What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Financial Officer position at Connect Church Ashland?
Meet Connect Church:
In 1985, a dream was born in the heart of Pastor Ernie Frye, a vision that would eventually grow into the community we know as Connect. While the name has changed over the years, the spirit of the Church has remained: a bible teaching, spirit filled community where lives are transformed, relationships flourish, and the love of God permeates every corner. Pastor Ernie and Randa Frye pioneered our church and established a dynamic ministry that has a rich legacy. Our Lead
Pastor, Deryck Frye, has continued to carry this legacy forward. Under Pastor Deryck’s leadership Connect has exploded! Not only is Connect consistently expanding and growing but one of our best traits is the family culture married with our aggressive focus on our mission.
PURPOSE: The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) provides strategic financial leadership to ensure the organization’s long-term sustainability and growth. This role oversees all financial operations—including planning, budgeting, reporting, and risk management—while ensuring compliance, transparency, and operational excellence. The CFO serves as a key advisor to the Lead Pastor & CEO, Board of Directors in translating financial insights into strategic actions and leading the finance team to achieve organizational goals.
CHRISTIAN LIFE: As an employee of Connect United, Inc., in this job position, you are an important member of the church leadership team. You must possess the following attributes:
● A devoted follower of Jesus Christ and willing to sign the ministry’s Statement of Faith.
● A committed member of the church community (or willing to become one within two months), and faithful tither.
● Able to fully support the ministries' core values, mission, and operational beliefs.
● Able to maintain a lifestyle and testimony consistent with Scripture and Christian leadership standards.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Executive Financial Leadership
2. Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning
3. Financial Reporting & Compliance
4. Accounting Operations
5. Stewardship, Donor Relations & Fund Management
6. Risk Management & Financial Control
7. Human Resources, Payroll & Benefits Oversight
8. Cross-Departmental Collaboration
9. Additional Responsibilities Performs other duties as assigned by the Lead Pastor & CEO. Participates in Board of Directors, Church Lead Team and staff leadership meetings, strategic planning sessions, and ministry events.
DIRECT REPORTS: Accountant, Bookkeeper
REPORTS TO: Lead Pastor & CEO
CORE COMPETENCIES:
● Thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces change as an opportunity for growth.
● Makes decisions with ease and confidence, but humbly and with timely and effective follow through.
● Satisfied with work well done so willingly embraces and acts on feedback, learns from others, and celebrates successes and team wins. Promotes mutually beneficial relationships and trust.
● Disciplined and wise. Prudent with speech, open to others, and kind.
● Easy to work with and holds Connect to clear expectations for excellence and achievement.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
● MBA or CPA preferred.
● 10 years of senior financial leadership experience; nonprofit, school, or church preferred.
● Expertise in budgeting, financial planning, nonprofit accounting, GAAP, and fund accounting.
● Proven success managing budgets of $5M
● Strong leadership, communication, and integrity.
● Must pass all required background and credit checks.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job, which include regularly required to stand, walk, or sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. S
SALARY: $100,000 - $120,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.
Key Benefits Include:
● 403(b)
● Medical, Dental, & Vision insurance
● Paid time off
● Life insurance
● Professional development
Apply: www.weconnect.cc/careers
Salary : $100,000 - $120,000