Senior Director of Business Operations

Fort Lauderdale, FL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 150000 - 200000

Posted on: 14 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Senior Director of Business Operations

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church

Fort Lauderdale Florida

The Moran Company is pleased to partner with Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church to recruit the organizations new Senior Director of Business Operations.

Organizational Background

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church (CRPC) founded by Dr. D. James Kennedy over 60 years ago has a rich and robust history of serving both a local and national audience. From its location in South Florida CRPC provides ministry services dedicated to equipping Gospel-centered culture-shaping Christians. Led by Senior Pastor Rob Pacienza the church campus provides a home base for services supporting on-site worship and community building media outreach daycare services Westminster Academy (a K-12 Christian school) the Institute for Faith & Culture and the Knox Theological Seminary. CRPC is currently completing a $26 million renovation to its Fellowship Hall creating a modernized space that houses a contemporary worship area second-story classrooms and a commercial kitchen. It will support both the church and the community and provide a new source of revenue for the ministry. CRPCs annual budget is just under $8M.

Coral Ridge Ministries (CRM) founded over 50 years ago as a media outreach arm became a separate legal entity in 1994. Its focus is on the integration of culture and faith across digital platforms. The ministry produces biblically grounded content such as the Truths that Transform program and the City of God podcast to reach the next generation. CRM also operates the Center for Christian Statesmanship in Washington D.C. providing soul care and encouragement to leadership on the Hill. CRMs CEO/President is Dr. Rob Pacienza who also serves as the Senior Pastor of CRPC. CRM is undergoing an organizational transition to maximize media impact and distribution. The organizations annual budget is $5.5M.

Position Summary

The Senior Director of Business Operations is a vital new senior leadership role reporting directly to Rob Pacienza the Senior Pastor of CPRC and CEO/President of CRM. This position will provide strategic and operational oversight for administrative financial and facility functions ensuring the business infrastructure of both organizations is robust and aligned with their spiritual missions. This position will not oversee Westminster School operations.

A primary goal of this role is to give the pastoral staff the freedom to focus on ministerial responsibilities by assuming the administrative workload. The Senior Director will support the Senior Pastor and CEO of the organizations as they provide resources and advice to the CRPC Governing Session and CRM Board.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership and Planning

Partner with executive leadership to develop and execute action-oriented plans for the church and media ministry.
Serve as a bi-lingual leader speaking both the language of ministry and business to unify diverse stakeholders.
Identify and implement cost-saving efficiencies by consolidating efforts across both legal entities.
Oversee assessment implementation integration and optimization of operational policies procedures and processes.

Financial Management and Compliance

Oversee a complex financial structure including budgeting daily/weekly/monthly financial tracking and cash flow projections/management.
Manage accounting vendor relationships (utilizing QuickBooks and RAMP) to ensure consistency and compliance; lead the annual audit process of both organizations.
Ensure total transparency and accountability for all department heads regarding budget tracking and expenses.

Operations and Facility Management

Direct the management security and maintenance of the CRPC campus (excluding all school operations and management).
Develop and execute a strategy to maximize rental revenue from the newly renovated Fellowship Hall (anticipated completion is August 2026).
Develop and execute a strategy to maximize rental revenue from the newly renovated CRM Television Studio.
Manage and approve all CRPC facility usage both internal and external requests and coordinate with school leadership to establish appropriate usage agreements

Human Resources and Team Development

Formalize HR functions including job descriptions recruitment onboarding & training and annual performance/salary reviews.
Lead and mentor staff who are motivated to serve from long-term employees to new hires.
Effectively manage personnel issues including the ability to coach teach and fire when necessary.

Professional Qualifications

A committed follower of Jesus Christ who is personally aligned with the mission vision and Presbyterian governance of CRPC.
A college degree in Business Administration Accounting Finance or a related field. An advanced degree (MBA MPA or related) is a plus.
7-10 years of senior leadership experience in a complex multi-entity environment; private sector experience is highly valued.
Demonstrated financial acumen with expertise in accounting audit oversight and cash flow management.
Demonstrated knowledge of financial platforms including Excel QuickBooks and RAMP.
Proven track record of building and leading high-performing teams through organizational transitions.
Experience in a digitally native or media-driven organization is a plus.

Competencies and Personal Attributes

Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Skilled at balancing strategic leadership with operational excellence.
Exceptional communication skills with the ability to be diplomatic and collaborative while also driving results and performance; able to easily adjust style and demeanor to meet the needs of a diverse range of stakeholders.
Thrives on making others better and supporting the CRPC Senior Pastor/CRM CEO without needing the limelight; a trustworthy and humble #2.
Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced mission-driven environment.

Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is expected to be in the $150000 - $200000 range commensurate with experience.

CRPC/CRM offers a benefits package including insurance with employer shared premiums paid time off a 403b retirement plan and discounted tuition/fees for Westminster Academy (K-12 Christian school).

Application Process

The search for the Senior Director of Business Operations is being conducted by The Moran Company. Questions about the position can be directed to Jamie Berry The Moran Company; jamie (at).

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