetings

Human Resources & Administration

• Manage the employment infrastructure including processing hiring and termination, non-clergy benefits management, compensation and payroll, and employment records.
• Execute all processes associated with paying staff including payroll processing, tax and insurance remittals including FICA, FIT, and worker's compensation
• Maintain compliant records both in the system of record and in hard copy including but not limited to personnel files, investigation/discipline files and I-9 files
• Manage vendors associated with employment and payroll and office equipment.
• Execute accounts payable including obtaining required approvals, including Finance, on invoices and issuing payments
• Maintain the Church calendar including gathering information, working out conflicts, updating and publishing
• Manage the membership database including system maintenance, data entry, report generation, membership auditing, and data cleansing
• Lead and manage HR & Administration staff & volunteers
• Manage costs to remain within approved annual or project budgets and cash constraints. Also, prepare annual budget proposal.
• Manage and maintain regulatory compliance of all practices within the function with law and regulations in areas including but not limited to payday, payroll tax, FLSA
• When directed, assist with Church events for which additional labor is needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• Proficiency with accounting software. Familiarity with Shelby Next Software a plus.
• Stewardship of confidential information
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of internal control protocols, GAAP, accounting practices, state and federal reporting processes/regulations for sales and payroll taxes, payroll reports and general HR laws.