Chief Financial Officer (ASG)

• Serve as an officer of the organization and member of the Administrative Services Group Leadership Team (ASGLT) that participates in key decisions pertaining to strategic initiatives and operational execution.
• Along with senior colleagues, foster an ASG culture of partnership and collaboration, results, innovation, and open, effective, and transparent communication.
• Represent the A Corporation externally, as necessary, with auditors and financial institutions.
• Ensure the A Corporation Board members clearly understand the organization’s financial health and sustainability.
• Identify and deconstruct financial policies, systems and attitudes that perpetuate white privilege and racism within A Corporation.

• In collaboration with the A Corporation Board and the President, serve as the primary staff resource to the General Assembly on financial matters.
• In collaboration with the President, serve as liaison to ministry partners and as a staff resource to General Assembly special committees.
• Maintain an active relationship with counterparts in other agencies, particularly the Presbyterian Foundation and the Presbyterian Investment and Loan Program.

• Align the A Corporation with General Assembly direction and with donor and endowment fund restrictions.
• Collaborate on the creation of a unified budget.
• Develop tools and systems to provide financial information to the President and make actionable recommendations on strategy and operations.
• Guide cross-functional strategy among ministry partners to track, allocate, and analyze revenue/expense processes for accurate reporting and projections.
• Maintain clear and proactive lines of communication, keeping the President and the ASGLT informed of issues related to cash flow, budget performance, forecasting, and operations.

• In collaboration with the President, serve as the liaison to the Finance, Operating, and Budget Committee of the A Corporation Board, and support the Audit, Legal, and Risk Management Committee as needed. 
• Assist the A Corporation Board in fulfilling its fiduciary responsibility; provide required reports and data and attend Board meetings.

• In collaboration with the Controller and other finance staff, oversee financial activities including budgeting, reporting, forecasting, treasury management, accounts payable, purchasing, and payroll reconciliation.
• Develop, document, and improve all finance and accounting policies, procedures, and systems to ensure accountability, effectiveness, and adequate internal controls are in compliance with governmental, regulatory, legal, and GAAP regulations.
• Deliver comprehensive, timely, and accurate analysis and interpretation of all financial information to assist the President and the A Corporation Board in performing their responsibilities.
• Provide executive oversight for the annual financial audit of A Corporation. Serve as the accountable executive sponsor management oversight of the audit process.
• Evaluate ASG departments for cost-effectiveness and make suggestions for improvements.    

6. Innovation and Alternative Revenue Development

• In collaboration with the President and ministry partners, explore, evaluate, an implement innovative and sustainable non-donor revenue opportunities that support the mission and ministry of the General Assembly.
• Work in a connectional and collaborative manner with Stewardship and Funds Development to ensure efforts are complementary, clearly differentiated from fundraising and donor development activities, and aligned with existing giving strategies.
• Provide strategic insight through the identification and assessment of opportunities that extend beyond traditional funding models, grounded in faithful stewardship, aligned with General Assembly priorities, and evaluated to ensure appropriate compliance, risk mitigation, and the preservation of the A Corporation’s charitable religious purpose.

• Mentor and develop the finance and accounting team of xx employees.
• Work with supervisors in the finance and accounting department to set clear objectives that accomplish goals, promote a culture of service, and provide information and support to ministry partners.
• Recruit, maintain, and develop staff consistent with business needs.
• Actively demonstrate a posture of cultural humility and anti-racism.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field; Master’s degree in a related field. 
• CPA preferred.
• 10 to 15 years of progressively responsible experience within a financial and operational environment.
• Experience working in a faith-based, non-profit environment.
• Membership in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is highly desired. 

• Demonstrated commitment to leading with integrity and the ability to drive a positive “tone at the top.” 
• Treats people fairly and with respect, listens, keeps commitments, inspires the trust of others, works with integrity, and upholds Presbyterian values and ethos.
• Have a deep understanding and commitment to cultural and racial inclusiveness. Values diverse groups, ethnicities, genders, communities, cultural constituencies and points of view.
• Has an aptitude for Governance, Risk, Control.
• Demonstrated ability to use risk management for the best interests of the organization and manage risk appropriately.
• Good sense of humor.
• Commitment to transparent communications with staff and with ministry partners.

• Ability to apply appropriate leadership strategies to effectively deliver business objectives while acting proactively and thinking strategically in anticipating organizational needs, recognizing the broader environment and contextual dynamics.
• Strong sense of initiative, independence, closure, and ability to navigate multiple priorities tempered with patience for process.
• High drive for collaboration and understanding that collaboration takes dedication and time. 
• Keen awareness of how one’s actions are perceived both internally within the organization and to external-facing partners. 
• Ability to process criticism and maintain integrity when working with internal and external partners and stakeholders. 
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate complex financial data and concepts in a concise manner (written and oral presentations) to a variety of audiences (internal ministry partners, third parties, and the Church at large) as well as excellent listening and comprehension skills.
• Ability to display an executive presence and effective in leading, motivating, and managing people to optimize performance, effectiveness, and collaboration.
• Demonstrated and proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. 

Approach to Ministry Partner Relationship Management

• Positively develops relationships with stakeholders and communicates and gains commitments from internal and external stakeholders; uses emerging technologies effectively to collaborate and communicate.
• Aligns ASG objectives with stakeholder needs, manages expectations, and applies professional and ethical judgement when engaging with stakeholders.
• Ability to build constructive and effective relationships with a broad and diverse group of internal and external stakeholders.

• Ability to evaluate, justify, and implement suitable strategic options to deliver business objectives, with the flexibility to respond to the organization’s needs.
• Gets projects and initiatives to the finish line using a collaborative approach.
• Highly operational orientation and the business acumen to evaluate financial and business indicators and translate that into action.
• Demonstrated ability to think broadly and strategically, including the ability to translate long term goals and objectives into short term tactical plans and operational activities.
• Ability to foster an environment of creativity and innovation, focusing on empowerment and support of staff.