Position Announcement

Position Announcement – October 2, 2010

Position:

Director of Financial Operations

Description:

Full-time salaried position based in Elgin, Ill., for a not-for-profit organization that provides Pension, Insurance, Foundation, and Credit Union services for 6,000 members and clients nationwide. This third-level management position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Brethren Benefit Trust is an agency of the Church of the Brethren, a Protestant denomination founded in 1708 that includes 1,100 congregations, five colleges and one university, one seminary, and more than 20 affiliated retirement communities.

Function:

The primary responsibility is to direct the accounting operations of the Brethren Benefit Trust insuring an accurate reflection of its financial position through the reporting and interpretation of the financial information. In addition, the Director of Financial Operations is Responsible to design, implement, and maintain systems as they affect financial reporting in order to provide management with timely and accurate information to achieve its objectives.

Scope of Duties:

Primary duties are to direct all activities related to the supervision of the Finance staff, including priority setting of work assignments and performance evaluations. Serve as a resource to assist the various program directors and staff in planning, operating, and controlling the financial operations of each business as well as the entire operation. Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for the accounting of all entities under the Brethren Benefit Trust. Direct the planning and budget activities and prepare timely management reports. Plan, direct, prepare, and file all required tax returns for BBT entities, as well as handle any required amendments and communication with the Internal Revenue Service.

Travel:

The Director of Financial Operations travels to BBT Board meetings and to other BBT-related events as appropriate.

Knowledge/Experience:

Seeking candidates with undergraduate degrees in accounting, business, or related fields, along with advanced certifications or degrees, such as CPA or MBA. Candidates should have eight years’ experience in finance, administration, and personnel supervision, preferably for not-for-profit organizations. Strong knowledge of accounting systems and in business planning is desired. Current and active membership in the Church of the Brethren is preferred; current and active membership in a faith community is required.

Salary/Benefits:

Competitive with Church Benefits Association agencies of comparable size and scope of services. A full benefits package is included.

Applying:

As soon as possible, please send a letter of interest, resume, three references (one supervisor, one colleague, one friend), and salary-range expectation to Donna March at 1505 Dundee Ave., Elgin, IL 60120, or dmarch_bbt@brethren.org. For questions or clarification about the position, please call 847-622-3371. For more information about Brethren Benefit Trust, visit www.brethrenbenefittrust.org.

1505 Dundee Avenue * Elgin, Illinois 60120-1619
Web Site: www.brethrenbenefittrust.org