ABOUT STONE HILL CHURCH

Stone Hill Church is a nondenominational, gospel-centered, Great Commission church (Matt. 28:16-20) committed to winning, building, connecting, and sending disciples for Jesus Christ.

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Business Manager (“BM”) oversees the business operations of the church. This is a management position, responsible for overseeing church finances and reporting needs, information technology, regulatory compliance, and risk assessment, as well as facilities/grounds. In addition to day-to-day management and oversight, the BM is also responsible for strategic, long-term development in business operations, general infrastructure, and administration - and recommends changes as needs continue to grow. This position requires high-level, whole-church thinking along with creativity, ingenuity, and attention to detail in accordance with Stone Hill Church’s stated vision and identified needs. This position serves as a liaison to and with ministry personnel and volunteer staff/deacons, reporting to the Senior Pastor, and ultimately to the Board of Elders.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Personal Responsibilities

The following personal responsibilities are required of all staff at Stone Hill:

• Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, family next, and ministry third.
• Endorse the doctrinal statement of Stone Hill Church, desire to live a faithful Christian life, and resolve with God’s help to support and serve in the ministry of Stone Hill Church and abide by its bylaws.
• Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude through all interactions with the congregation, staff, and volunteers.
• Invest in and invite others to become followers of Jesus Christ.,

Spiritual

• Be a follower of God and a believer in Jesus Christ, with a desire to humbly serve the Lord
• Agree with the doctrinal statement, mission statement, staff covenant, programs, and practices of Stone Hill Church of Princeton.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Operations, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of people management experience; Senior leadership (manager of managers) preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lead and interact with people at all levels of a complex organization in a professional and courteous manner, and build strong relationships both internally and externally. Respect the confidentiality of matters made known in the course of ministry.
• Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently and grammatically. Strong oral and written communication skills.
• General computer literacy and proficiency with desktop computing tools such as Google Workspace and Microsoft Office; willingness to embrace and master new digital tools.
• Performs routine office tasks and uses office technology competently, is willing to troubleshoot when necessary. Creative and flexible problem solver.
• An ability to lead as a servant, displaying a team spirit. Ability to be flexible regarding elements of the job and time commitments.
• A demonstrated ability to multitask. Detail-oriented with strong time management and organizational skills. Strong work ethic, with a high degree of personal responsibility and reliability
• Ability to take ownership of complex projects, manage shifting priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to execute biblical conflict resolution

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

Finances:

• General oversight for day-to-day accounting functions
• Establish, monitor, and enforce accounting policies and procedures, including ongoing assessment of the internal control environment
• Periodic review of general ledger activity for accuracy, timeliness, policy compliance, and classification
• Review of pension, benefits, and payroll function, including compliance requirements
• Supervise accounting assistant/bookkeeper, including performance management, development, and training
• Financial reporting to internal staff and Finance team, including analysis of financial results and implications for decision-making
• Monitor and oversee liquidity and operational cash management, including cash investment recommendations
• Serves as staff liaison during any capital stewardship campaign
• Accountable for congregational communications regarding finances
• As needed, development of accounting and other training manuals and materials

Audit, Tax & Budget:

• Develop and oversee the annual budget process, including reporting materials for Elders and Congregation
• Liaison to internal and external audit functions for periodic finance reviews, as needed

Information Technology

• Oversees administration of the church management systems and related functions.
• Coordinates with external IT Consultant(s), scheduling IT tasks and acting as IT liaison.
• Executes purchase, installation, usage, and maintenance of office equipment, PC’s, laptops, tablets, and related equipment.
• In conjunction with staff, identifies vendors and negotiates contracted services. Administers printer leases, monthly counters/usage, maintenance/service, and ordering of supplies.
• Manages the services and technology for the office, staff, and ministries.
• Supervises all services related to website, social media, digital communication, streaming, licensing, and office service contracts.

Facilities and Grounds:

• Oversees the Facilities Manager to set a missional vision for the use of the Stone Hill facility.
• Ensures that all protocols, policies, and procedures of the facility reflect this vision and that the building and grounds are clean, attractive, safe, prepared, and maintained for ministry use.
• Oversees review and maintenance of all church facility insurance policies
• In conjunction with Facilities staff, identify vendors and negotiate contracted services
• Consent and advise role for facilities regarding major repairs, including anticipating and assessing asset replacement needs and adequacy of Asset Replacement Fund

Other:

• Contributes to church strategic planning
• Liaison to other ministry functions regarding IRS rules and compliance obligations
• General business risk management and assessment
• Member of Finance Team

The following personal responsibilities are required of all staff at Stone Hill:

• Maintain God-ordained priorities in your life by putting Jesus Christ first, family next, and ministry third.
• Endorse the doctrinal statement of Stone Hill Church, desire to live a faithful Christian life, and resolve with God’s help to support and serve in the ministry of Stone Hill Church and abide by its bylaws.
• Demonstrate a Christ-like attitude through all interactions with the congregation, staff, and volunteers.
• Invest in and invite others to become followers of Jesus Christ.