Senior Local Unit Analyst

Overview

The Finance and Records Department is looking for an experienced Senior Local Unit Analyst to deliver advanced financial and records-management support to local units throughout the Pacific Area. This is a permanent full-time role based at the Pacific Area Office and reporting to the Area Local Unit Manager. The position acts as a dependable advisor and subject-matter expert, helping ensure that sacred funds and records are handled accurately, professionally, and in line with Church policy and guiding principles.

To meet the needs of the Church, the organization aims to build teams that reflect a wide range of perspectives, life experiences, and backgrounds across its global membership, and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced training and guidance to local unit leaders, analysts, and clerks on finance matters and membership record management.
• Make sure local units follow Church rules and procedures related to finance and records.
• Assist with financial and membership audits, including handling follow-up and resolution steps.
• Compile statistical, trend-based, and analytical reports that help leaders make informed decisions.
• Support the Area Presidency and local leaders with unit organization application preparation.
• Help strengthen internal controls and recommend process enhancements.
• Resolve issues with Church applications and systems used by local units.
• Provide operational support to regional and local unit offices when needed.
• Take part in complex area-wide projects affecting local unit operations.
• Manage and control large operational databases.
• Assist in locating members whose whereabouts are unknown.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a closely related area is required.
• Additional higher-level study, certification, or specialization is needed, such as CPA, CMA, MBA, or an equivalent qualification.
• At least 8 years of professional experience in business, accounting, finance, or a similar field is required.
• Strong working knowledge of Church financial procedures, local unit record-keeping practices, and related tools is expected.
• Good understanding of Church governance, doctrine, and Handbook expectations, usually gained through ecclesiastical leadership experience, is necessary.
• Ability to examine complex data, develop reports, and communicate findings to senior leaders is essential.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills are required.
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with the ability to train, influence, and support others are important.
• Strong computer skills, including familiarity with Church systems and standard business software, are needed.
• High integrity, good judgement, and a strong commitment to protecting sacred funds are expected.
• Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.
• A police background check may be required.

Additional Information

This is a regular employee role with a full-time schedule. The role is based onsite in Auckland, Auckland, New Zealand, at 11 Huron Street, Auckland, 0622, NZ (No Local).

There is 1 opening for this position. The posting may close at any time without notice.

Job identification: 374759. Job category: AO - Administration/Operations. Posting date: 06/11/2026, 09:41 PM. Apply-before date: 06/26/2026, 05:00 AM.

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