Vice President of Finance and Accounting

This posting will close November 19, 2026, at 11:00 pm central time.

The ELCA is one of the largest Christian denominations in the United States, with 3 million members in more than 8,700 worshipping communities across the 50 states and in the Caribbean region (Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands). With a vision to live in a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love in Christ makes for all people and creation, the ELCA strives to be a welcoming, thriving, and connected church that introduces people to Jesus so they can discover community, justice, and love.

The Mission Investment Fund (MIF), a financial ministry of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), supports the establishment and growth of congregations and other church-affiliated ministries by providing financing for building projects. MIF also offers socially responsible investment products to both individuals and ministries, the proceeds of which fund the loan program and provide investors with financial returns.

The ELCA Federal Credit Union, a financial ministry partner of the Mission Investment Fund, offers financial products and services to members, pastors, congregations, synods, affiliated ministries, and their employees. The portfolio of products includes low-cost loans, deposit accounts, credit cards, and other solutions within a not-for-profit, cooperative structure.

MIF's values are rooted in Christian faith, Lutheran traditions, and our identity as a ministry of the ELCA:

| Integrity | Customer Focus | Inclusion and Diversity | Faithful Stewardship | Courage and Openness to Change |

At MIF, your work directly funds the building of new churches, the renovation of community centers, and the expansion of social services across the country. We offer a competitive benefits package, a culture of inclusivity and belonging, and the opportunity to lead at the intersection of faith and finance.

The Vice President of Finance & Accounting is a key member of the MIF leadership team responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, operational oversight, and fiduciary stewardship for the organization. This role ensures the organization's financial strength and stability while supporting its mission to serve MIF customers and partners. The position partners closely with executive leadership, governance boards, auditors, staff, and other stakeholders to maintain disciplined financial management as a foundation for growth and enabler of ministry impact.

This position leads financial planning and analysis, asset-liability management, treasury, and investment management activities. This role also oversees accounting activities.

This is a full-time, regular, exempt, Chicago-based, hybrid position. This position has responsibilities that will require being in the office on a weekly basis, typically 2-3 days most weeks and possibly more days when meetings and other events are required of this position.

The eligibility of a candidate for remote or hybrid positions may depend on the residency of the candidate, and the budget for the role, including salary or pay, insurance coverage, and/or tax burden. Candidates for this position must reside within the fifty United States or the District of Columbia and be authorized to work lawfully in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• Develop and execute financial strategies that support the organization's mission, strategic…