Director of Finance and Conference Treasurer

Director of Finance and Conference Treasurer Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church Full Time, On-Site

Title of Position – Director of Finance and Conference Treasurer

ACA Classification – Regular Full-Time

Supervisor – Bishop / Executive Assistant to the Bishop

Revision Date – July 2026

The Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church’s mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world by equipping local churches for ministry and by providing a connection for ministry beyond the local church, all to the glory of God.

The Director of Finance and Conference Treasurer has executive functions, in accordance with ¶619.1 of The 2020/2024 Book of Discipline, serves as a primary staff leader responsible for all aspects of financial strategy, reporting, risk management, and property management, working in close coordination with the Director of Administrative Services. This role ensures faithful stewardship of the Indiana Conference resources and sustainable financial practices supporting ministry.

The Director integrates financial leadership with connectional priorities for resourcing local churches to strengthen their financial activities, and basic legal and administrative needs.

The Director provides support for Indiana Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A) and Conference Trustees.

• Financial sustainability and stewardship
• Transparent and timely reporting and accountability
• Risk management and legal compliance
• Resource alignment to support ministry effectiveness
• Strengthening local church financial capacity

• Vision and Strategic Financial Leadership: Advise Bishop, Conference leaders and local churches with respect to stewardship, connectional support, and sustainability. Lead development of the Annual Conference budget in collaboration with leadership. Provide strategic financial insight and align planning with missional priorities.
• Financial Administration: Leads the development of the Annual Conference budget with Indiana Council on Finance and Administration (CF&A), seeking input from the appropriate persons/entities, as well as plans for general expenditures and revenues. Works with appropriate boards and commissions to ensure support materials for all board/commission meetings are accurately generated and appropriately distributed. Oversee accounting and financial reporting processes. Interpret financial data for leadership and boards.
  
  Develop and implement financial and administrative policies. Oversee designated and restricted fund reconciliation and ensure proper fund accounting across all Conference funds. Lead financial institution selection and banking relationship management, including treasury, cash management, and payment controls. Interpret financial information and reports related to Conference policies in cooperation with the appropriate entities and denominational agencies.
• Financial Reporting: Direct the monthly close process and ensure the timely, accurate preparation of financial statements and reports. Coordinate the annual audit and related engagements, serving as the Conference’s primary liaison to external auditors and ensuring audits are completed on a timely basis. Oversee the Conference’s tax compliance and reporting, including federal, state, and multi-state filings, and any related matters, in coordination with legal and tax counsel.
  
  Oversee grant accounting and reporting, ensuring disbursements and documentation aligns with grant terms and donor intent.
• Investment Management: Develop and execute the Conference’s investment strategy, managing investing policies and guidelines in accordance with The United Methodist Book of Discipline and INUMC Financial policies. Exercise fiduciary oversight of the Conference’s investment assets across all pools, including evaluating asset‑manager performance and structure, monitoring distribution and spending‑policy governance, and recommending changes to the manager structure to the appropriate boards.
• Risk Management: Oversee risk management activity. Works with Conference Trustees…