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Christ Lincoln is a family working together to grow the kingdom of God. Our mission is connecting people to Christ, together growing in His Word. Each day we strive to join Jesus on His mission so that all may know Jesus!
Job Title: Executive Director of Administration & Finance
Department: Administration & Finance
Reports To: Senior Executive Director of Ministries
Position Level: 2
Position Status: Full Time - Exempt
Job Purpose
The Executive Director of Administration & Finance provides executive leadership for Christ Lincoln’s financial health and administrative operations. This role leads the ministry’s financial planning, human resources, communications, and church management systems, providing strategic counsel to leadership and governance groups. The Executive Director of Administration & Finance ensures these functions effectively align resources, people, and systems to support ministry priorities and advance Christ Lincoln’s mission and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Executive Leadership and Financial Oversight
- Establish financial strategies and long-term priorities that promote financial sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources.
- Provide financial analysis, counsel, and recommendations to inform strategic decisions, resource allocation, and ministry planning.
- Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and compliance with applicable financial requirements to include leading the year end audit/financial review.
- Provide financial guidance and reporting to the Lay Leadership Board, Financial Oversight Committee, Congregational Treasurer, and other designated governance groups.
- Collaborate with the Christ Lincoln Foundation and its leadership to support long-term stewardship, providing financial insight and recommendations that advance shared mission priorities while respecting each organization’s governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Oversee financial risk management and evaluate financial practices and controls to strengthen accountability, efficiency, and ministry sustainability.
Provide Executive Leadership for Human Resources and Staff Engagement
- Establish workforce strategy and priorities for staffing models, organizational structure, compensation, and employee engagement in support of Christ Lincoln’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Provide strategic direction for workforce planning, employee retention, leadership effectiveness, and staff culture to strengthen ministry performance and support ministry needs.
- Lead employee investigations and oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring concerns are addressed objectively, confidentially, consistently, and in accordance with Christ Lincoln’s policies and applicable legal requirements.
- Provide executive counsel on significant employee relations matters, organizational changes, compensation decisions, employment risks, and the interpretation and application of human resources policies.
- Evaluate human resources effectiveness, compliance, and workforce trends to identify organizational risks, inform leadership decisions, and establish priorities for improvement.
Provide Strategic Leadership for Communications
- Establish Christ Lincoln’s overall communication strategy and priorities to support its mission, vision, and ministry objectives.
- Provide executive direction and accountability for the communications function, ensuring its priorities, resources, and initiatives support ministry needs.
- Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across internal and external communication channels.
- Evaluate communication effectiveness, audience engagement, and emerging ministry needs to guide strategic decisions and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communication and ministry leaders to coordinate communication priorities and support effective communication across the ministry.
Provide Strategic Oversight of Church Management Systems
- Establish strategic direction for church management systems and related ministry platforms to support effective operations, informed decision-making, and coordination across ministries.
- Evaluate system capabilities, integrations, data practices, and ministry needs to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting.
- Establish expectations for system administration, data security, user access, and information management to ensure accurate, consistent, and confidential handling of ministry information.
- Guide system improvement priorities, workflow development, reporting capabilities, and user training strategies to promote effective system use.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of church management systems and their integration with related ministry processes, including communications and calendar management, to ensure they continue to meet ministry needs.
Qualifications
Knowledge
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and relevant financial and administrative systems.
- Strategic planning, organizational leadership, and resource management.
- Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Nonprofit accounting, internal controls, and financial compliance.
- Human resources, employment practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Organizational development, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- Communication strategy, brand management, and stakeholder relations.
- Church management systems, data integrity, reporting, and information security.
Essential Traits
- Christ-centered leadership and commitment to speaking well of others.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and responsible stewardship.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and hold others accountable.
- Adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Empathy, compassion, and respect for others.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration.
- Initiative, reliability, and follow-through.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Executive leadership and strategic planning.
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Risk management and compliance oversight.
- Human resources and employee relations leadership.
- Investigation and conflict management.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Systems oversight and process improvement.
- Problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making.
- Team leadership, delegation, and accountability.
- Written and verbal communication.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, organizational leadership, or a related field, or a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in finance, administration, human resources, or organizational leadership, is required.
Physical Requirements
The ability to adapt to varying workloads and maintain stamina during busy periods. Prolonged sitting and computer use are common, with repetitive motions associated with typing and using a mouse. The ability to move throughout the facility for meetings and collaboration is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of supplies or materials may be necessary. Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and verbal communication skills are needed to perform essential job functions.
Direct Reports
This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Director of Staff Engagement, Director of Communication, Church Management Systems and Communications Coordinator, and Accounting Coordinators. The Executive Director of Administration & Finance establishes priorities, sets expectations, and ensures these functions operate effectively in support of Christ Lincoln’s mission and ministry goals.
What We Believe
The ministry of Christ Lincoln is part of the greatest work we as followers of Jesus can do: Connecting People to Christ and Together Growing in His Word. In our efforts to bring others to find a relationship with Him, we understand we have a great responsibility to those God has entrusted to us. In that, we look to the example set by Christ Jesus himself and are called to live in the world but not of the world.
Christ Lincoln's Living A Godly Life Statement expresses how we believe we are to live based on foundational truths of Scripture. As employees of Christ Lincoln, we are leaders in our community and must align ourselves with these biblical truths. Our lives are a testament to the power of repentance and grace when we fall short and are brought back to our Savior's open arms.
In partnership together, staff must evaluate their personal beliefs against the statements as they are expectations for employees regardless of job title, responsibility level or church membership. We understand all need God's grace. We also believe that God calls our faith to walk in harmony with our actions.
Equal Opportunity Commitment/Americans with Disabilities Act
Christ Lincoln is an equal employment opportunity employer. This policy of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination protects applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), disability, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors will be prohibited.
Christ Lincoln will comply with the American with Disabilities Act. The Act protects qualified individuals from the discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. Disability discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, barring undue hardship.
It is Christ Lincoln’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified employee or application with regard to any terms and conditions of employment because of such an individual's disability or perceived disability so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job. Consistent with Christ Lincoln’s Non-Discrimination Policy, Christ Lincoln will consider reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by ADA.
Pay: From $82,576.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Christ Lincoln is a family working together to grow the kingdom of God. Our mission is connecting people to Christ, together growing in His Word. Each day we strive to join Jesus on His mission so that all may know Jesus!
Job Title: Executive Director of Administration & Finance
Department: Administration & Finance
Reports To: Senior Executive Director of Ministries
Position Level: 2
Position Status: Full Time - Exempt
Job Purpose
The Executive Director of Administration & Finance provides executive leadership for Christ Lincoln’s financial health and administrative operations. This role leads the ministry’s financial planning, human resources, communications, and church management systems, providing strategic counsel to leadership and governance groups. The Executive Director of Administration & Finance ensures these functions effectively align resources, people, and systems to support ministry priorities and advance Christ Lincoln’s mission and vision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Provide Executive Leadership and Financial Oversight
- Establish financial strategies and long-term priorities that promote financial sustainability and responsible stewardship of resources.
- Provide financial analysis, counsel, and recommendations to inform strategic decisions, resource allocation, and ministry planning.
- Oversee accounting operations, financial reporting, cash flow management, internal controls, and compliance with applicable financial requirements to include leading the year end audit/financial review.
- Provide financial guidance and reporting to the Lay Leadership Board, Financial Oversight Committee, Congregational Treasurer, and other designated governance groups.
- Collaborate with the Christ Lincoln Foundation and its leadership to support long-term stewardship, providing financial insight and recommendations that advance shared mission priorities while respecting each organization’s governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Oversee financial risk management and evaluate financial practices and controls to strengthen accountability, efficiency, and ministry sustainability.
Provide Executive Leadership for Human Resources and Staff Engagement
- Establish workforce strategy and priorities for staffing models, organizational structure, compensation, and employee engagement in support of Christ Lincoln’s mission, vision, and long-term goals.
- Provide strategic direction for workforce planning, employee retention, leadership effectiveness, and staff culture to strengthen ministry performance and support ministry needs.
- Lead employee investigations and oversee complex employee relations matters, ensuring concerns are addressed objectively, confidentially, consistently, and in accordance with Christ Lincoln’s policies and applicable legal requirements.
- Provide executive counsel on significant employee relations matters, organizational changes, compensation decisions, employment risks, and the interpretation and application of human resources policies.
- Evaluate human resources effectiveness, compliance, and workforce trends to identify organizational risks, inform leadership decisions, and establish priorities for improvement.
Provide Strategic Leadership for Communications
- Establish Christ Lincoln’s overall communication strategy and priorities to support its mission, vision, and ministry objectives.
- Provide executive direction and accountability for the communications function, ensuring its priorities, resources, and initiatives support ministry needs.
- Ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment across internal and external communication channels.
- Evaluate communication effectiveness, audience engagement, and emerging ministry needs to guide strategic decisions and resource allocation.
- Collaborate with the Director of Communication and ministry leaders to coordinate communication priorities and support effective communication across the ministry.
Provide Strategic Oversight of Church Management Systems
- Establish strategic direction for church management systems and related ministry platforms to support effective operations, informed decision-making, and coordination across ministries.
- Evaluate system capabilities, integrations, data practices, and ministry needs to identify opportunities to improve efficiency, data integrity, and reporting.
- Establish expectations for system administration, data security, user access, and information management to ensure accurate, consistent, and confidential handling of ministry information.
- Guide system improvement priorities, workflow development, reporting capabilities, and user training strategies to promote effective system use.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of church management systems and their integration with related ministry processes, including communications and calendar management, to ensure they continue to meet ministry needs.
Qualifications
Knowledge
- Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and relevant financial and administrative systems.
- Strategic planning, organizational leadership, and resource management.
- Financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Nonprofit accounting, internal controls, and financial compliance.
- Human resources, employment practices, and regulatory compliance.
- Organizational development, employee engagement, and workforce planning.
- Communication strategy, brand management, and stakeholder relations.
- Church management systems, data integrity, reporting, and information security.
Essential Traits
- Christ-centered leadership and commitment to speaking well of others.
- Integrity, confidentiality, and responsible stewardship.
- Strategic thinking and sound judgment.
- Ability to inspire, motivate, and hold others accountable.
- Adaptability and a solutions-oriented mindset.
- Empathy, compassion, and respect for others.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration.
- Initiative, reliability, and follow-through.
- Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
Skills
- Executive leadership and strategic planning.
- Financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Risk management and compliance oversight.
- Human resources and employee relations leadership.
- Investigation and conflict management.
- Communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Systems oversight and process improvement.
- Problem-solving, prioritization, and decision-making.
- Team leadership, delegation, and accountability.
- Written and verbal communication.
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, human resources, organizational leadership, or a related field, or a minimum of six years of relevant professional experience in finance, administration, human resources, or organizational leadership, is required.
Physical Requirements
The ability to adapt to varying workloads and maintain stamina during busy periods. Prolonged sitting and computer use are common, with repetitive motions associated with typing and using a mouse. The ability to move throughout the facility for meetings and collaboration is required. Occasional lifting and carrying of supplies or materials may be necessary. Adequate vision, hearing, manual dexterity, and verbal communication skills are needed to perform essential job functions.
Direct Reports
This position provides leadership, direction, and oversight to the Director of Staff Engagement, Director of Communication, Church Management Systems and Communications Coordinator, and Accounting Coordinators. The Executive Director of Administration & Finance establishes priorities, sets expectations, and ensures these functions operate effectively in support of Christ Lincoln’s mission and ministry goals.
What We Believe
The ministry of Christ Lincoln is part of the greatest work we as followers of Jesus can do: Connecting People to Christ and Together Growing in His Word. In our efforts to bring others to find a relationship with Him, we understand we have a great responsibility to those God has entrusted to us. In that, we look to the example set by Christ Jesus himself and are called to live in the world but not of the world.
Christ Lincoln's Living A Godly Life Statement expresses how we believe we are to live based on foundational truths of Scripture. As employees of Christ Lincoln, we are leaders in our community and must align ourselves with these biblical truths. Our lives are a testament to the power of repentance and grace when we fall short and are brought back to our Savior's open arms.
In partnership together, staff must evaluate their personal beliefs against the statements as they are expectations for employees regardless of job title, responsibility level or church membership. We understand all need God's grace. We also believe that God calls our faith to walk in harmony with our actions.
Equal Opportunity Commitment/Americans with Disabilities Act
Christ Lincoln is an equal employment opportunity employer. This policy of equal opportunity and anti-discrimination protects applicants and employees from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment, on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), disability, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, or other non-merit factors will be prohibited.
Christ Lincoln will comply with the American with Disabilities Act. The Act protects qualified individuals from the discrimination on the basis of disability in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral, and other aspects of employment. Disability discrimination includes not making reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified individual with a disability who is an applicant or employee, barring undue hardship.
It is Christ Lincoln’s policy not to discriminate against any qualified employee or application with regard to any terms and conditions of employment because of such an individual's disability or perceived disability so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job. Consistent with Christ Lincoln’s Non-Discrimination Policy, Christ Lincoln will consider reasonable accommodations to a qualified individual with a disability, as defined by ADA.
Pay: From $82,576.00 per year
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Family leave
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in executive Director, finance jobs.
- CPA or CMA certification or equivalent advanced credential
- 10 or more years of progressive finance and accounting leadership experience
- Demonstrated experience managing annual budgets and financial reporting cycles
- Proficiency with enterprise resource planning systems such as NetSuite or Workday
- Experience presenting financial analysis and recommendations to boards or executives
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with a master's preferred
Tips for Your Executive Director, Finance Job Search
Tailor your resume to board-level outcomes
Executive director, finance roles require demonstrating impact at an organizational level. Quantify results like cost reductions, audit outcomes, and capital raises rather than listing duties. Hiring committees want to see decisions you owned, not processes you supported.
Highlight your cross-functional leadership experience
These roles rarely stay inside finance. Show where you partnered with operations, HR, or program teams to drive organizational decisions. Candidates who frame themselves as strategic advisors to leadership, not just numbers managers, move further in the process.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists executive director, finance openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Match your resume to the sector's language
A nonprofit executive director, finance role and a fintech one use different vocabulary for similar work. Fund accounting, restricted grants, and GAAP compliance matter to nonprofits. Revenue recognition, ARR, and close cycles matter to tech. Align your language to the sector before you apply.
Prepare for a multi-stage panel interview
Most executive director, finance searches include a finance team interview, a cross-functional leadership round, and a board or executive committee presentation. Practice presenting a financial scenario, not just answering questions. Know the organization's most recent public filings or annual reports cold.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary
At the executive director level, deferred compensation, bonus structures, retirement contributions, and professional development budgets are often negotiable. Understand what the organization's comparable roles include before your final conversation so you can respond to an offer with specific asks.
Executive Director, Finance Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most executive director, finances?
The companies hiring the most executive director, finances right now include JPMorganChase, University of Miami, and VIVA, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Kentucky, and California, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, universities, and large nonprofits consistently represent the highest volume of postings for this role.
How many executive director, finance jobs are remote?
About 50% of executive director, finance openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by sector. Financial planning and analysis leadership roles and those in technology-driven organizations tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles tied to on-site operations or board-facing responsibilities are more likely to require a physical presence.
How do you become an executive director, finance?
Most executive director, finance professionals start in accounting or financial analysis, earn a CPA or similar credential, and move into management through roles like controller, finance manager, or director of finance. Building experience with budget ownership, audit oversight, and cross-functional leadership is essential. Gaining exposure to board reporting or strategic planning significantly accelerates the path to this level.
How do you get hired as an executive director, finance with limited experience?
Candidates without direct executive director experience can strengthen their case by owning a full budget cycle in a current role, stepping into interim leadership during transitions, or joining a smaller organization where the finance function is less layered. Demonstrating that you've made decisions with real financial stakes, not just supported them, is what separates competitive candidates from those passed over.
What does the executive director, finance interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen, moves into a technical finance interview with the CFO or equivalent, and then includes a cross-functional round with department heads whose budgets you would oversee. Final-stage interviews often involve a presentation to executive leadership or the board. Some organizations require a written financial analysis or case study between rounds.
Where can I find and apply to executive director, finance jobs?
You can find and apply to executive director, finance jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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