CFO - Director of Finance and Administrative Services

Director of Finance and Administrative Services The Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference is seeking a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Director of Finance and Administrative Services. This role oversees the Conference’s financial operations, administrative systems, and employee benefits programs, ensuring strong stewardship, operational excellence, and alignment with the mission of supporting just under 600 United Methodist congregations across 5 districts. Essential Functions: Oversee all financial operations, including receipts, disbursements, and management of Conference funds Lead development and administration of the Annual Conference budget in collaboration with the Council on Finance and Administration Manage compensation and benefits programs for clergy and lay staff, including pensions and healthcare plans Provide financial analysis, reporting, and strategic guidance to Conference leadership and department managers Identify financial risks and opportunities; recommend and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy Supervise Finance Office staff and oversee daily operations Facilitate recruitment, hiring, evaluation, and administration of personnel policies in partnership with the Personnel Committee Serve as liaison to internal and external stakeholders, including boards, committees, and the General Board of Pension and Health Benefits Interpret and communicate benefits programs to clergy and staff, support long range planning for pension and healthcare sustainability Manage the collection and analysis of statistical data from local churches Provide guidance on financial, tax, legal, and administrative matters to clergy and local church leaders Coordinate legal support on non-clergy matters in consultation with appropriate advisors Support the Conference Board of Trustees in the management of Conference owned properties (excluding camps) Develop strategies for financing capital expenditures and long-term property management