Finance Manager

POSITION POSTING December, 2023 Position: *FINANCIAL ADMINISTRATOR* Result Statement: Produce and manage the accurate, timely tracking of all financial data and perform / administer all financial services of Saint Sophia Cathedral Greek Orthodox Community (the “*Cathedral*”) (which includes the Huffington Center and all Cathedral operations).
Position Reporting: This position reports directly to the Cathedral Dean and the Parish Council Treasurer and President.
Administration: The Financial Administrator will work in collaboration with the Cathedral Administrative Director and Executive Director of the Huffington Center.
Strategic Work Listing: 1.
Contribute to Cathedral policies and procedures, including manuals, as needed to maintain an efficient accounting department, and financial controls (a) to prevent mistakes or the misuse of funds, (b) to administer authorizations and approvals, (c) maintain proper documentation and the physical security of net assets, and (d) to provide protection from liability for the Dean, management and the Parish Council; 2.
Create financial projections to drive Cathedral’s ministerial and strategic objectives; 3.
Prepare each year’s budget with input from the Dean, Administrative Director, Huffington Center Committee, the Treasurer and President of the Parish Council; 4.
Provide oversight of accounting for all matters of the Cathedral, Huffington Center and Cathedral Ministries; 5.
Ensure all billings are paid on time and receivables are met within NET 30; 6.
Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly statistical analysis of stewardship and pledges and comparing with the previous years’ stewardship reports; 7.
Assist the Cathedral’s elected auditors to examine the Cathedral’s financial statements and supporting documents; 8.
Issue reports that the Auditors require; and 9.
Assist in Metropolis and Archdiocesan reporting requirements.
Background & Experience 1.
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in general ledger accounting.
2.
Well versed in GAAP accounting principles.
3.
A degree and/or certificates in accounting.
4.
Reconciliations of All Bank Accounts and Credit Card Accounts.
5.
Preparation of Annual Business Taxes and Licensing, and 1099’s.
6.
Provide monthly financial reports to Owner for review.
7.
Creation of memorized reports and transactions in QuickBooks.
8.
Generate Bi-Weekly Payroll through ADP (or Cathedral payroll vendor) and post to QuickBooks.
9.
Enter and Manage Cathedral Benefits including Health Insurance and 401K.
10.
On-boarding New Vendors and manage their Insurance Compliance.
11.
Uploading of Vendor Invoices into QuickBooks for processing.
12.
Purchase Cathedral materials and supplies.
13.
Respond to Vendor Inquiries 14.
Answer phones and perform special projects as needed.
*JOB POSTING* This is the job posting.
It attempts to qualify the character of the person applying in the first section and then gets into the standard qualifications and minimum requirements.
*Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral* https://saintsophia.
org/ is the home of the Greater Los Angeles Greek Orthodox Community including more than 1500 families.
One of the largest churches in Southern California, the Cathedral was built in 1952 and is located at West 15th Street and South Normandie Avenue in the Byzantine-Latino Quarter of the City.
*The Huffington Center at Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral* https://huffingtoncenter.
org/ is a premium 53,000 square foot event facility with meeting rooms and banquet halls (including the Maniatakos Fellowship Hall - 400 seat ballroom), a full-service catering kitchen, and The Wilson-Hanks Family Cultural Center with sports gymnasium, and performing arts facility, including The Jim Gianopulos Family Theater with Dolby surround sound.
In keeping with the Cathedral’s special role within the Southern California Orthodox community, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of San Francisco and the Huffington Center’s status as a first class, premium event facility, we rely upon the good character and service orientation of our administrative team.
The Cathedral’s objective is to enhance and deepen the spiritual life of the Community, and the operations of the Cathedral and Huffington Center, reflecting the Parish Community’s Greek heritage and the high standards of the Cathedral, generally.
*Does this sound like you and your kind of challenge?* _You have always been result-driven and disciplined to organize your tasks to ensure you achieve your deadlines.
You love solving problems and better yet, finding ways to avoid them in the first place.
_ _When team members have an urgent request that requires your help, you have the ability to detach from what you’re doing, help them to see it through, and restart your mission without being flustered or bothered.
You have a great ability to start, pause, and restart your tasks with ease.
_ _You take pride in the details and being accurate, which serves your ability to see 3-6 months ahead to project the financial health of the company and its projects.
_ _You would be a leader among Cathedral employees, a nurturer of both Cathedral good will and hospitality as well as Huffington Center client relations, and above all, a person who strives for the greater good.
_ _You would represent the Cathedral’s values, including professionalism and courtesy in all aspects of service, and, in particular, with respect to resolving conflicts and furthering Cathedral Ministries.
_ *If so, then let’s talk…* *Technologies we use:* * QuickBooks Desktop * Microsoft Office * iMac Computers with PC applications Job Type: Part-time Pay: $25.
00 - $30.
00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 35 per week Benefits: * Flexible schedule Experience level: * 5 years Physical setting: * Office Schedule: * Monday to Friday Ability to Relocate: * Los Angeles, CA 90006: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person