Business Administrator

To serve the church and school by providing overall direction to the property, legal, financial and business affairs and providing appropriate leadership to and supervision of staff and volunteers.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Financial

1. Ensure that appropriate and accurate accounting and membership records are maintained including:

• Accounts payable and receivable
• Payroll
• General ledger
• Monthly income statement and balance sheet
• Bank accounts
• Investment and tax reporting
• Individual contribution records

1. Coordinate development and preparation of the church budget.
2. Monitor the purchasing of equipment, furniture, supplies and other items.
3. Help develop, implement and oversee an ongoing stewardship program.
4. Research new business procedures, computer techniques, financial programs and salary surveys.
5. Research and evaluate all financial commitments and contracts, advising administration and alerting the Board of Directors on matters requiring action and signatures.
6. Ensure that appropriate and adequate insurance coverages are in place including:

• Workers’ compensation
• Property/casualty
• Liability

1. Oversee the development program of the church in alignment with the strategic plan including items such as;

• Bequests/memorials
• Deferred giving
• Trust funds

Human Resources

• On-boarding new employees
• * Recruit, screen and recommend candidates for support staff positions.
• Work with supervisors on employee issues.
• Advise Executive Staff and Board of directors of HR issues.
• Stay up to date on local, state and federal employment laws.
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date personnel files.
• Coordinate employee benefits programs

Facilities

• Oversee the Facilities Manager.
• Approve the use of the facilities by outside groups in accordance with MVLCS policy.
• Coordinate with the Facilities Manager to anticipate and plan for future facilities development, based on projected space needs and program plans.

General

• Work with pertinent Board of Director committees to implement the church’s personnel and financial policies and procedures, including suggesting updates to appropriate handbooks.
• Establish departmental goals and objectives by prioritizing related programs, managing the use of facilities, planning an appropriate budget, delegating tasks and evaluating progress regularly.
• Work with Board of Directors and its Treasurer and committees to carry out the church’s business affairs.
• Attend staff meetings and retreats as requested.
• Attend board meetings as a resource and for informational purposes as requested.
• Cooperate with the Senior Pastor by performing any other duties when asked to do so.

• Accounting expertise
• Human resources expertise
• Health Insurance expertise
• Proficiency with software and systems necessary to carry out job functions
• An active member of a Christian Church, Lutheran preferred

• Child Care Discount