Dyer, Indiana — Mid-America Reformed Seminary is now accepting applications for a full-time Director of Finance. The acceptance and review of applications begin November 1, 2026.
Mid-America Reformed Seminary (MARS) is seeking a Director of Finance. The full position description follows.
Organization: Mid-America Reformed Seminary
Reports to: Managing Director of Operations
Status: Full-time, exempt
Location: Dyer, Indiana
Position Summary
The Director of Finance oversees the Seminary's financial health and stewardship, ensuring that the resources God provides are managed faithfully, transparently, and in support of the Seminary's mission to train men and women for gospel ministry. This person leads budgeting, accounting, reporting, and compliance, and serves as a trusted adviser to the President of the Seminary, Managing Director of Operations, and Board of Trustees. The role is a ministry position as well as a professional one and is suited to someone who wants to put financial expertise in service of the church and God’s greater Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Management and Reporting
• Prepare and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets, including multi-year projections tied to the Long-Range Plan.
• Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Board of Trustees and related committees.
• Manage cash flow, investments, and reserves, including the capital reserve funding plan.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and benefits administration.
Compliance and audit
• Coordinate the annual external audit, IRS Form 990 preparation, and all annual state filings.
• Ensure proper not-for-profit registrations with participating states.
• Ensure compliance with nonprofit, tax, employment, and charitable-gift regulations, as well as accreditor financial standards.
• Maintain internal controls, financial policies, and an up-to-date policy manual.
Student financial services
• Oversee tuition billing, collections, and the administration of institutional student aid.
• Coordinate with the Registrar and Admissions on aid awards, scholarships, and any federal or state aid requirements.
Advancement and donor stewardship
• Work with Advancement to record, acknowledge, and report gifts accurately and promptly.
• Maintain fund accounting for restricted and unrestricted gifts, including the General Fund, Student Aid Fund, and Faculty Development Fund.
• Manage relationships with partner entities, including the Canadian Charitable Foundation, and oversee the annual Agent Agreement, cross-border gift processing, and related reporting.
• Assist the Director of Church Relations and Development with donor analytics and strategic planning.
Administration and planning
• In conjunction with the Managing Director of Operations, oversee the Seminary's insurance, facilities-related contracts, vendor agreements, and technology subscriptions.
• Support planning for facilities and student housing.
• Serve on the administrative leadership team and staff the Board's Finance Committee.
Qualifications
Required
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA or master's degree preferred.
• Five or more years of progressive financial management experience, preferably in nonprofit, higher education, or church-related settings.
• Working knowledge of GAAP for nonprofits, fund accounting, and Form 990 requirements.
• Proficiency with accounting and financial software, spreadsheets, and budgeting tools.
• Demonstrated integrity, discretion, and sound judgment with confidential information.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including the ability to explain financial matters to non-financial audiences.
Preferred
• Experience in theological education or with accreditation bodies such as ATS or regional accreditors.
• Experience with cross-border giving or charitable entities.
• Experience with Blackbaud.
• Experience with data mining tools like PowerBI or Tableau 423, and AI tools such as ChatGPT or Claude Pro.
Spiritual and Doctrinal Requirements
The Director of Finance must be a professing Christian and an active, communing member in good standing of a confessionally Reformed or Presbyterian church. The Director must affirm the Seminary's doctrinal commitments to the Word of God, the Ecumenical Creeds, and the Reformed Confessions and Catechisms, and must support the Seminary's mission and ethos. The Director is expected to model Christian character and to treat the work as a calling.
Compensation and Benefits
Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health insurance, retirement contribution, and paid leave.
To Apply
Submit a cover letter, résumé, a brief statement of Christian faith and church membership, and three references to Mr. Dan Fletcher, Managing Director of Operations at apply@midamerica.edu. The acceptance and review of applications begins November 1, 2026.
