Chief Financial Officer (ASG)

Chief Financial Officer

The national offices of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation ("A Corp") "PC(USA)", based in Louisville Kentucky, serve with mid-councils, congregations, worshipping communities, and partner organizations to carry forth the mission of Jesus Christ. Approximately 400 individuals, diverse in race, age, gender, sexual orientation, faith, skills, and more, come together as colleagues to work for a world where justice reigns, peace prevails, and God's love extends to all people. This community comprises the staff of national entities: the Interim Unified Agency, the Presbyterian Publishing Corporation, Presbyterian Women, Investment and Loan Program, and the Administrative Services Group.

The Chief Financial Officer joins the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation ("A Corp") in a leadership role grounded in faithful stewardship, strategic partnership, and the ministry of administration. Founded in 1799, A Corp carries out this ministry through the work of the Administrative Services Group (ASG), a ministry of the General Assembly that helps mission and ministry flourish. Through collaborative partnership and stewardship of the church's diverse resources, ASG supports mission and ministry now and into the future by providing strategic insight, responsive services, and operational leadership across the organization.

Reporting to the President and serving as an integral member of the senior leadership team, the Chief Financial Officer provides strategic financial leadership for A Corp and supports the broader work of the General Assembly and its related ministries and agencies. The CFO helps advance a culture of accountability, transparency, collaboration, and responsive service by providing thoughtful financial leadership, strategic insight, and operational support.

The CFO oversees the financial operations of the organization, including accounting, treasury, budgeting, financial reporting, external audit coordination, and related administrative functions. The role partners closely with organizational leadership in stewarding resources, supporting long-term sustainability, strengthening operational effectiveness, and ensuring appropriate financial accountability, compliance, and risk management practices across the organization.

The Chief Financial Officer is a member of the Administrative Services Group, the staff of A Corp. A Corp is governed by a seventeen-member Board of Directors elected by the General Assembly, including representatives from General Assembly agencies and committees, seven at-large directors, and the Stated Clerk of the General Assembly and Executive Director of Presbyterian Life & Witness, who serves as an ex officio member.

Key Roles

• Executive Management in the A Corporation
• Executive Management with the General Assembly, Ministry Partners, Special Committees, and other Agencies
• Strategic Alignment
• Governance
• Financial Management
• Innovation and Alternative Revenue Development
• Team Management

The Candidate

The successful candidate has unquestioned integrity; a long-term perspective; a strong sense of accountability; a practical ability to get things done; a fair and thoughtful approach to management and an ability to operate at a very detailed level while keeping in mind the "big picture" and political dynamics and context.

Background

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ethics and Professionalism

• 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.

Leadership and Management Skills

• 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.

Strategy & Innovation

• 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.

The Location and Work Environment

This position works in Louisville, Kentucky, in the building located at 100 Witherspoon Street.

To Apply

Click here to apply for the Chief Financial Officer position or visit, click "Careers" then "Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), A Corporation Opportunities."

Additional Information/Benefits:

We believe a balanced life, with time for work, leisure, and spiritual nurture, makes us healthier and more productive colleagues. PC(USA) offers a competitive benefits package for eligible employees including

• Defined Pension Plan
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending accounts
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation Days
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays

PCUSA Commitment: Our faith in God inspires our commitment to the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging and is grounded in scripture, the Constitution of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), and actions of the General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.).

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates from Presbyterian communities in the global south and other historic Presbyterian Communities of Color, preferably with theological training and fluency in languages other than English, are encouraged to apply. Individuals living with disability encouraged to apply.