Job Details

The General Council on Finance and Administration (GCFA) of the United Methodist Church (UMC) seeks a General Secretary/Chief Executive Officer (GS/CEO). GCFA is a non-profit agency serving the Church since the 1940's, accountable for its financial plan and budgets, collection and distribution of revenues, and protecting the legal rights and interests of the denomination.

The GS/CEO will lead the organization and its staff in defining GCFA's goals and facilitating its effort to meet its Disciplinary and other responsibilities. The GS/CEO serves as Treasurer of the GCFA and as General Treasurer of the General Conference of the UMC, and works collaboratively with a wide range of connectional partners.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, a deep commitment to GCFA's mission, and a vision for GCFA as a trusted partner to its stakeholders. Requirements include an advanced degree and substantial experience in executive-level financial or administrative leadership within a multi-layered organization.

• Strong leadership and commitment to GCFA's mission
• Proven sound judgment and fiscal acumen
• Strong strategic skills in attaining challenging objectives
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact with constituents at all levels
• Political astuteness and understanding of the intricacies of leadership in a denominational setting

GCFA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities. All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully completing background, reference, and other applicable checks.