We're entering an exciting season of growth and improvement—and we'd love for you to be part of it! As Finance Officer, you'll have the opportunity to strengthen processes, improve systems, and provide trusted financial leadership that helps our mission thrive.
Mission Alignment
This role supports the mission of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference by ensuring that financial resources, systems, and processes are managed with integrity, transparency, and purpose. Through strong stewardship, operational partnership, and continuous improvement of financial practices and systems, this position helps strengthen the organizational foundation needed to support ministry effectiveness, leadership development, Gospel outreach, and a healthy culture of sustainable ministry and rest. In alignment with the Conference’s values and Sabbath-centered identity, this role contributes to building systems and operational practices that promote long-term sustainability, wise stewardship, and rhythms that allow leaders and ministries to serve faithfully without burnout.
Position Summary
The Director, Finance & Controller serves as the senior financial leader responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the Conference, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial administration. This role ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial systems and reporting while providing leadership in financial planning, governance, process improvement, and operational effectiveness. In partnership with organizational leadership, this position supports the ongoing development of sustainable systems, scalable processes, and financial practices that strengthen organizational capacity and support the future growth and mission of the Conference.
Primary Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Operations
- Lead all financial operations of the Conference, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, payroll, audits, and financial controls
- Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and stewardship of financial records, reporting systems, and organizational resources
- Lead and develop a small finance team to support effective, timely, and service-oriented financial operations
- Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to leadership, boards, and governing bodies to support informed decision-making and long-term sustainability
Budgeting, Reporting & Financial Planning
- Develop, manage, and present denominational and General Services budgets for leadership teams, General Council, and organizational ministries
- Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports, analyses, and year-end financial activities, including required calculations and allocations
- Provide budgetary consultation and financial guidance to the Coordinating Leadership Team (CLT) and General Conference leadership
- Review and advise on financial planning related to General Conference sessions, events, and ministry initiatives
Memorial Fund & Investment Administration
- Manage bookkeeping and financial activity for Memorial Fund operations
- Coordinate with financial advisors, auditors, and legal counsel as needed
- Oversee quarterly income distributions and endowment reporting
- Administer scholarships, grants, and loan processes for churches and affiliated entities
- Support gift planning activities including annuities and donor-directed funds
Governance, Stewardship & Organizational Support
- Serve as a financial advisor and resource to General Council, COSAR, boards, committees, and leadership teams
- Support retirement plan administration, governance processes, and board-related financial discussions and reporting
- Coordinate financial aspects of meetings, reporting cycles, and organizational communications as needed
- Support continuous improvement efforts that strengthen financial systems, operational effectiveness, transparency, and long-term organizational sustainability
Continuous Improvement & Systems Development
- Identify opportunities to strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and operational workflows
- Support the implementation of sustainable financial practices and scalable administrative processes
- Recommend process improvements that enhance stewardship, transparency, and organizational effectiveness
Qualifications
Experience & Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
- 3-5 years of progressive accounting/finance experience
- Experience in nonprofit, denominational, or fund-based accounting strongly preferred
Technical Expertise
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Experience with audits, compliance, and financial governance
- Familiarity with investment, endowment, or fund accounting preferred
Leadership Skills
- Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
- Strong organizational and detail orientation
- Collaborative approach with leadership, boards, and ministry partners
- High level of integrity and accountability
Faith & Values Expectations
Staff are expected to support the mission and values of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference and work cooperatively within a faith-centered environment.
Pay: $57,000.00 - $72,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
