Chief Financial Officer

About National Christian Foundation:

Stewardship, multiplication, impact, connection, legacy.

These are aspirations of the thousands of generous givers the team at National Christian Foundation, Inc. (NCF) is privileged to serve. Givers whose collective ambition is to make the most of all God has entrusted to them.

NCF stands as a trusted partner and guide in this endeavor, walking alongside individuals and organizations on the complex journey of giving.

Since its founding in 1982, NCF has received more than $26 billion in contributions from faithful givers. They have mobilized more than $19 billion of their donations to approximately 90,000 churches, ministries, and other charities. Yet their approach is grounded in the belief that true generosity goes beyond mere financial transactions. It's about faithfulness to God, fostering relationships, enabling sustainable growth, and creating lasting change.

They work tirelessly to connect givers with causes that align with their passions and values and understand that every dollar entrusted to them represents a story - a story of hope, transformation, and faith in action.

What else sets NCF apart?

• Shared values and understanding: They're driven by a desire to see lives transformed to the glory of God through the practice of biblical generosity, recognizing that true wealth lies in the impact they make on others in Jesus' name;
• Local-office relationships: NCF has 30 dedicated teams strategically placed in 120 cities across the country to serve givers creatively and efficiently;
• Community-building focus: NCF is home to an ecosystem of innovators, cause experts, and like-minded givers, creating opportunities for collaboration, learning, unique experiences, and collective impact;
  • Ministry-first approach: NCF isn't merely a financial entity; they're a ministry-driven organization that reinvests every dollar back into its mission, amplifying the reach and effects of charitable giving;
  • Innovative noncash giving solutions: With industry-leading expertise, NCF helps givers, and their professional advisors unlock the potential of appreciated assets for charitable purposes, often helping families give more than they ever imagined possible.

At NCF, they envision a world where each gift becomes a catalyst for transformation, where every act of giving leaves an indelible mark on earth and eternity.

God is writing a beautiful story of transformation through generosity, and it is a joy for NCF to be a small part of it. If you would you like to explore how your professional experience fits into the story, please inquire by emailing NCF-CFO@zrgpartners.com.

Position Overview:

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of National Christian Foundation will report to the ministry's CEO, work closely with the Board of Directors, and have ultimate responsibility for managing NCF's entire financial operation. This person will be an integral partner on the senior team in growing the ministry and leading those efforts. NCF has $8B in Assets Under Management and an annual gross revenue stream of around $90M. The CFO works closely with the Chief Investment Officer to oversee the stewardship of all of these resources. This leader ensures that financial operations are consistent with the needs of this unique, non-profit foundation which combines a substantial financial services business with a ministry of generosity to thousands of Christian givers. The CFO will be someone who can manage teams and influence decision-making in that environment.

The CFO will play a major operational and strategic role in guiding the future growth of the ministry. The successful candidate will have ultimate authority for supervising the planning, development, organization, implementation, management, and evaluation of the financial team—including Internal Controls, Treasury, Tax, Financial Planning and Analysis, and Risk Management. The CFO will lead the endeavor to innovate and improve the ministry's economic model.

Finally, the successful CFO will engender trust among the company's CEO, Board, NCF executives, teammates, and other industry leaders. The new CFO will need to work closely with the CEO in helping to articulate NCF's strategy to internal and external stakeholders, rally support behind the strategy, and serve as the principal partner of the CEO in communicating NCF's objectives to the Board.

Position Description:

• Provide both organizational and spiritual leadership to all aspects of the finance function, serving as a champion of operational excellence;
• Work collaboratively with the CEO and other members of the executive leadership team; have a strong influence on the operating aspects of the company;
• Lead the ministry's efforts to innovate its financial operations and economic model;
• Serve as a key participant in the development of the company's strategic plan, operating plan, and value-creation initiatives that deliver differentiated financial performance;
• Provide timely visibility to key operational and financial metrics along with the associated analytics to drive data-driven decision-making, and drive a new initiative to make NCF a data-driven organization relative to its economic metrics;
• In concert with the CEO and executive team, develop and execute the path to continued revenue growth and sustainability, implementing changes necessary to support the growth initiatives of the ministry in line with strategic plans;
• Oversee a forward-looking financial planning and analysis capability throughout the enterprise, with regular communication between operating leaders and the finance team;?
• Collaborate with the corporate legal team to oversee and coordinate all tax-related issues for the organization;
• Ensure the fiscal integrity of the ministry through delivery of financial reporting requirements and enhancements and management of accounting systems, policy, and controls. Manage the relationship with the ministry's auditors;
• Exemplify strong Christ-centered leadership, maintain a strong finance team, and encourage collaboration, integrity, performance, and a culture of transparency and accountability.

Character

• A successful candidate will demonstrate a mature faith in Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior with a vibrant and grounded personal faith that is evident in all relationships, interactions, and decisions and will model personal and professional integrity;
• Their leadership style will come from a place of both humility and trust in the Lord;
• They will be excited by the opportunity to bring their spiritual maturity and apply their executive-level financial accounting and leadership experience in a non-profit environment focused on helping Christians steward generously the resources with which the Lord has blessed them;
• Strong ability to listen and learn and then to assimilate information with experience to lead toward new horizons.

Business

• Undergraduate degree in finance, accounting, or business administration; MBA preferred; prior attainment of CPA license required;
• Experience as the Chief Financial Officer or senior financial leader in a financial services business or a not-for-profit organization, known for developing outstanding financial talent;
• Non-profit experience preferred, including either organizational leadership or board membership;
• Outstanding analytic skills, a high degree of intellectual curiosity, and the ability to engage with other senior leaders in addressing complex business issues; a strategic mindset is important;
• Demonstrated history of managing first-class teams through both recruitment and executive development; a "hands-on" style with the ability to delegate authority as appropriate;
• Strong operating finance and planning skills; experience leading a first-class financial planning and analysis function, leading to a data driven organization;
• The experience to oversee efforts to ensure strong financial controls are in place throughout the company;
• Cultural fit is critically important and includes Christ-centered leadership, integrity, professionalism, collaboration, and a positive spirit, and energy

ZRG has been engaged to recruit a Chief Financial Officer for National Christian Foundation. All conversations and applications are held in the strictest confidence and should be submitted directly to NCF-CFO@zrgpartners.com.