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Title

Chief Financial Officer, Application Close Date: September 18, 2015 

Ministry Team Common Services, Financial Services  
Reports To General Minister and President  
FLSA Status Exempt  
Salary Grade 11  
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Category Office of the General Minister and President  
Starting Salary  
Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSTIONTo oversee the operation of Financial Services of the United Church of Christ, and to serve as Treasurer of the United Church of Christ Board, the covenanted ministries, and other related organizations.  The CFO is responsible for directing the fiscal functions of the organization in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board, and other regulatory and advisory organizations in accordance with financial management techniques and best practices. This position is for a term of one-year and may be extended for one additional year at the discretion of the General Minister and President.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Oversee the overall operation and supervision of Financial Services, including assuring that monthly financial reports, wire transfers, check authorizations are completed accurately and timely.

  • Report regularly to the Collegium of Officers on the financial health of the covenanted ministries, Common Services, and 700 Prospect and make recommendations to ensure responsible and sound budget, spending, and investment practices.
  • Serve as the Treasurer of the United Church Board, and serve as Treasurer for Local Church Ministries, Justice Witness Ministries, Wider Church Ministries, Common Services Corporation, and 700 Prospect.

  • Develop/Recommend and administer  LCM Church Building  and Loan, UCC Hotel Venture LLC standardized fiscal policies and procedures as presented to and approved by the Boards of Directors.

  • Supervise the Controller, Assistant Controller and Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Manager.

  • Provide financial resource support to Executive Ministers and at meetings representing Financial Services as requested.

  • Provide staff support to Finance Committee(s) of the United Church of Christ Board and related organizations.

  • Prepare and present financial reports for General Synod.

  • Compile and report Biennial Budget at General Synod, work with ministries on timely and accurate reports for the Annual Report.

  • Compile and report financials and other corporations/operations not assigned to another ministry.

  • Remain current on accounting methodology and financial information systems technology.

  • Maintain banking relationships including arranging for lines of credit/other borrowing, depositories for funds and temporarily investing funds for the UCC

  • Oversee and Coordinate the annual UCC Audit

  • Resource Boards of Directors and Conference Ministers as appropriate

  • Maintain custody of any investments held in physical form for the UCCB and Covenanted Ministries.  

  • Contract for services for annual audit, payroll services and other accounting services as needed.

  • Other responsibilities as assigned by the General Minister and President; other needs by Collegium members will be responded to as needed and appropriate.

           

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

  • Overall supervision and oversight of staff in Financial Services

 
Position Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform successfully in this position.

 

  • Advanced degree in accounting/finance or commensurate experience, and extensive knowledge of and experience in not-for-profit, generally accepted accounting principles, fund accounting operation and supervision.

  • Financial acumen, well-grounded in accounting and administration

  • Extensive managerial experience in a culturally diverse work setting a plus

  • Ability to work in team settings, using supervisory and conflict management skill

  • Flexibility in managing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

  • Collegiality, fostering climate of respect for diversity

  • Ability to communicate effectively with Church leaders, auditors, bankers and legal counsel

  • Computer systems skills, in particular: spreadsheet (Quattro Pro, Excel), word processing (Word Perfect), and database management (Filemaker Pro, Raiser’s Edge).

  • Knowledge of the United Church of Christ

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

     

  • CPA status preferred.

                       

 

 

 

 

 

This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required for the position and is subject to review and change at any time in accordance with the needs of the ministry. Since no job description can detail all duties and responsibilities that may be required from time to time in the performance of a position, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a position shall also be considered part of the position holder’s responsibility.

 

It is expected that the person who holds this position will conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the policies of the UCC and in a manner that will reflect positively on the organization. All staff are encouraged to nurture safety within the work performed on behalf of the UCC by being attentive to self-care, education, maintaining appropriate boundaries, and the importance of referring those in need to supportive and helpful resources.

 

 

The United Church of Christ National Ministries is a Multicultural, Multiracial, Open and Affirming, Accessible to All, Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

 
Comprehensive Benefits Package Employer paid health, dental, life, and pension benefits  
Application Deadline September 18,2015  
About the Organization The United Church of Christ



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