Director of Finance and Operations

The Director of Finance and Operations at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church leads finance, human resources, facilities, and daily operations to sustain the church’s mission and long-term vitality. This onsite leadership role is based in Washington, DC and collaborates across ministry teams and governance bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Senior Pastor/Head of Staff and the Session via the Personnel Committee to shape a staffing structure aligned with congregational needs, mission, and resources.
• Provide strategic guidance on ongoing operational support required to advance the church’s vision.
• Pursue revenue opportunities from existing and new sources, including facility use income and expanded giving from inside and outside the church.
• Identify and implement measures to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs.
• Deliver clear financial and operational analyses to inform key decisions.
• Represent the church to external partners, funders, and stakeholders as needed.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and cross-department collaboration.
• Oversee financial operations, including accounting, payroll, and reporting, in partnership with the Administration and Finance Committee.
• Lead the development and oversight of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting with the Administration and Finance Committee.
• Supervise capital improvement initiatives as required.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for leadership, including Session members and committees.
• Establish and maintain a stable financial staffing structure to ensure ongoing finances management and responsive donor communications.
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations, standards, policies, and best practices.
• Oversee financial analysis for the annual stewardship campaign.
• Coordinate the annual audit and liaise with external auditors.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and reserve strategies in coordination with the Investment Committee.
• Oversee financial systems and pursue improvements, including consolidating platforms into a unified system.
• Manage risk management and the church's insurance program.
• Supervise HR functions and compliance, including hiring, onboarding, payroll, benefits administration, and performance evaluations.
• Implement HR policies to maintain a positive, professional work environment.
• Oversee facilities and custodial staff in maintenance, security, usage, and scheduling, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Supervise staff responsible for daily administrative functions, communications, and IT.
• Support compliance for the Weekday Nursery School and After School Programs with applicable laws.
• Oversee vendor contracts and agreements.
• Provide regular updates to the Personnel Committee.
• Ensure adherence to legal, regulatory, and insurance requirements.
• Lead efforts to improve internal systems, tools, policies, and workflows to support a growing team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
• Familiarity with a church environment is strongly preferred; willingness to attend services periodically and engage with congregants.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in finance and operations, preferably within a nonprofit or mission-driven setting.
• Solid knowledge of nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, and audit best practices.
• Proven leadership and mission-driven team and project management capabilities.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and strategic-thinking skills.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial management software (such as Excel and QuickBooks) and familiarity with AI tools to optimize usage.
• Willingness to attend occasional evening meetings, typically conducted via Zoom.

Technologies

• Excel
• QuickBooks
• Zoom
• AI tools

Compensation

Salary: USD 100,000 – 120,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Dental Insurance
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Retirement

Work Location

On-site at the church offices in Washington, DC, with regular interaction across ministries, staff, and congregational leadership.

How to Apply

Please email a cover letter and resume to [email protected]