Interim Finance Manager

Minister, Elders and Deacons of the Reformed Protestant Dutc•New York, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

West End Collegiate Church is seeking a part-time Interim Finance Manager to support the church’s long-term financial sustainability. The role works with the Senior Minister and the Director of Finance at the Collegiate Church Central Office, serving as part of the local West End team and as a link between West End and the broader Collegiate system. The Central Office provides shared financial, audit, payroll, HR, and other services. The position also liaises with the Central Office CHRO on payroll and benefits administration. The Interim Finance Manager will move West End from outsourced bookkeeping and in-house financial support toward a more efficient, automated, and effective workflow for financial and administrative matters. The position is in person at West End Church, Monday through Friday, for 25 hours per week, through June 30, 2027. It may become permanent. The church is structured as an LLC, operates as a nonprofit entity, and consolidates with Collegiate entities for financial reporting.

Requirements

Significant experience in financial and account management, particularly in nonprofit, faith-based, or startup environments.
Experience using the Oracle NetSuite platform.
Exceptional administrative and interpersonal skills.
A collaborative approach that balances brainstorming with others, responsibilities to the overall function of the church, and independent work.
Flexibility and creative problem-solving ability, including a focus on identifying an appropriate permanent solution.
Appreciation of faith and the role faith-based organizations play in civic society, neighborhoods, and the broader community.

Responsibilities

Maintain the general ledger and administer accounts receivable in Oracle NetSuite; integrate NetSuite with online donation, CRM, and banking platforms.
Ensure financial records and statements comply with US GAAP.
Create monthly reporting automations, including budget-to-actual reporting, cash-on-hand reporting, and full-year forecasting, for review by the Senior Minister and West End’s Board.
Reconcile credit card statements, employee reimbursements, and program expenses.
Work with the Senior Minister to track the annual budget and maintain real-time awareness of budget status.
Generate checks, ACH batch payments, and other electronic payments, and ensure payments reach the intended recipients.
Provide documentation, receipts, and schedules requested by the Director of Finance, the Collegiate Church’s Audit Committee, or the Senior Minister.
Create and implement local nonprofit accounting best practices and ensure compliance with Central Office policies.
Work with the Senior Minister and West End’s Board Treasurer to advise on and develop a permanent financial workflow solution for after July 1, 2027.
Build an in-person relationship with the local bank branch team, make deposits, and conduct financial affairs with the church’s banks as needed.
Monitor endowment assets under management and work with fund managers and the Treasurer to monitor gains, losses, and quarterly withdrawals.
Work with the CHRO to support compliance in payroll and administrative matters, particularly for part-time employees, freelance contractors, and artists.
Contribute to a warm, welcoming, collaborative church culture centered on helping individuals and the community thrive.