Executive Director, Finance and Accounting
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod, Des Moines, IA, United States
Directs a team responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, and related services indicated in the department profile
Sets the direction and strategic plan for the Finance Department
Stays abreast of accounting and technological trends and makes recommendations for changes or improvements to ensure compliance, best practices, and operational optimization
Annually develops, sets, and communicates a calendar of activities for the Accounting Department and its deliverables
Annually coordinates and leads the budgeting process for Corporate Synod
Oversees preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and supports the annual audit
Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for staff
Assists the CFO with preparation and coordination of the Long Range Plan for Corporate Synod
Directs through the team the monthly close cycle including financial close, preparation of and distribution of financial statements and management reports, and other ad hoc analysis
Maintains and maximizes relationships with third-party service providers including audit, banking, investment, and financial technology partners
Monitors activities of the department for compliance with Synod Board of Directors Policies and Synod Bylaws
Maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, provide clear direction for users, and maintain stewardship over the Synod’s resources
Maintains the highest degree of ethical standards
Identifies, implements, and maintains strong internal controls and addresses risks identified by internal and external auditors
Supports, directly or through the team, key connections with District staff including the annual preparation of the Congregation Treasurer’s Manual and the annual Joint Business Administrator’s Conference
May be asked to serve, from time to time, on one or more Boards of entities across the Synod, either directly or as the CFO’s designee
Other duties as assigned by the CFO
Education and Experience
Member in good standing of an LCMS Congregation
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with significant experience in nonprofit financial management
Master’s degree in accounting or MBA (preferred)
CPA or other relevant certification (preferred)
Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of management experience and 5 years of nonprofit experience (preferred)
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Leadership and Team Building: Attracts, develops, and retains talent. Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration. Encourages growth. Proactively addresses issues. Provides direction and clarity.
Collaboration: Works effectively with others across the organization.
Influences Others: Sets a compelling direction for the organization. Recruits support for key initiatives.
Customer Service Mindset: Considers the needs of stakeholders outside the accounting organization and works to develop useful, actionable, and timely reporting across the organization
Ethical Judgment & Integrity: Models ethical behavior. Commitment to transparency and accountability. Stewardship.
Technological Savvy: Experience with accounting and reporting software and tools, process automation and design. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and similar productivity tools
Detail-Oriented: Able to zoom in when necessary and demonstrate precision, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information and following up on outliers
Strategic Thinking: Able to zoom out when necessary to see the big picture, set the direction, and align the department and resources to business needs
Analytical Mindset: Capable of distilling large amounts of data and information into actionable insights, identifying trends and patterns, to inform decision making
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Sets the direction and strategic plan for the Finance Department
Stays abreast of accounting and technological trends and makes recommendations for changes or improvements to ensure compliance, best practices, and operational optimization
Annually develops, sets, and communicates a calendar of activities for the Accounting Department and its deliverables
Annually coordinates and leads the budgeting process for Corporate Synod
Oversees preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and supports the annual audit
Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for staff
Assists the CFO with preparation and coordination of the Long Range Plan for Corporate Synod
Directs through the team the monthly close cycle including financial close, preparation of and distribution of financial statements and management reports, and other ad hoc analysis
Maintains and maximizes relationships with third-party service providers including audit, banking, investment, and financial technology partners
Monitors activities of the department for compliance with Synod Board of Directors Policies and Synod Bylaws
Maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, provide clear direction for users, and maintain stewardship over the Synod’s resources
Maintains the highest degree of ethical standards
Identifies, implements, and maintains strong internal controls and addresses risks identified by internal and external auditors
Supports, directly or through the team, key connections with District staff including the annual preparation of the Congregation Treasurer’s Manual and the annual Joint Business Administrator’s Conference
May be asked to serve, from time to time, on one or more Boards of entities across the Synod, either directly or as the CFO’s designee
Other duties as assigned by the CFO
Education and Experience
Member in good standing of an LCMS Congregation
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with significant experience in nonprofit financial management
Master’s degree in accounting or MBA (preferred)
CPA or other relevant certification (preferred)
Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of management experience and 5 years of nonprofit experience (preferred)
Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Leadership and Team Building: Attracts, develops, and retains talent. Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration. Encourages growth. Proactively addresses issues. Provides direction and clarity.
Collaboration: Works effectively with others across the organization.
Influences Others: Sets a compelling direction for the organization. Recruits support for key initiatives.
Customer Service Mindset: Considers the needs of stakeholders outside the accounting organization and works to develop useful, actionable, and timely reporting across the organization
Ethical Judgment & Integrity: Models ethical behavior. Commitment to transparency and accountability. Stewardship.
Technological Savvy: Experience with accounting and reporting software and tools, process automation and design. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and similar productivity tools
Detail-Oriented: Able to zoom in when necessary and demonstrate precision, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information and following up on outliers
Strategic Thinking: Able to zoom out when necessary to see the big picture, set the direction, and align the department and resources to business needs
Analytical Mindset: Capable of distilling large amounts of data and information into actionable insights, identifying trends and patterns, to inform decision making
#J-18808-Ljbffr