Finance Director

Job Description for Director of Finance 

Title: Director of Finance Department: Administration 

Supervisor: Senior Pastor 

Summary: The Director of Finance will manage all financial operations of the church. 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

The Director of Finance is responsible to: 

• oversee accounts payable and receivable in collaboration with the Financial Secretary 

• oversee all financial transactions and reconciliations for all bank accounts 

• generate monthly financial reports to resource the pastors and finance committee 

• run payroll 

• development and oversight of financial policies and procedures 

• ensure financial processes and policies follow local, state, and federal laws 

• support and resource our Finance Committee and Ad Council 

• develop annual budget in collaboration with staff and lay leaders which supports our mission, vision, and values 

Qualifications: 

We are looking for an accounting professional who can manage the financial operations of our church. Candidate must have a college degree, or equivalent work experience, and be competent in fund accounting. Experience working with finances for a church or non-profit is preferred. 

Competencies: 

• Financial literacy 

• Familiarity with or capacity to learn Church Data Management (CDM) software 

• Attention to detail, clear and accurate record keeping 

• Timeliness in completing tasks, a self-starter and independent worker 

• Strong verbal and written communication skills 

• Excellent people skills, works well with a wide range of people, able to work with and support volunteers. 

• Team player, collaborator, flexible 

Inclusiveness: 

We are a Reconciling Church. All employees must fully support our welcome statement: “Smoky Hill United Methodist church affirms that God’s grace is available to all. We prayerfully seek to openly welcome all of God’s children regardless of Christian perspective, education, economic condition, race, gender identity, national origin, physical and mental abilities, sexual orientation, age, or marital status. We commit ourselves to be in ministry for and with all persons independent of society’s regard. God blesses us all so that together we can be God’s instrument of blessing to the world.” 

Compensation:  $50,000-60,000 annually, depending on experience and education. May work a combination of in the office and remote. Position can be ¾ time or full-time. 

Benefits: Paid time off, flexible schedule, hybrid work possible, meaningful work. 

To apply, submit a cover letter and resume to churchsecretary@smokyhillumc.org. Position is currently open. Applications will be considered as they are received. 

Smoky Hill United Methodist Church 

19491 E. Smoky Hill Rd. Centennial, CO 80015 

(303)690-9816     smokyhillumc.org