# 11 — Church Auditor

*Mayflower Church Position Description | **11 — Church Auditor***

*Governance Position*

## Role Summary

<table id="bkmrk-purposeconduct-indep"><tbody><tr><td>**Purpose**</td><td>Conduct independent review of all financial reports to ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability in the Church's financial affairs.</td></tr><tr><td>**Accountable To**</td><td>Board of Finance (but must be independent of Board of Finance)</td></tr><tr><td>**Term of Service**</td><td>3 years; 2 auditors</td></tr><tr><td>**Selection Process**</td><td>Nominated by Nominating Team, elected by Church Members; must be independent of the Board of Finance and cannot audit financial reports of Boards, Teams, or Church-affiliated organizations of which they are a Member</td></tr><tr><td>**Time Commitment**</td><td>15-25 hours/year (concentrated before annual meeting)</td></tr></tbody></table>

## Qualifications

Church Member in good standing with financial review experience or aptitude. Must be independent of the Board of Finance.

## Key Responsibilities

- Audit the reports of the Church Treasurer, Financial Secretary, and all organized clubs and groups affiliated with the Church
- For each audit, verify the starting balance, ending balance, income, and expenditures of each financial report using the raw data available from each Treasurer
- Work with each Treasurer or organization to resolve any discrepancies
- Prepare a report to the Board of Finance with the results of each audit
- Prepare a final report for the annual meeting

## Training &amp; Support

Audit procedures overview, access to financial records and systems

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*A signed acknowledgment is required when a member accepts this role.*

*The source .docx (including signature block) is attached to this page.*

*Position Descriptions | Mayflower Church | April 2026*