Finance Manager

**The Emmanuel Gospel Center is seeking a Finance Manager**

The Emmanuel Gospel Center (EGC) strengthens Christian leaders to serve urban communities. EGC takes time to learn how the city, the church, and their related systems are changing; we connect with the people involved to build strong working relationships; and we equip where it is most strategic, providing teaching, training, tools, and resources for effective ministry.

The Finance Manager is responsible for the overall financial aspects of the organization. EGC consists of approximately 35 staff and fiscal partners in which the Finance Manager will support in their day-to-day operations as well as ensuring that the organization overall is managed and performing efficiently and effectively. In addition, this position will work closely with the EGC Leadership Team (LT) in developing financial strategies that help meet the organization's goals and ensure that these goals are missionally aligned with EGC’s vision.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES**
- The Finance Manager will report to the Director of Internal Systems. Their duties include: _

**Financial Management Responsibilities**

In conjunction with the Director of Internal Systems, assists in developing, implementing, and documenting Financial Management policies and procedures for EGC’s general fund and cost centers. This includes general fund and program budget oversight, expense payment and reimbursements, and financial operations, including cash management and bank reconciliations. The Finance Manager will support the Fiscal Sponsorship Program by providing fiduciary oversight and other administrative services to board-approved organizations. Responsible for developing EGC’s Master Budget, including building the General Fund budget and assisting with individual budgets for EGC’s grant funders, programs and ministries.

The Finance Manager will oversee EGC’s bookkeeper and support, as necessary, in processing accounts payable, EGC’s online billing system, and overall banking and investment operations including the oversight of bank and investment balances and checking account transactions (payments, distributions, receipts, deposits, transfers, etc.). The Finance Manager will work with EGC’s bookkeeper to ensure financial reports are run and regularly produced. These reports include, but are not limited to, the general ledger, balance sheets, profit & loss statements, and cash flow statements as well as reports for the board, partners, funders, etc., as necessary. The Finance Manager will also work with the Development Manager and overall Development team to create reports for distribution to appropriate staff and funders as it pertains to program funding, grant reporting, donations, and expenditures.

The Finance Manager will work closely with the contracted Accountant to ensure that all EGC’s financial records are accurate, to prepare EGC’s financial systems and records for an annual audit, and work with the appropriate staff, accountant, and the outsourced auditors to ensure EGC’s financial records are processed within compliance of all appropriate finance laws and regulations maintaining the integrity of EGC’s financial records and supporting the organization's overall financial stability.

**Supervision Responsibilities**

The Finance Manager has a team that consists of the bookkeeper, accountant support, and appropriate/occasional volunteers and interns, etc. Supervision responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting regular staff check-ins and performance reviews with FT staff; providing mature Christian input, advice, and encouragement to all staff; and establishing a welcoming and encouraging environment within the department.

**General Responsibilities**

Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, participating in staff-associated activities such as weekly staff meetings, soul care retreats, and participating as well as helping to lead staff prayer times. In addition, this position also supports and assists, as needed, with various events such as EGC’s annual fundraiser, dinners, or other events.

**SKILLS, QUALITIES & EXPERIENCE**
- Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in business administration or related field
- 5 years or more of experience in another business or financial occupation
- Knowledge of multiple operational functions and principles, including general finance, accounting and budget development
- Ability to streamline or implement structures and roles that boost speed and efficiency while supporting rapidly shifting organizational demands
- Strong written and oral communication skills; and people skills
- Proficient computer skills (EGC currently uses Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, Donor Pro, etc.)
- Self-motivated to pursue professional development in areas of responsibility

**CRITICAL QUALITIES**
- Mature Christian faith as defined by being an active member of a local church, by agreeing with