Job Opening  for Religious Non-Profit!
Episcopal Diocese of Iowa
Position Description
Comptroller
The Episcopal Diocese of Iowa seeks a financial professional to manage an annual working budget of 1.2 million dollars, and investments and property of 9 million. The Comptroller oversees payment of bills, receipt of contributions, and provides financial reports to annual Convention and bi-monthly Board of Directors meeting. The Comptroller also serves as financial liaison with the general church and with 64 congregations across Iowa. The position provides staff support to the financial committees of the Diocese: Ways and Means, Investments, Property and Stewardship. The Comptroller also serves as assistant treasurer of the diocese and diocesan treasurer for the Church Pension Fund.
The Comptroller reports to the Bishop of the Diocese of Iowa and serves as an integral part of a small staff, which functions as a team to support the work and mission of the entire diocese.
A successful applicant will be comfortable with spiritual and religious issues, and will be ready to serve as advisor to clergy and congregations around the diocese, on issues of finance and accountability, as well as of stewardship and planned giving.
A successful candidate would be expected to evidence a passion for the general impact of God's mission through the Church and show a willingness to grow with the Diocesan Team in effective leadership to this end.
A successful applicant will have a degree in accounting or equivalent experience in a not-for-profit organization of similar size. Experience in risk management, investments and securities, purchasing and property management will be helpful. Experience with payroll taxes would be a plus. Computer literacy is required, along with ability to work well with others in a small office, and to be a liaison with clergy and laity of the diocese, along with those in the general church office. The Diocese welcomes minority applicants.
Application may be made by sending a résumé with cover letter, and completed application to:
The Rt. Reverend Alan Scarfe, Bishop of Iowa
Episcopal Diocese of Iowa
225 37th Street
Des Moines, IA 50312
515-277-6170
Deadline for Applications is Friday, January 24th, with interviews in early to mid February. Application form is available at: www.iowaepiscopal.org.
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