Senior Director of Finance and Operations

# Senior Director of Finance and Operations## Friendship Church Prior Lake, MNChurch/Company Size
751 to 1000

Job Type Full Time Pay Type Salary Pay  $85,000 - $115,000

Employee Workplace On-site###

Job Description:

# Position Details

Reports to:

Executive Lead Pastor Ministry Focus:
Administrative Functions

Hours:

Full-time, minimum of 40 hours per weekFLSA Status:
Exempt Hired by:
Board of Trustees Updated:
August 2026# Position Summary The Sr. Director of Finance and Operations is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of staff and operations for a multi-campus church related to finance and budgeting, general administration, facilities, risk management, human resources, information technology, and other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Executive Lead Pastor and/or Elder Board.

The Sr. Director of Finance and Operations, as part of the Leadership Team, promotes team leadership and leverages strengths in building and maintaining trusting and productive relationships throughout the ranks of leadership, staff and the body of Friendship Church.# Responsibilities General

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ensures a healthy balance between the Ministry of the church and the obligations related to stewardship and budgets, assisting Ministry Directors in budget preparation, as needed.
* Ensures that all business practices, both inside and outside the church, are consistent with the Statement of Faith, Values, Mission and Purpose, Constitution and Bylaws of Friendship Church.
* Acts as the primary internal liaison between the finance department and staff and supervises accounting personnel.
* Acts as HR Manager and serves as the primary liaison with HR & Payroll vendors.
* Manages internal resources, investments, budgeting, financial reporting, and audit.
* Provides internal support to the Deacons of Operations with finance, banking, contracts, insurance and legal compliance.
* Ensures that key policies and business processes are maintained in a current and accessible state, and that staff are properly trained.
* Attends Deacons of Operations meetings as requested.

Provides Direct Oversight of the Following Functions/Personnel:
* The IT Department through direct supervision of the IT Director.
* The Facilities Department through direct supervision of the Facilities Director.
* The Finance Department.
* The Food Services Department.
* Administrative support staff, to optimize administrative assistants’ support of Ministry Directors.
* Payroll, benefits administration and all HR functions, policies, and compliance using internal and external resources.
* Insurance and Risk Management.
* Legal/Compliance# Qualifications
** Character and Faith:
*** A mature follower of Jesus Christ with a passion for Gospel truth and discipleship.
* Lives an exemplary Christian lifestyle.
* Spiritual gifts that include leadership, administration, and discernment.
* Agree with Friendship Church’s Statement of Faith, Mission, and Values.
* Annually affirm the Minimum Biblical Standards of Conduct for Friendship Church Staff and Lay Leadership.
* Have a desire for spiritual growth, accountability, and corporate worship.
* A heart for equipping believers and reaching the unchurched.
* To have a heart for collaboration with other team members.
* Has a mature understanding of Kingdom purpose in the local church.
* Enjoy working and interacting with people. (John 13:35)
*
* Education:

*** Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting or related field or equivalent work experience.
* Master or MBA degree is preferred
*
* Skills and Experience:

**
* Required:

** A minimum of ten years of Business, Finance and/or Operational experience with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role.
* Fluency in interpreting financial statements and…