Position Title: Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Reports To: Senior Pastor
Status: Full-Time

FBCLG is an intergenerational community that is growing and moving boldly into its future. We are rooted in tradition, growing in innovation and transforming lives as we meet the needs of God’s people in real-time.

The vision for First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens is based on the following guiding principles:

  • We are all born in the image and likeness of God and God is internal to us. Therefore, we should hunger and strive to move deeper into a life of the divine.
  • Without abandoning our rich past, new approaches are required to attain the higher level God has for us.
  • We want disciples to go beyond the limits of merely practicing religion and move toward a radical relationship with our Redeemer.
  • Operating in sound theology and honoring biblical traditions, our ministries will span the gamut of the needs of God’s people with the intention of helping disciples live in their divinity.
  • From conversations among single Christians to marriage ministry retreats to youth explosions, God has called FBCLG to innovate. That means we are an intergenerational community that is growing and moving boldly into its future and transforming lives as we meet the needs of God’s people in real-time.

Position Overview

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves as a key member of the executive leadership team, providing strategic financial leadership to ensure the long-term sustainability, growth, and faithful stewardship of First Baptist Church of Lincoln Gardens (FBCLG).

As a trusted advisor to the Senior Pastor, Board of Trustees, and executive leadership, the CFO leads all financial strategy, planning, and operations for a complex, multi-ministry organization serving over 6,000 members. The CFO ensures that financial systems, resources, and decisions align with the church’s mission, vision, and values.

The CFO will also play a critical leadership role in modernizing financial systems and supporting major strategic initiatives, including preparing for and helping lead a capital campaign.

This role requires both executive-level strategic leadership and operational excellence, with a deep commitment to stewardship, transparency, and integrity.

Reporting Relationships

  • Reports directly to the Senior Pastor
  • Maintains a dotted-line relationship to the Executive Director
  • Serves as a primary advisor to the Board of Trustees and Finance Committee
  • Member of the Executive Leadership Team

Key Responsibilities
Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Lead long-term financial strategy, forecasting, and scenario planning to support organizational sustainability and growth
  • Advise the Senior Pastor and Board on financial implications of strategic decisions
  • Develop capital planning strategies, including reserves, investments, and major initiatives
  • Partner with church leadership to prepare for, structure, and help lead a comprehensive capital campaign, including financial strategy, campaign readiness, and stewardship planning
  • Translate financial insights into clear, actionable guidance for ministry leaders

Financial Stewardship & Operations

  • Oversee all financial operations, including accounting, budgeting, reporting, payroll, and audit functions
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and transparent financial reporting for leadership, Board, and congregation
  • Monitor cash flow, liquidity, and investment performance in alignment with church policy
  • Establish and maintain strong internal controls and financial systems
  • Lead the evaluation, selection, and implementation of upgraded accounting and financial systems to support organizational growth and operational excellence
  • Oversee the onboarding of new financial technologies, ensuring data integrity, system security, and alignment with organizational needs

Fund Accounting & Donor Stewardship

  • Oversee accounting for tithes, offerings, designated gifts, and capital campaigns
  • Ensure proper management of restricted and unrestricted funds
  • Strengthen donor transparency and financial accountability practices

Budgeting & Organizational Planning

  • Lead development of the annual operating and capital budgets across all ministries
  • Provide regular financial performance analysis, including variance reporting and recommendations
  • Partner with ministry leaders to align financial resources with mission priorities

Governance & Board Engagement

  • Serve as administrative liaison to the Finance Committee
  • Present financial reports, forecasts, and strategic analyses to the Board of Trustees
  • Lead annual audit process and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Support preparation of annual financial reports to the congregation

Leadership & Team Development

  • Lead and develop the finance team and related functions
  • Foster a culture of excellence, accountability, and service
  • Collaborate across departments to strengthen organizational effectiveness
  • Provide leadership and oversight for staff training related to new financial systems and tools, ensuring adoption, proficiency, and ongoing support

Qualifications
Required

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive financial leadership experience
  • 5+ years in senior/executive leadership roles
  • Demonstrated experience advising executive leadership and boards

Preferred

  • CPA, MBA, or equivalent credential
  • Experience in nonprofit, faith-based, or mission-driven organizations
  • Experience managing multi-entity or multi-program financial environments

Core Competencies

  • Strategic thinking and financial leadership
  • Executive presence and communication
  • Integrity, discretion, and a stewardship mindset
  • Ability to translate financial data into ministry impact
  • Collaborative leadership across diverse stakeholders

 Faith Alignment

  • Demonstrated commitment to Christian values and stewardship

 Working Conditions: Working Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage; retirement benefits; paid time off.

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