Financial and Facilities Manager
Financial & Facilities Manager
For Christ Church, Cambridge, The Episcopal Church in Harvard Square
Join our vibrant faith community as we seek a detail-oriented professional to serve as the backbone of our church's financial and physical plant health. If interested, please send resume and cover letter to The Rev. Kate Ekrem at rector@cccambridge.org.
What Makes This Role Special:
- Technology-Forward: Master church management systems (Realm) and digital banking platforms
- Direct Impact: Your work directly enables our ministries, outreach programs, and community services
- Professional Growth: Develop expertise in facilities management and church financial management
- Salary: $70,000-$75,000
- Flexible Schedule: Option to work remotely 2 days per week; free parking when in person
What you’ll be doing?
Financial Stewardship Excellence
- Serve as the master administrator for our digital giving platform, helping parishioners engage with generous giving
- Ensure every dollar donated reaches its intended purpose through meticulous fund management
- Partner with leadership to prepare insightful monthly and yearly financial reviews
- Identify trends and variances that inform better decision-making
- Support budget planning and quarterly financial assessments
Digital Systems Leadership
- Become the resident expert on Realm Accounting
- Streamline payment processes through modern online banking systems
- Create and maintain digital filing systems that support transparency and efficiency
- Support technology purchases such as phone, computer, internet, or copier systems.
Management of Historic Buildings
- Work closely with our Property Committee leaders, clergy team, and volunteers to maintain our historic buildings where George Washington worshipped and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke.
- Manage relationships with our tenants and ministry partners such as a meal program for those in need and a nursery school
- Negotiate service contracts for landscaping, trash removal, and other vendors
- Supervise our team of dedicated sextons (janitors) to keep our buildings looking their best for worship and church events
What You'll Master
- Realm Church Management System - Complete proficiency in both Accounting and Giving modules
- Digital Banking Operations - online bill pay and account management
- Payroll Processing - OnPay system for full and part time staff
- Personnel documentation – Keep track of employee tax and benefit information
- Financial Analysis - Monthly reporting and variance analysis
- Compliance & Controls - Church financial policies and accounting best practices
- Building Management: Help create a comprehensive plan for keeping up our historic buildings and oversee day-to-day maintenance
Ideal Candidate
We're looking for someone who combines:
- Technical aptitude for learning new software systems quickly
- Attention to detail in handling financial transactions
- Organizational skills for managing multiple workflows
- Communication abilities for working with diverse stakeholders
- Discretion and integrity in handling confidential financial information
- Flexibility to adapt to the unique rhythms of church life
Minimum Qualifications
- Proficiency in MS Office, Google Docs/Sheets and Excel.
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills, especially related to motivating and coordinating volunteers
Preferred Skills & Experience
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g QuickBooks) and database management
- Knowledge of nonprofit GAAP, fund accounting, and financial reporting standards
- Educational background in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
Christ Church Cambridge
0 Garden Street
Cambridge MA 02138