Business Analyst Job at Brentwood Baptist Church
The Business Analyst shall be responsible to the church, under the direction of the Executive Director of Central Support, for long-range forecasting, budget development, management of reserves, developing analytical reports and other special projects.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and maintain reports that will allow tracking of various reserves such as the MTI, Strategic and Capital reserves and will allow future forecasting of reserve balances.
- Develop and maintain analytical and other non-routine reports such as the Statement of Functional Expense, Capital Campaign reports, etc.
- Perform a monthly analytical review of the financial statements for errors or irregularities.
- Assist the Senior Executive Pastor and Executive Director of Central Support as needed in the development and implementation of the general operating budget. Provide supporting information for the budget brochure and presentations to the Finance Ministry team, Trustees and the Congregation.
- Maintain a program of spiritual and professional self-development.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES may include but are not limited to the following:
- Assist with other special projects such as property tax exemption applications, reviewing property and liability insurance bids, etc.
- Determine the financial processes and controls in place for potential merger churches. Assist the Executive Director of Central Support in the preparation of any merger entries.
- Prepare the capitalization entry for asset purchases made during the year through operating funds.
- Work with the church’s independent auditors in the preparation and completion of the annual audit of our financial records.
- Work with teams, as assigned, on new initiatives the church may be pursuing to ensure financial issues and concerns are addressed.
- Remain abreast of changes in user and system software and hardware requirements. Periodically review other church management software to ensure the church is utilizing the best software for our management and accounting needs.
- Complete other duties as assigned by supervisor.
COMPETENCIES AND TRAITS:
In addition to the specific responsibilities required for this role, Brentwood Baptist Church also seeks candidates that possess some general competencies and behavioral traits that enhance the effectiveness of our staff.
Management
- Effective in directing both resources and people (paid or unpaid) towards the accomplishment of goals
- Maximizes personal effectiveness by focusing on “must-dos” tasks and delegating other priorities to others
- Anticipates/avoids problems or formulates creative solutions
- Makes timely decisions that produce quality outcomes
Leadership
- Develops both vision and strategy that focuses team energy towards results
- Maintains a working environment characterized by high levels of encouragement and trust
- Drives team towards greater innovation and collaboration
- Sets clear expectations and holds team members accountable for them
Communication
- Clearly conveys priorities and directives to staff being supervised
- Uses written and verbal communication in a way that accomplishes intended results
- Adheres to commitments, schedules and deadlines
- Regularly shares information with and solicits feedback from staff/volunteers
Pastoring/Shepherding
- Demonstrates Christ-likeness and a commitment to personal spiritual growth
- Leads staff and/or volunteers by serving and not by asserting control
- Utilizes emotional intelligence, is emotionally available to those he/she leads
- Invests in the development of staff or volunteers around him/her
Self-Development
- Prioritizes and accomplishes self-development goals
- Demonstrates an ongoing commitment to obtaining the necessary knowledge, attitudes, skills and habits necessary to be successful in this role
- Teachable spirit with a desire to learn and grow
- Maintains appropriate gap between the current job description and the employee’s current abilities that allows for future growth
QUALIFICATIONS:
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles.
- Ability to analyze data and forecast outcomes or identify errors based on that data.
- Ability to manage people and work with others at all levels of employment or service.
- Ability to successfully communicate both verbally and in writing across multiple levels of the organization.
- Ability to organize work flow and solve problems.
- High level of computer skills with knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Ability to quickly assimilate to new programs and software.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university with major in accounting, business or finance. Advanced degree or certification helpful.
- Three to seven years direct experience in accounting environment.
- Audit experience is helpful, but not required.
All campuses function under the governance of Brentwood Baptist Church. Each campus is an established entity operating as a whole and permanent part of Brentwood Baptist. Each maintains pre-determined alignment characteristics that uphold the Brentwood Baptist “DNA” while also containing some contextualized characteristics to allow it to best reach its target local community. Every staff member is an employee of Brentwood Baptist.
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