Chief Financial Officer – NAB Conference

The North American Baptist Conference of Churches (NAB) is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead and strengthen the organization’s financial operations in support of its Gospel-centered mission. Reporting to the NAB Executive Director, the CFO—serving remotely or from the NAB office in Roseville, California—ensures the accuracy, integrity, and effectiveness of all financial processes, including budgeting, reporting, compliance, and strategic planning.

Proven financial management skills, with the capacity to learn and oversee multi-entity operations across U.S. and Canadian contexts—including maintaining distinct accounting systems and financial records in compliance with each country’s regulatory requirements—are essential to success in this role. As a key member of the senior leadership team, the CFO provides insight and direction that enable the NAB to fulfill its vision—to transform communities through healthy, Christ-centered churches that reach the lost, develop godly leaders, and multiply churches around the world.

The CFO provides overall financial leadership and management for the International Office of the North American Baptist Conference, ensuring faithful stewardship of resources that advance the NAB’s mission to make disciples, develop godly leaders, and multiply churches across North America. Reporting directly to the Executive Director, the CFO oversees financial strategy, operations, and ministry support functions with excellence, integrity, and a commitment to the NAB’s Gospel-centered purpose.

• Strategic Financial Planning
  • Advise the Executive Director regarding the financial stability of NAB.
  • Consider the long-term implications of NAB income sources and develop strategies to diversify and strengthen them.
  • Strategically envision and research future income possibilities to fund ministry.
  • Oversee the strategic use of existing assets to maximize ministry impact.
  • Guide the development and management of financial assets and investments in alignment with NAB’s mission and values.
  • Maintain awareness of financial issues and economic climates in both United States and Canada, anticipating trends that may affect the organization.
• Financial Management and Administration
  • Develop and implement the annual budget with authority for implementation decisions.
  • Design and manage cash flow procedures to ensure financial obligations are met in a timely and prudent manner.
  • Ensure timely and accurate financial reports to department heads, the Executive Team, and the Governing Board.
  • Oversee legal issues and maintain active coordination with attorneys in both the U.S. and Canada.
  • Manage intercompany funding between U.S. and Canadian entities.
  • Perform annual functional allocation of expenses to support Shared Administrative Cost rate.
• Department and Operational Oversight
  Provide leadership and supervision to the Ministry Support department, including oversight of key functions:
  • Gift processing and receipting.
  • Accounts payable and receivable.
  • Payroll.
  • Human Resources and benefits administration.
  • Retirement plan administration (U.S. and Canada).
  • Regulatory and policy compliance.
  • Business insurance management.
  • Trust and annuity administration.
  • U.S. 501(c)(3) group exemption maintenance.
  • Records retention and permanent file agreement.
• Investment, Audit, and Risk Management
  • Manage investments and serve on the Investment Committee, providing administrative support to the chair.
  • Oversee annual external audit processes in both the U.S. and Canada.
  • Oversee IT systems and technology needed to improve organizational efficiency and integration.
  • Research and address matters related to church reversionary clauses, gift mortgages, and other real estate issues, as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with nonprofit, governmental, and denominational regulations.
• Ministry and Event Support
  • Active and participating member of the NAB Executive Team
  • Provide administrative and financial support for NAB’s key International Office events, including Triennial, Youth Gathering, and Bonfire.
  • Provide ministry input and direction for various ministry initiatives.
  • Promote a culture of transparency,…