Description

New Hope United Methodist Church in Northwest Oklahoma City is seeking a full-time business manager. Following Jesus Christ, the mission of New Hope is to build relationships of wholeness and hope through acts of worship, grace, and service. Responding to Jesus Christ, our vision is to create a community that is joyful, generous and just. Courage, compassion, and hope are our core values and the way we embody God's love and grace. 

New Hope is a part of the worldwide United Methodist Church and the Oklahoma Conference of the United Methodist Church. Our next Business Manager will work closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership in managing the church's economic, physical, and staffing resources. 

The Business Manager serves as New Hope’s chief financial officer, operational and facilities supervisor, and human resources specialist.

The Business Manager is tasked with providing professional leadership and administrative oversight to the ongoing, day-to-day ministry of New Hope, ensuring alignment with the church’s mission, vision, values, and strategic goals. The Business Manager works closely with the Senior Pastor and church leadership in managing the church’s economic, physical, and staffing resources.

Requirements

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Nonprofit Management, or a related field; Master's degree (MBA or MPA) preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of degree may be accepted for candidates with extensive church or nonprofit administration backgrounds.

Certification or willing to work toward certification either as a Church Administrator (CCA) through
The Church Network, or as a United Methodist Church Administrator (CUMCA) through the GCFA Academy of Church Business Administration

Minimum of three years of experience in nonprofit or church business administration, operations management, and/or human resources. Prior experience in a church or faith-based organization is desired, and prior experience with the United Methodist Church is preferred.

Proven experience in nonprofit financial management, accounting, and/or bookkeeping, including budget development and reporting, GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and restricted and designated fund management.

Proven supervisory experience managing both paid staff and volunteers.

Proven experience with human resources functions: hiring, onboarding, performance management, benefits administration, and employment law compliance.

Proven experience in facilities or property management, including vendor oversight and capital improvement coordination.