Chief Financial Officer; CFO

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

A West Michigan religious denominational organization is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide executive-level financial leadership and oversight across a complex multi-entity structure. This role is responsible for ensuring strong financial stewardship, compliance, and long-term sustainability across affiliated organizations and ministries. The CFO serves as a key advisor to senior leadership and governing boards, providing clear, accurate financial insight to support both operational decision-making and long-range strategic planning.

The role also holds primary responsibility for investment oversight, audit and risk management, financial reporting, and policy development.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer, representing the organization in fiduciary and financial matters and participating in executive leadership and governance committees
• Oversee preparation and delivery of accurate, timely financial reporting for leadership teams and governing boards, ensuring clarity for both financial and non-financial audiences
• Provide financial analysis and strategic insight to support operational planning and long-term organizational decision-making
• Oversee investment portfolios, endowment funds, and financial assets, including performance monitoring, policy development, and management of external financial relationships
• Lead, manage, and develop finance and administrative staff, ensuring accountability, professional growth, and operational effectiveness
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies, internal controls, and compliance systems to meet legal, regulatory, and fiduciary requirements
• Oversee audit processes and coordinate resolution of findings in collaboration with leadership and governance committees
• Manage relationships with external vendors, financial institutions, and contracted service providers, including oversight of accounting services for affiliated entities
• Execute contracts and agreements within designated authority and provide additional support to executive leadership as needed

Additional Details

• Location:
  
  Grand Rapids, MI
• Compensation:
  Competitive, based on experience
• Schedule:
  
  Full-time, Hybrid
• Travel:
  Approximately 15–20 days of travel annually

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 10+ years of senior-level financial leadership experience
• Strong strategic financial planning and organizational leadership experience
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated success managing complex financial systems, teams, and reporting structures
• Commitment to the mission and values of a Reformed denominational organization
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional accounting designation preferred