Finance and Facilities Manager

Financial and 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

Health insurance, dental, vision, 401k matching, free parking, flexible schedule