The Chief Financial Officer/Controller provides leadership in the planning and management of the University’s financial resources, and in the communication of its financial information to internal and external constituents.
 

• Ensures that the University has a clear business model that includes all CIU divisions (higher education, Ben Lippen Schools, and Pineview Properties) and is effective, sustainable, and in keeping with CIU’s mission, vision, and core values.
• Participates in the President’s Cabinet to assess the financial aspects of plans under consideration, and to give input on the allocation of financial resources to support the institutional strategy.
• Provides financial reporting to the CIU Board of Trustees, the BLS Board of Directors, the executive team, and external constituents (e.g., accreditors, donors, regulators, etc.).
• Oversees budget management and investments management (endowments and other scholarship funds of $40 million).
• Oversees internal and external financial reporting (GAAP financial statements; Form 990; management “dashboard” reporting; and ad hoc reports as needed to appraise and show operating results), as well as budget development and reporting.
• Oversees the annual external financial audit preparation process.
• Provides monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reports for upper management.
• Monitors the University’s cash position, and initiate actions needed to meet the organization’s needs and maximize resources.
• Maintains highly collaborative relationships with academic leaders and other administrative leaders to promote fiscal awareness and accountability.
• Stays abreast of relevant professional and tax standards so as to keep CIU in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Ensures that adequate controls and procedures are in place (and documented) to safeguard assets and produce reliable financial information.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to CIU’s biblical and community life and doctrinal standards, mission and goals.
• Proven senior level management and organizational skills with ability to manage departments, projects, tasks and deadlines.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial planning, reporting, management, and analysis in an organization with a diverse financial structure and fund accounting system.
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Five years of proven financial management experience within a large, complex organization.
• CPA certification preferred.

BLS/CIU provides a benefits package that includes:

• Health Plan;
• 401(k) plan with match opportunity;
• 100% of employee’s cost of group life insurance;
• Long term disability insurance;
• Vacation days, holidays, sick leave, family leave;
• Educational benefits: tuition reduction for PreK3-Graduate.

Interested and qualified candidates will complete the CIU Employment Application.