Salary Range: $30-$35/hour, commensurate with experience

Presbytery Staff Position – Presbytery Business Manager Job Description
Non-Exempt Position – 30 hours / week

Purpose:
To administer the financial records of the Presbytery of Western New York ("the Presbytery") conduct business activities for the Presbytery. Support churches in the Presbytery with their financial questions.

Accountability:
The Business Manager is supervised by the Executive Presbyter / Stated Clerk as Head of Staff and is responsible to the Presbytery Personnel Committee and reports functionally to the Presbytery Council, the Budget & Finance, and other committees of Council.

Responsibilities:
- Perform all accounting functions and reporting for the Presbytery of Western New York of the Presbyterian Church (USA) in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) for fund accounting for a nonprofit religious organization. Develop and maintain processes and procedures needed for effective management of Presbytery's finances, investments, and insurances.
- Report to the Presbytery Council at its regular meetings with financial reports and interpretation as needed and provide periodic and annual financial reports for Presbytery as a whole.
- Work with the Council's Budget & Finance Committee and Stewardship Committee, in coordination with the leaders of other committees, to produce a draft annual operating budget.
- Keep ministry leaders informed about available budget resources and funds for ministry.
- Account for activity in restricted and unrestricted long-term investment funds in accordance with Presbytery investment policy and the NY Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act and manage the draws from those funds in coordination with the Budget & Finance Committee chair.
- Process contributions and other payments from member churches and individuals, for Presbytery ministries and mission, PC(USA) special offerings, etc., and send out quarterly and annual contributions reports.
- Human Resources – manage personnel benefits for Presbytery staff, acting as Plan Administrator for the Employee Benefits Plan, in coordination with the Personnel Committee and the PC(USA) Board of Pensions. Manage the health insurance plan from local insurance providers (currently Highmark) which is also open to non-ordained staff of member churches, and maintain other insurance policies (liability, W/C, DBL/PFL, UI). Update payroll for changes in compensation and benefits; process semi-monthly payroll.
- Assist and inform the Committee on Ministry in its oversight of ministers' compensation and benefits, including recommending current COLA increase/decrease and updating forms for documenting their annual terms of call.
- Assist Presbytery leaders and committees with financial aspects of planning or conducting ministry events such as retreats, youth programs, stewardship efforts, etc.
- Coordinate and prepare for annual audits / financial reviews, maintain adequate records and reports.
- Be a resource for the leaders of member congregations, helping them find answers to questions related to church finance and accounting, ministers' compensation guidelines, stewardship, property matters, Board of Pensions benefits, 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, and tax rules affecting churches and ministers.
- Assist the Property Committee and Administrative Commissions in addressing matters related to church closures. Help congregations identify and preserve records that should be transferred to the Presbyterian Historical Society in Philadelphia.
- Support the Property Committee and Administrative Commissions in matters related to church property and closures, including informing congregations about the Presbytery's Native American Ministries Fund and assisting congregations in identifying, preserving, and transferring historical records to the Presbyterian Historical Society.
- Other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
- This position is primarily remote, with occasional in-person meetings and travel throughout the Presbytery.
- Regular work hours are generally flexible and coordinated with the Executive Presbyter/Stated Clerk.
- The position requires attendance at all (at least four per year) Presbytery meetings and Presbytery Council meetings as well as Budget and Finance Committee meetings. Meetings can take place in person or virtually and often take place outside of normal business hours, including two Saturdays per year. Occasional travel throughout the Presbytery is required for these meetings.
- Attend conferences and seminars when available to stay abreast of trends, best practices, and methodologies associated with church administration.
- The Business Manager is expected to maintain a professional home office with reliable internet access and the ability to participate in virtual meetings.
- Some schedule flexibility is expected to respond to time-sensitive issues and/or deadlines.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in administration, accounting or related field preferred, lesser education with related experience may be considered.
- Knowledge of nonprofit fund accounting.
- Demonstrated skills in financial management.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
- Good working knowledge of QuickBooks software.
- Ability to make critical decisions. Ability to work independently.
- Skilled in working with volunteers and committees.
- Excellent human relations skills. Ability to work in a collegial and collaborative manner.
- Professional demeanor and personal integrity that inspire confidence, foster mutual respect, and maintain a dignified office atmosphere.
- Appreciation for the mission, goals, and values of a Christian church organization.

Evaluations:
Performance reviews will be conducted annually by the Head of Staff in consultation with the Personnel Committee of Presbytery Council.

Compensation:
$30-$35 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Presbytery offers a flexible compensation package, with final compensation determined based on the selected candidate's experience, skills, and benefit elections.

Please apply through the internal link below.