Chief Financial Officer Job Westborough area,Massachusetts USA,Finance & Banking

Purpose

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership to ensure the organization’s long‑term sustainability and growth. This role oversees all financial operations—including planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management—while ensuring compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. The CFO serves as a key advisor to the Lead Pastor & CEO, Board of Directors in translating financial insights into strategic actions and leading the finance team to achieve organizational goals.

Christian

Life

A devoted follower of Jesus Christ and willing to sign the ministry’s Statement of Faith.
A committed member of the church community (or willing to become one within two months), and faithful tither.
Able to fully support the ministries' core values, mission, and operational beliefs.
Able to maintain a lifestyle and testimony consistent with Scripture and Christian leadership standards.

Responsibilities

Executive Financial Leadership

Provides executive oversight for all financial operations across Connect Church, Metrowest Christian Academy, the Early Learning Center, and Connect Caribbean Mission.
Informs the Lead Pastor & CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Board of Directors regarding key financial issues, risks, and opportunities.
Leads financial strategy, long‑term planning, capital planning, and stewardship.
Oversees financial systems architecture, accounting software, reporting platforms, donor management, and technology integration.
Provide final authority on any day‑to‑day purchases, investments, and financial decisions within delegated/approved spending threshold limits as established by the Lead Pastor & CEO and Board of Directors.
Serve as a strategic financial leader across acquisitions, investments, and portfolio management, ensuring disciplined evaluation, execution, and optimization of all real estate assets.
Develops Finance team through coaching, training, and accountability to ensure operational excellence.
Partners with Lead Pastor & CEO in leading the Legacy Team.

Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning

Oversees creation, administration, and monitoring of annual budgets for all departments.
Oversees investment analysis for new development and acquisition opportunities; present financial recommendations to the Lead Pastor & CEO, Chief Operating Officer, and Board of Directors.
Develops multi‑year financial models, forecasts, and budget projections.
Ensures spending aligns with mission and strategic priorities.
Leads financial strategy and due diligence for all property acquisitions, including underwriting, financial modeling, valuation, and capital structuring.
Leads debt strategies, finance negotiations, covenant compliance, and long‑term capital plans.

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Ensures monthly and quarterly financial reporting to Lead Pastor & CEO, Church Lead Team, Board of Directors and departments.
Maintains compliance with local, state, and federal laws, including educational and nonprofit requirements.
Oversees annual audits and ensures strong internal controls.
Maintains relationships with external vendors, including Auditors, Banks, Lenders and other vendors as needed.

Accounting Operations

Supervises all accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and giving records.
Ensures strict controls for tithe, offerings, cash management, counting procedures, and protocols.
Ensures integrity and accuracy of financial data and statements.
Implements financial policies, procedures, and controls.

Stewardship, Donor Relations & Fund Management

Ensures proper handling of designated funds, gifts, grants, and donor support.
Oversees restricted funds, mission giving, and scholarship accounts.
Supports giving with financial analysis and donor stewardship practices.

Risk Management & Financial Control

Identifies and mitigates financial and operational risks.
Ensure proper insurance coverage across operations.
Oversees cash management, investments, and financing.
Ensures rigorous financial controls, risk modeling, and compliance standards are applied to all acquisitions and portfolio performance assessments.
Evaluates potential risks related to market conditions,…


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