Chief Financial and Administrative Officer

Central Seminary

Central Seminary, headquartered in Overland Park Kansas, celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2026. From its founding, Central has worked to continually adapt to the ever-changing world. Our faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive learning environment where students from varied ethnic, geographical, and theological backgrounds can pursue postsecondary seminary education that is accessible, affordable, and effective.
 
While our administrative headquarters is in Overland Park, the seminary’s community of faculty and students extends well beyond with 8 other sites in seven states and 1 international educational partnership. In the spring of 2026, Central enrolled 456 students in our diploma, master, and doctoral level programs, which are offered in both English and Korean. Those students are scattered across 36 different states within the U.S. and in 14 countries. In recent years, our seminary has been on the leading edge of providing theological education that is inclusive of technological proficiency, and currently most course offerings are provided virtually.
 
Position Summary
Reporting to the President of Central, the Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) is directly responsible for the leadership and oversight of Central’s finances, facilities, owned/leased assets, information technology, benefit plans, human resources function, and risk management. As a member of Central’s Leadership Team, the CFAO will be actively engaged in the development and implementation of Central’s strategic plans.

Essential Functions

• Establish and develop strong relationships with Central’s Leadership Team, Board of Directors, and external partners.

• Establish credibility throughout the seminary and with the Board as an effective developer of solutions to challenges and creator of opportunities that help to optimize Central’s operations and further its mission.

• Foster and continue building a success-oriented, forward-looking, accountable environment within Central.

• Monitor and manage current calendarized annual financial plan (Operating Budget) that is approved by Central’s Board of Directors.

• Provide timely and accurate reporting of monthly and YTD financial results in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), to include insightful and actionable analysis of financial results related to the Operating Budget on a monthly basis.

• Manage the reliable cash flow projection process, reporting mechanism, and banking relationships that ensure adequate cash is available to meet Central’s operating requirements.

• Work closely with Central’s external auditing firm, transactional accounting firm, and internal staff to produce an annual financial report for approval by Central’s Board that presents fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the seminary in accordance with GAAP and the Uniform Prudent Management of Institutional Funds Act (UPMIFA).

• Advise and be a trusted thought partner with the President on long-term business and financial planning.

• Evaluate and advise the Leadership Team on the financial and operational impact of proposed programs and strategies, and regulatory and compliance requirements.

• Update and manage financial models and forecasting tools for integrated institutional planning.

• Ensure that areas of responsibility comply with federal, state, local, accreditor, lender, and all other applicable regulatory and legal requirements.

• Oversee and ensure effective management of Human Resources (internal and external), Information Technology (external vendor), and Facilities and serve as the primary contact for external legal counsel.

• Collaborate closely with the President and Board on the strategic and operational management and oversight of Central’s investment funds in accordance with UPMIFA and serve as the primary contact for the investment manager/consultant.

• Implement effective internal and external financial controls and proactively monitor adherence to resulting policies and procedures.

• Enhance and/or develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures by way of systems that will improve the overall operation and effectiveness of Central.

• Serve as the Board liaison (in cooperation with the President) on all financial matters, ensuring they have the necessary information on a timely basis to effectively fulfill their fiduciary and governance responsibilities.

 Competencies/Success Attributes

• Integrity, credibility, professionalism, and commitment to Central’s mission

• Strong accounting and business acumen

• Financial management

• Strategic thinking

• Leadership/mentorship

• Proactive communicator  

• Collaborate effectively with Central’s Leadership Team and external constituents

• Multi-Cultural Competency

• Sound judgment

• Problem solving/analytical mindset

• Initiative

• Negotiating skills

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field required. Master’s degree or CPA certification preferred.

• Ten or more years of financial and administrative experience with a demonstrated record of accomplishment and career progression.

Technical Skills

High Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
 
Start Date
Expected start date is June 15, 2026.
 
To Apply
Send letter of interest, resume, and salary expectation to apply@cbts.edu by May 15, 2026.