The Finance and Fiduciary Management area ensures faithful stewardship, accountability, and transparency in all financial and fiduciary matters.
The Finance and Fiduciary Management area ensures faithful stewardship, accountability, and transparency in all financial and fiduciary matters. This work supports the Synod’s mission and vision by safeguarding resources, aligning financial practices with strategic priorities, and ensuring compliance with Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) polity and best practices in nonprofit management.
The Financial Review Committee serves as the primary oversight board for the Finance and Fiduciary Management ministry area. They develop policy and conduct financial statement reviews. The team is composed of the Treasurer, Manager of Finance, Synod Leader, Moderator, and two other members from the larger Synod community who have finance backgrounds. They will meet monthly to conduct business.
The Audit Committee reviews the annual audit with an independent accounting firm and recommends policy changes. The team is composed of the Treasurer, Manager of Finance, Synod Leader, and three others from the larger Synod community who have finance backgrounds. They will meet annually to conduct business.
The Budget Committee coordinates budget development and monitors the operating budget. The team is composed of Pillar Conveners, Moderators, and Staff. They will meet annually to conduct business.
The Investment Review Committee monitors investment portfolio performance, investment advisors, and policies. The team is composed of the Treasurer, Manager of Finance, Synod Leader, and three others from the larger Synod community who have finance backgrounds. They will meet quarterly to conduct business.
The Stewardship Planning team is composed of the Finance Manager, Treasurer, Synod Leader, Funds Development Intern, and two at-large commission members. They will meet semi-annually to conduct business.
The Missional Strategy Team reviews current missional activities and recommends new initiatives and fundraising strategies. The Finance Manager, Treasurer, Synod Leader, Funds Development Intern, and one at-large member. They will meet semi-annually to conduct business.