Chief Financial Officer – NAB Conference

The North American Baptist Conference of Churches (NAB) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and strengthen the organization’s financial operations in support of its Gospel-centered mission. Reporting to the NAB Executive Director, the CFO—serving remotely or from the NAB office in Roseville, California—ensures the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of all financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning. Proven financial management skills, with the capacity to learn and oversee multi-entity operations across U.S. and Canadian contexts—including maintaining distinct accounting systems and financial records in compliance with each country’s regulatory requirements—are essential to success in this role. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO provides insight and direction that enable the NAB to fulfill its vision—to transform communities through healthy, Christ-centered churches that reach the lost, develop godly leaders, and multiply churches around the world.

Position Summary

The CFO provides overall financial leadership and management for the International Office of the North American Baptist Conference, ensuring faithful stewardship of resources that advance the NAB’s mission to make disciples, develop godly leaders, and multiply churches across North America. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO oversees financial strategy, operations, and ministry support functions with excellence, integrity, and a commitment to the NAB’s Gospel-centered purpose.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

1. Strategic Financial Planning
   • Advise the Executive Director regarding the financial stability of NAB.
   • Consider the long-term implications of NAB income sources and develop strategies to diversify and strengthen them.
   • Strategically envision and research future income possibilities to fund ministry.
   • Oversee the strategic use of existing assets to maximize ministry impact.
   • Guide the development and management of financial assets and investments in alignment with NAB’s mission and values.
   • Maintain awareness of financial issues and economic climates in both United States and Canada, anticipating trends that may affect the organization.

 

2. Financial Management and Administration
   • Develop and implement the annual budget with authority for implementation decisions.
   • Design and manage cash flow procedures to ensure financial obligations are met in a timely and prudent manner.
   • Ensure timely and accurate financial reports to department heads, the Executive Team, and the Governing Board.
   • Oversee legal issues and maintain active coordination with attorneys in both the U.S. and Canada.
   • Manage intercompany funding between U.S. and Canadian entities.
   • Perform annual functional allocation of expenses to support Shared Administrative Cost rate.

 

3. Department and Operational Oversight
   Provide leadership and supervision to the Ministry Support department, including oversight of key functions:
   • Gift processing and receipting.
   • Accounts payable and receivable.
   • Payroll.
   • Human Resources and benefits administration.
   • Retirement plan administration (U.S. and Canada).
   • Regulatory and policy compliance.
   • Business insurance management.
   • Trust and annuity administration.
   • U.S. 501(c)(3) group exemption maintenance.
   • Records retention and permanent file agreement.

 

4. Investment, Audit, and Risk Management
   • Manage investments and serve on the Investment Committee, providing administrative support to the chair.
   • Oversee annual external audit processes in both the U.S. and Canada.
   • Oversee IT systems and technology needed to improve organizational efficiency and integration.
   • Research and address matters related to church reversionary clauses, gift mortgages, and other real estate issues, as needed.
   • Ensure compliance with nonprofit, governmental, and denominational regulations.

 

5. Ministry and Event Support
   • Active and participating member of the NAB Executive Team
   • Provide administrative and financial support for NAB’s key International Office events, including Triennial, Youth Gathering, and Bonfire.
   • Provide ministry input and direction for various ministry initiatives.
   • Promote a culture of transparency, stewardship, and service throughout the organization.
   • Evaluate the financial benefits and liabilities of proposed ministry decisions.
   • Perform other duties as requested by the Executive Director.

Requirements and Qualifications

Professional and Educational Background

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or Business Administration; advanced degree (MBA) is a plus.
• 7+ years of increasingly responsible leadership serving nonprofits, churches, mission organizations, or related. For-profit experience with significant ministry lay leadership experience will be considered.
• Proven expertise in financial strategy, budgeting, reporting, compliance, and investment management.
• Strong administrative and analytical skills, with the ability to streamline systems and lead organizational future modernization in accounting, HR, and IT.
• Strong aptitude for learning and managing multi-entity financial operations in both U.S. and Canadian contexts, including maintaining distinct accounting records for each country (recognizing candidates may need to learn this).
• Knowledge of nonprofit regulations, fund accounting, and stewardship principles. Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is not required, but would be a plus.
• Experience overseeing audits, legal compliance, and risk management in faith-based organizations.

NAB Requirements and Characteristics

• A devoted follower of Jesus Christ whose faith shapes every aspect of life and leadership.
• In full agreement with North American Baptist Conference Statement of Beliefs.
• Active membership in an NAB church.
• Models biblical integrity, humility, and a servant-hearted approach to leadership.
• Possesses a gracious, patient, and peace-promoting spirit. Ability to navigate theological, cultural, and generational diversity with empathy and respect.
• Demonstrates high Emotional Quotient (EQ) and discernment; approachable, trustworthy, and transparent.
• Passionate about advancing NAB’s mission to make disciples, develop godly leaders, and multiply churches through faithful stewardship of God’s resources.
• Exhibits excellence, dependability, and joy in work—motivated by a desire to glorify God and serve the Church well.

 
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Special Notes

If you or someone you know is interested and meets most of the qualifications outlined in this profile, please contact Tim Bernstein or recommend them for consideration. Alternatively, you may forward this information to them.

Candidates can rest assured that their names will be handled discreetly, and their inquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality.

The North American Baptist Conference is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, age, color, gender, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or physical handicap. However, by the nature of this organization and its purposes, it does limit its hiring to people whose beliefs, theology and lifestyle are consistent with The North American Baptist Conference Statement of Faith.