Chief Business Officer

About MACC

The Ministerial Association of California Counties (MACC) is a faith-based nonprofit organization dedicated to serving charitable and community endeavors. We manage a range of programs, including community health services, food assistance, and benevolence outreach throughout the counties of Colusa, Glenn, Tehama, Butte, Shasta, Yuba, Sutter, and Yolo.

MACC exists to glorify God and share the good news of Jesus Christ through support, cooperation, and charitable works among associated members and participants.

Position Overview

The Chief Business Officer (CBO) is a senior executive leader responsible for the financial stewardship and operational infrastructure of MACC. This role oversees all core business functions of the organization, including Finance, Human Resources, Business Services, Administration, IT/IS, Fleet & Facilities, and the Project Management Office (PMO).

The CBO serves as the executive responsible for building and maintaining the enterprise systems that support MACC’s mission delivery. This leader ensures strong financial controls, operational efficiency, infrastructure stability, and organizational scalability across all departments and counties served.

The CBO reports directly to the CEO and serves as the CEO’s principal advisor on financial health, enterprise risk, infrastructure capacity, and organizational operations.

Core Areas of Oversight

Finance & Accounting
• Full oversight of Controller, AP/AR, Bookkeeping, Payroll, and Billing Department
• Financial planning, analysis, reporting, and forecasting
• Fund accounting, grant compliance, and revenue cycle management
• Internal controls, financial policies, and audit readiness
• Cash flow management, reserves strategy, and capital planning

Human Resources
• Oversight of HR Director and HR operations
• Workforce planning, compensation strategy, and benefits administration
• Compliance with employment laws and HR risk mitigation
• Organizational culture systems, performance management, and talent development infrastructure

Business Services & Operations
• IT/Information Systems governance and cybersecurity oversight
• Fleet management (Class A, Class B, and operational vehicles)
• Facilities management (leased and owned properties)
• Centralized administration and enterprise support services
• Project Management Office (PMO) governance and cross-departmental project oversight
• Organizational systems integration and workflow optimization

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Business Leadership
Lead development and execution of financial and operational strategies aligned with MACC’s mission.
Provide direct counsel to the CEO regarding financial sustainability, operational risk, infrastructure growth, and internal capacity planning.
Design scalable enterprise systems to support program expansion and multi-county operations.

Financial Stewardship
Develop annual operating and capital budgets in partnership with department leaders.
Provide multi-year financial modeling and sustainability analysis.
Ensure accurate, transparent, and timely internal financial reporting.
Oversee revenue cycle management including billing, reimbursements, and earned revenue programs.

Operational Excellence
Establish and maintain enterprise-level policies for IT, facilities, fleet, HR, and administrative services.
Ensure internal infrastructure supports regulatory compliance and program efficiency.
Oversee project governance through the PMO to ensure strategic initiatives are delivered on time and within budget.
Continuously assess operational risk, internal controls, and systems integrity.

Compliance & Risk Management
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
Oversee annual audit preparation and coordination with external auditors and legal counsel.
Ensure appropriate insurance coverage, reserve policies, and financial safeguards are maintained.

Team Leadership & Development
Provide executive oversight to the Director of Finance (Controller), Business Services Director, and HR Director.
Build alignment between Finance, HR, and Operations to ensure integrated enterprise management.
Develop high-performance leadership within Business Services functions.

Qualifications

Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Equivalent executive experience may be considered for well-seasoned professionals without formal academic credentials.

AND

10+ years of progressively responsible leadership in financial management and organizational operations, with substantial nonprofit experience preferred.

OR

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and executive-level operational and financial leadership experience demonstrating the ability to successfully perform the responsibilities of the position.

Skills & Competencies

Deep expertise in nonprofit accounting, fund accounting, grant compliance, and audit preparation.
Strong executive leadership across finance, HR, and enterprise operations.
Experience integrating multi-department infrastructure under centralized business governance.
Advanced financial modeling, forecasting, and internal control design.
High-level understanding of employment law compliance and organizational risk management.
Strong executive communication skills and decision-making maturity.
Proficiency in financial systems and enterprise software platforms.

Work Environment & Benefits

Flexible work schedule with a mix of remote and in-office days.
Relocation assistance may be offered to candidates located more than three hours away from Colusa, CA.
Competitive executive compensation based on experience, including health insurance, paid time off, and retirement plan options.

MACC is a faith-based organization, and the successful candidate must be comfortable working in an environment where faith is an integrated part of organizational culture and mission.