Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Florida Conference seeks an experienced professional with a proven record of leadership for the position of Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The CFO will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the Florida Conference (Conference), including budget coordination, cash and investment management, central treasury operations, financial reporting and accounting management. The role is also responsible for overseeing the administrative functions, including Human Resources and Benefits, Facilities Management, Information Technology, and Risk Management.  The CFO serves as a relational leader, responsible for casting a vision for the Conference, while also bringing inclusive, collaborative and decisive leadership to this role.

Primary Roles:

• Serves as a valued thought partner to leaders within the Conference, supporting them in understanding how decisions impact the financial performance and sustainability of the Conference.
• Collaborates with the leadership team to ensure the Conference achieves short and long-term goals.
• Prepares and develops the Conference budget in consultation with the corresponding committee and executive leaders.
• Converts financial information into actionable plans and communicates results throughout the organization. Identifies and drives opportunities related to growth, operating efficiencies, revenue maximization and cost mitigation.
• Develops and communicates timely, accurate and insightful financial management reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Performs all treasury responsibilities in accordance with the appropriate sections of the most currently approved version of The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church. Receives and disburses, in accordance with the actions of the Conference and the provisions of the Book of Discipline, remittances from local church treasurers for all duly authorized general, jurisdictional, annual conference, and district causes.
• Establishes and maintains an adequate system of internal controls and compliance to ensure the accurate reporting of transactions as well as the safeguarding and investment of assets.
• Manages and ensures clean annual financial audits.
• Oversees the Conference's Ministry Protection Program, a self-funded insurance program that procures and provides property and casualty insurance, along with other types of insurance coverage, for all the Conference's local churches, agencies, and Conference property. Manages the financial aspects of the Ministry Protection Program including loss reserves.
• Oversees the management of Conference owned real estate and the relationships between the Conference’s property manager, real estate broker, and real estate attorneys.
• Oversees and administers the Conference benefits program to provide insurance coverage and pension benefits for Conference staff, local church appointed clergy, and retirees. Works with benefit vendors and brokers to process billing payments and resolve issues between employees and vendors in a timely manner.
• Oversees administrative areas of the Conference office, ensuring compliance with the Book of Discipline, Conference office polices, applicable employment laws, regulations and industry standards.
• Incorporates a strong customer service orientation into all aspects of the finance and administrative team’s work.
• Participation as an ex-officio member on committees.
• Participation in general and jurisdictional associations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting required, or comparable proven skills in a finance position. Master’s degree is strongly preferred.
• Seven to ten years’ experience in a senior-level finance or accounting position is required with experience in a non-profit setting strongly preferred.
• Seven to ten years of supervisory experience in accounting or business management is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles is required.
• Certified Public Accountant is strongly preferred.
• Understanding of fund accounting and non-profit organization’s financial planning concerns.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems as well as federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills.
• Membership in a United Methodist Church is strongly preferred.
• Deep knowledge of, and commitment to, The United Methodist Church and how it functions at the local church, district, conference and general church levels. 
• Understanding and willingness to embrace the Conference Mindsets, including Future Focused, Wesleyan Rooted, Passionate About People, Strengthened by Diversity and Adaptive. 
• Understanding and willingness to embrace the Conference office values of integrity, diversity, servanthood, hope and adaptability.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout the Conference, as well as nationally for connectional events and training.

Closing Date: January 17, 2025

The Florida Conference is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.

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