Elder Paul Knapp
Cordova,TN
Summary
Seasoned financial officer with proven success in overseeing fiscal strategies, operations, and performance for Church Ministries across diverse reformations. Demonstrated sharp insights into financial trends and opportunities to drive revenue growth and profitability. Adept at managing financial teams, allocating budget, completing financial reports, and conducting budget forecasts.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Monument Of Faith Evangelistic Church
01.2016 - Current
- Counsel and provide insight regarding financial reporting, accounts payable and receivable, asset coordination, account management and budgets.
- Shared best processes and practices of revenue collection systems to maintain information quality and integrity.
- Consulted Leadership team regarding cash flows to optimize year-end tax benefits.
- Recommended processes to collect and deposit monthly donations given by members.
- Provided direction to accountant regarding monthly financial statements, coordinated annual audits and facilitated preparation of Consolidated Annual Financial Reports (CAFR).
- Assisted with annual budget preparation and provided tools and methods to ensure budget was achieved
- Consulted Financial Administrator on the creation of reports for internal and external users.
- Provided counsel to Leadership Team on how implement and managed administrative activities related to running the ministry
COO / Director of Ministries
Greater Community Temple - COGIC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed and led church staff of 10 employees who supported administrative, bookkeeping, and maintenance activities
- Managed and provided oversight regarding the Ministry bookstore and remote sales booths at conferences and speaking engagements of the Bishop
- Meet with vendors to make sure products and services were meeting customer needs and providing value to the ministry
- Leadership and Direction to staff to provide superior customer service.
- Met and provided direction to Ministry leaders regarding vision/mission, goals and objectives and fund raising activities.
- Facilitated and led quarterly Ministry Leaders meetings to provide information, support, direction, and ideas to strength and grow the ministry.
- Provided monthly updates regarding the running of the Ministry to the Bishop/Pastor in meetings and documentation
- Led and facilitated bi-weekly staff meetings to emphasis focus areas and provide recognition
- Worked as a liaison between the Jurisdiction and Church to ensure events and activities were marketed and published to the members
- Negotiated contracts with vendors to complete large projects of repair, remodeling and on-going maintenance
Chief Financial Officer
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
02.2011 - 12.2014
- Account for and manage the day-to-day finances of the church, coordinating the maintenance of all accounts, ledgers, balance sheets, income and disbursements.
- Manage the funds of the church, in collaboration with the Treasurer, Board of Finance and Administration, and the investment committee, to assure fiscal responsibility, balancing socially responsible investment with maximum return, and provide timely information and financial recommendations.
- Coordinate all income and disbursements with Treasurer.
- Supervised the Office Administrator, Receptionist and volunteer Collectors with collections, disbursements and record keeping as appropriate.
- Coordinate all facilities use, building leases, rental contracts, maximizing usage while balancing income with community use.
- Manage 3rd party vendors.
Chief Operating Officer
MICA - Monument International Churches Assembly
01.2000 - 12.2007
- Created the implementation plan for the vision/mission of the reformation created by Apostle R.D. Henton.
- Developed and implemented strategies to attract and intake ministries and churches into the newly formed reformation.
- Developed a stragetic plan which included a 5 year plan for growth and expansion.
- Created policies and procedures for the Board of Directors and Pastors of MICA
- Established a revenue generation contribution process for the Churches to participate as a member of MICA
Deacon / Trustee
Monument Of Faith Evangelistic Church
03.1985 - 01.1995
- Participated in the counting and recording of all donations and giving.
- Participated in all financial matters of the church and developed policies relating to the counting and recording of financial donations and giving.
- Submitted monthly, quarterly, annually detailed reports of the revenue received and recorded in the ministry to the Pastor, Financial Team and Financial Institution.
- Oversaw all matters pertaining to the church building and improvements to church property.
- Provided prayer and spiritual support for the Pastor, Pastoral Staff, and Deacon Body Leadership.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05.2007
Associate of Science - Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Gardner Group
Rochester, NY06.2003
Skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Collection Techniques
- Money Handling
- 10-key Calculator
- Attention to detail
- Auditing
- Accounting Oversight
- Coaching
- Counseling
- Customer Service
- Process Documentation
- Government Non-profit Requirements
- Insurance (Health & Risk)
- Inventory control
- Money Management
- People Management
- Policies
- Quality Tools and Methods
- Safety Processes and Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
Affiliations
- Recognized as Deacon of the Year (Tennessee Central Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction) COGIC
Timeline
Consultant
Monument Of Faith Evangelistic Church
01.2016 - Current
COO / Director of Ministries
Greater Community Temple - COGIC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Chief Financial Officer
Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church
02.2011 - 12.2014
Chief Operating Officer
MICA - Monument International Churches Assembly
01.2000 - 12.2007
Deacon / Trustee
Monument Of Faith Evangelistic Church
03.1985 - 01.1995
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Associate of Science - Certified Lean Six Sigma Blackbelt
Gardner Group
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