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Executive Director, Finance and Accounting
Job in
Manchester, St. Louis County, Missouri, USA
Listed on 2026-03-12
Listing for:
The Lutheran Church—Missouri Synod
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-03-12
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
CFO, Financial Manager -
Management
CFO, Financial Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Directs a team responsible for all accounting, budgeting, financial reporting and analysis, and related services indicated in the department profile
- Sets the direction and strategic plan for the Finance Department
- Stays abreast of accounting and technological trends and makes recommendations for changes or improvements to ensure compliance, best practices, and operational optimization
- Annually develops, sets, and communicates a calendar of activities for the Accounting Department and its deliverables
- Annually coordinates and leads the budgeting process for Corporate Synod
- Oversees preparation of the annual consolidated financial statements and supports the annual audit
- Provides leadership, coaching, mentoring, and development opportunities for staff
- Assists the CFO with preparation and coordination of the Long Range Plan for Corporate Synod
- Directs through the team the monthly close cycle including financial close, preparation of and distribution of financial statements and management reports, and other ad hoc analysis
- Maintains and maximizes relationships with third-party service providers including audit, banking, investment, and financial technology partners
- Monitors activities of the department for compliance with Synod Board of Directors Policies and Synod Bylaws
- Maintains policies and procedures to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations, provide clear direction for users, and maintain stewardship over the Synod’s resources
- Maintains the highest degree of ethical standards
- Identifies, implements, and maintains strong internal controls and addresses risks identified by internal and external auditors
- Supports, directly or through the team, key connections with District staff including the annual preparation of the Congregation Treasurer’s Manual and the annual Joint Business Administrator’s Conference
- May be asked to serve, from time to time, on one or more Boards of entities across the Synod, either directly or as the CFO’s designee
- Other duties as assigned by the CFO
- Member in good standing of an LCMS Congregation
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with significant experience in nonprofit financial management
- Master’s degree in accounting or MBA (preferred)
- CPA or other relevant certification (preferred)
- Minimum 10 years of experience, with at least 5 years of management experience and 5 years of nonprofit experience (preferred)
Skills and Abilities
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- Leadership and Team Building:
Attracts, develops, and retains talent. Fosters an atmosphere of collaboration. Encourages growth. Proactively addresses issues. Provides direction and clarity. - Collaboration:
Works effectively with others across the organization. - Influences Others:
Sets a compelling direction for the organization. Recruits support for key initiatives. - Customer Service Mindset:
Considers the needs of stakeholders outside the accounting organization and works to develop useful, actionable, and timely reporting across the organization - Ethical Judgment & Integrity:
Models ethical behavior. Commitment to transparency and accountability. Stewardship. - Technological Savvy:
Experience with accounting and reporting software and tools, process automation and design. Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite and similar productivity tools - Detail-Oriented:
Able to zoom in when necessary and demonstrate precision, ensuring accuracy and completeness of information and following up on outliers - Strategic Thinking:
Able to zoom out when necessary to see the big picture, set the direction, and align the department and resources to business needs - Analytical Mindset:
Capable of distilling large amounts of data and information into actionable insights, identifying trends and patterns, to inform decision making
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