Description

This position is responsible for: Leading the financial operations with expertise in risk management, budgeting, forecasting, and investment management to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance in all aspects of NCC's vision and mission.

Northshore Christian Church: Vision & Mission To see our communities changed through hope in Jesus, one person at a time.

We will see our communities change as we passionately pursue Jesus, radically love one another, compassionately serve our neighbors, and relationally disciple all people.

Structure Summary This position reports directly to the LEAD PASTOR and works closely with all ministry leaders, pastors, and support staff. This FULL-time position is divided into TWO (2) roles: DIRECTOR OF FINANCE and Northshore Christian Church (NCC) Staff Member.

Essential Functions Develop and oversee the financial strategy, policies, and procedures of Northshore business operations. Ensure funds are used in alignment with NCC and NCA's mission and donor restrictions. Monitor cash flow, investments, and reserves to safeguard long-term sustainability. Implement internal controls to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and nonprofit account standards. Lead the annual budgeting process in collaboration with Ministry leaders, Finance Committee and Elder Board. Provide forecasts, financial models and scenario planning to support strategic decision-making. Prepare and present regular financial statements to the board, finance committee and leadership. Ensure compliance with tax laws and reporting requirements including clergy housing allowances and charitable contribution reporting. Maintain insurance coverage and risk management policies. Oversee audits (internal and external) and address findings. Supervise the Business Manager and finance staff. Train ministry leaders and volunteers in budget management and financial accountability. Uphold Northshore's values in financial decision-making. Promote a culture of integrity, transparency, and faithful stewardship of resources. Balance financial sustainability with mission-driven spending priorities. Possible oversight of the Human Resources and/or Facilities Departments.

Requirements

Preferred four (4) years of full-time church financial operations experience.

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Business Administration, or other related field to the position.

Demonstrated skill in developing systems for successful operations. • At least four (4) years of preferred experience in leading teams and ministries. • Sound beliefs and practices consistent with the Word of God and NCC's statement of faith as demonstrated through references and teaching examples. • Demonstrates relational leadership and humility. • Demonstrates discipleship consistent with NCC's model (A disciple is one who is committed to following Jesus, being changed by Jesus, being on mission with Jesus - based on Matthew 4:19). • Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to build knowledge and skills. • Computer Skills - Knowledge, experience, and/or willingness to learn necessary computer hardware/software skills (e.g., word processing, e-mail, internet) required for this position, as well as the basic functionality of organizational tools for productivity and communication

NCC Staff Member Organizational Expectations To perform the job successfully, an individual must demonstrate the following organizational standards competently: • With Christ - A heart for God evidenced by proven character and Spirit-mindedness that "apart from Christ we can do nothing". • Family - NCC is family first before it's an organization, going to great lengths to care for one another well, care for the whole person/family by loving, serving, and discipling. Giving grace, offering forgiveness, and working hard to bring others along and together relationally, rather than simply making efficient management/business decisions. Treating others the way we would want to be treated. • Personal Ownership - Owns NCC's vision and mission for themselves. • Discipleship - Committed to a life of discipleship: Continuing to be discipled by a mature believer, and is making disciples of Jesus who, in turn, will make disciples of Jesus. • Relational - Values a work/church/team environment that is genuine, personable, authentic, honest, and caring; prioritizes relationships and people over tasks. • Biblical Worldview - Uses God's Word as the authoritative guide in all things. • Team Player - Balances team and individual responsibilities; exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; collaborates well with others to carry out ministry initiatives; exhibits Christ-like confidence in self and others; effectively influences actions and opinions of others. Demonstrates peer-to-peer accountability, emotional and spiritual support, and shouldering the load together with and for the team. Actively and willing participates in team meetings and discussions. • Honor - Treats people with respect, dignity, and honor; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others; works ethically and with integrity. • Initiative - Personal diligence in taking action independent of others' instructions, which produces follow-through in tasks and responsibilities. Seeks out help and offers help in times of need, personally, professionally, and ministerially. Sets and achieves challenging goals; demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; measures self against God's standard of excellence. • High Productivity - Works hard in meeting kingdom objectives, striving for excellence, and bringing about healthy and productive ministry unto the Lord. • Coachable - Demonstrates humility in being coachable, approachable, and always willing to grow. • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions. • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan. Is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Actively and willingly participates in team meetings and discussions. • Volunteer-based Ministry - Always looking for opportunities to bring others into the ministry regardless of position; utilizes, trains, and equips volunteers; delegates responsibilities to trustworthy people. • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; upholds organizational values. • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities effectively; manages time and priorities efficiently; sets goals and objectives. • Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments; dresses appropriately to project a professional image and responsibility as a role model. • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly; follows wisdom, discernment, and policy with regard to working with the opposite sex and/or minors. • Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands and interruptions; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events. • Conflict Resolution - Committed to resolving conflict biblically (Matthew 18); takes responsibility to have necessary, honest conversations with grace and truth for the sake of unity and resolution; willing to receive critical feedback; willing to take ownership of faults, apologize, and ask for forgiveness; willing to offer forgiveness when wronged; willing to follow leadership in resolution efforts. Attendance & Membership Requirements The employee must actively participate in onsite corporate worship and become a member of Northshore Christian Church within six (6) months of their date of hire. Physical Requirements Regularly required to talk, hear, and sit. Must be able to move about the campus and buildings. Use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform related duties outside of their everyday responsibilities, as needed.