Treasurer

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is pleased to announce a search for a Treasurer to manage the finance office and serve as the chief source of advice and information on fiscal management, assuring professional application of all accounting principles. The Treasurer will communicate regularly with local churches, and Conference leadership; on financial and general business matters and will be a major participant in financial, strategic, and conference-wide planning activities. This position will report to the Executive Director of Mission and Ministry of the Louisiana Conference and will be accountable to the Committee on Finance and Administration (CF&A) in addition to the Bishop of the Louisiana Conference. The Treasurer will serve as an ex-officio member on the Board of Pensions and Health Benefits and the Board of Trustees.

Essential Functions:

• Performs and implements policies and practices for cash management, financial record keeping, financial reporting, internal financial controls, accounting functions and other central treasury responsibilities of the conference, assuring professional application of accounting practices on the modified cash basis of accounting.
• Develops and recommends procedures to leadership and committees involving office management, financial data processing, and other fiscal and administrative functions of the organization.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership and key stakeholders to facilitate approval of the organization’s budget, in partnership with the Committee on Finance and Administration and other relevant bodies.
• Seeks continuous improvement of financial and administrative systems and drives growth, operating efficiencies, revenue maximization, expense management, cost savings initiatives, and alignment of resources to support conference goals, objectives, and initiatives.
• Analyzes financial information and provides strategic direction and leadership to support the mission, vision and long-term goals.
• Anticipate emerging financial and operational trends, evaluate internal and external risks, and proactively recommend solutions that ensure financial resilience.
• Communicates financial information effectively to diverse stakeholders to promote financial transparency and ensure the fiscal health of the organization.
• Ensures the distribution of accurate and timely month-end and year-end reports for all conference senior staff, boards, agencies, and other related parties as required. Coordinates the preparation and distribution of regular and periodic reports related to funding and cost management, inclusive of budget management as appropriate, to staff, boards, and agencies.
• Participate on boards and committees as required, providing financial counsel and strategic insight.
• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders, committees, boards, and external partners to support organizational initiatives.
• Oversees the benefits functions of the Conference.
• Oversee the administration of closed church properties, including establishment of policies and procedures for maintenance, insurance, sale, or donation.
• Provide training, support, and guidance to local church treasurers, financial secretaries, and committees on finance.
• Oversee and manage staff engaged in accounting, ensuring efficient operations and performance.
• Serve as liaison to in-house Human Resources, overseeing payroll processes, employee benefit programs, and HR policy compliance.
• Supervise payroll processes including vendor coordination, timely compensation, and submission of all related tax filings and reports to regulatory agencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required. CPA or advanced degree is preferred.  
• Five (5) years of experience in accounting/finance is required, preferably with a non-profit organization.
• 5 years of supervisory experience is required.
• High level of proficiency with MS Office products including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience in financial reporting, financial statements, and audits (non-profit and fund accounting preferred).
• Knowledge of personnel management, purchasing, pensions and insurance, and maintenance of property.
• Experience in strategic planning, including the ability to set goals, develop actionable plans, and measure performance against objectives.
• Ability to analyze problems, think creatively, and develop innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to support strategic initiatives.
• Strong verbal, written communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of The United Methodist Church and its structure and polity is preferred.
• Member of The United Methodist Church is strongly preferred.

The Louisiana Conference of The United Methodist Church is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

   Closing Date: 06/10/2025

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