Chief Financial Officer

Chief Financial Officer – General Council on Finance and Administration, The United Methodist Church

The Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who serves as the Conference's Treasurer and Director of Administrative Services, in accordance with ¶612 of the denominational rules and practices. This position oversees the overall operations of the Finance and Administrative Services offices, including employee benefits and the Conference-wide property and liability insurance program. The Chief Financial Officer serves as the primary resource for fiscal management, providing guidance, advice, and accurate financial information.

All responsibilities are carried out in accordance with the guidelines outlined in ¶619 of the denominational rules and practices.

The Mountain Sky Conference of The United Methodist Church serves the people of Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming and part of Idaho, guided by values of accountability, inclusivity, collaboration, and transparency. Our mission is living in God's grace and abundance as we lead a re-energized, peaceful, and compassionate movement to offer the life-changing love of Jesus Christ for ALL people.

• Serve as a member of the Bishop’s executive team, providing guidance and collaboration on finance, administration, and property matters.
• Oversee all Conference treasury functions, including the Board of Pensions and Board of Trustees, ensuring adherence to GAAP standards.
• Serve as Conference Pension and Benefits Officer, overseeing pension, health, disability, and life insurance programs.
• Serve as Treasurer for the Conference Board of Trustees and Episcopal Office, supporting investment and property activities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and Book of Discipline requirements, and overseeing the Conference Ministry Center.
• Coordinate the mandatory property and liability insurance program for all churches, camps, foundations, new church start facilities, and Conference subsidiaries.
• Lead preparation and development of the Annual Conference budget in collaboration with boards, the Episcopal Office, District Offices, and other key stakeholders.
• Oversee receipt and disbursement of all apportioned, board designated, subsidiary designated, and donor designated funds in compliance with GAAP, laws, and fiduciary instruments.
• Prepare, review, distribute, and interpret accurate month-end and year-end financial reports, and coordinate periodic reporting for boards, agencies, local churches, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely completion of the annual audit.
• Translate financial information into actionable insights and communicate results across the organization; identify opportunities for growth, efficiency, revenue, and cost management.
• Collaborate with the Annual Conference Statistician to provide data and reports for remittance systems, year-end reports, and required GCFA submissions.
• Provide guidance to local church treasurers, financial secretaries, and committees on standardized financial recording and reporting.
• Oversee investment strategies, portfolio management, and evaluation of potential investment opportunities.
• Initiate the annual actuarial study of retiree health care liabilities, direct data collection, and liaise with external actuarial firms.
• Develop legislation for the Annual Conference based on board, committee, and commission votes.
• Lead the Responsible Stewardship Team and build positive relationships with key Conference stakeholders.
• Ensure personal effectiveness, efficiency, and alignment with Conference priorities.
• Develop and implement the Conference’s overall financial strategy in support of mission and objectives.
• Provide strategic financial insights to the Bishop and Cabinet to support decision-making.
• Conduct financial analysis to guide business planning and investment decisions.
• Present financial reports to the Bishop and Cabinet as needed.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks; implement internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Manage cash flow, optimize working capital, and ensure efficient resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards, working…