Financial Officer

The Seventh Day Baptist General Conference is seeking a Finance Officer to help steward the financial resources, systems, and processes that support our shared mission.

This role is ideal for a thoughtful, detail-oriented financial leader who values integrity, transparency, operational excellence, and the opportunity to strengthen the organizational foundation of a ministry-centered organization.

The Finance Officer serves as a senior financial leader responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Conference, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, payroll, audits, and financial administration. This position ensures the accuracy and integrity of financial systems while providing leadership in financial planning, governance, process improvement, and operational effectiveness.

This role supports the mission of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference by ensuring that financial resources are managed with integrity, transparency, and purpose. Through strong stewardship, operational partnership, and continuous improvement of financial practices and systems, the Finance Officer helps strengthen ministry effectiveness, leadership development, Gospel outreach, and a healthy culture of sustainable ministry and rest.

• Lead financial operations of the Conference, including accounting, reporting, budgeting, compliance, payroll, audits, and financial controls
• Ensure the accuracy, integrity, and stewardship of financial records, reporting systems, and organizational resources
• Lead and develop a small finance team to support effective, timely, and service-oriented financial operations
• Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to leadership, boards, and governing bodies

• Develop, manage, and present denominational and General Services budgets
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial reports, analyses, and year-end financial activities
• Provide budgetary consultation and financial guidance to Conference leadership
• Review and advise on financial planning related to Conference sessions, events, and ministry initiatives
• Manage bookkeeping and financial activity for Memorial Fund operations
• Coordinate with financial advisors, auditors, and legal counsel as needed
• Oversee quarterly income distributions and endowment reporting
• Administer scholarships, grants, and loan processes for churches and affiliated entities
• Support gift planning activities, including annuities and donor-directed funds

• Serve as a financial advisor and resource to General Council, COSAR, boards, committees, and leadership teams
• Support retirement plan administration, governance processes, and board-related financial discussions and reporting
• Coordinate financial aspects of meetings, reporting cycles, and organizational communications as needed
• Identify opportunities to strengthen financial systems, reporting processes, and operational workflows
• Support the implementation of sustainable financial practices and scalable administrative processes
• Recommend process improvements that enhance stewardship, transparency, and organizational effectiveness Experience & Education
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
  • 3-5 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
  • Experience in nonprofit, denominational, or fund-based accounting strongly preferred
  Technical Expertise
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls
  • Experience with audits, compliance, and financial governance
  • Familiarity with investment, endowment, or fund accounting preferred
  Leadership Skills
  • Ability to translate financial data into actionable insights
  • Strong organizational skills and careful attention to detail
  • Collaborative approach with leadership, boards, and ministry partners
  • High level of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
  Faith & Values

  Staff are expected to support the mission and values of the Seventh Day Baptist General Conference and work cooperatively within a faith-centered environment.

  Why This Role Matters

  Healthy ministry requires strong stewardship. As Finance Officer, you will help build and maintain the financial systems, reporting practices, and operational rhythms that allow churches, leaders, boards, and ministries to serve faithfully and sustainably.

  Department / Ministry Area: Finance

  Reports To: Executive Director

  Position Type: Full-time