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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.

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

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

Reporting

The BM reports to the Senior Pastor and like all other staff, is ultimately accountable to the Board of Elders. The Board of Elders may change reporting relationships at its discretion.

Working Conditions | Schedule

This position is a full-time, exempt salaried position.