Monday, December 01, 2014

Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Executive Director of Organizational Resources

The Church of the Brethren is seeking a chief financial officer (CFO) and executive director of Organizational Resources. This full-time salaried position is located in Elgin, IL and reports to the General Secretary.

The CFO and executive director of Organizational Resources serves as chief financial officer overseeing all aspects of the organization's finance and asset management, organizational resources and acts as corporate treasurer as appointed by the Mission and Ministry Board. Additional responsibilities include supervision of the operations of Information Services, and property/asset management of the Brethren Service Center located in New Windsor, MD

Skills and knowledge required include a commitment to operating out of the Church of the Brethren vision, mission and core values, and dedication to denominational and ecumenical objectives; an understanding and appreciation of the Church of the Brethren heritage, theology and polity; integrity, excellent financial management skills and confidentiality.

A bachelor's degree in economics/finance/ accountancy with at least a second class honors degree and a Master's degree in Business Administration or Accounting or CPA is required as well as ten (10) years or more of significant proven financial and administrative experience in the areas of finance, accounting, management, planning and supervision. Active membership in the Church of the Brethren preferred.

Applications will be accepted immediately and reviewed until the position is filled. Application packets are available by contacting:

Office of Human Resources Church of the Brethren
1451 Dundee Avenue Elgin, IL 60120 800-323-8039 ext. 367 – humanresources@brethren.org