CHIEF FINANCE & BUSINESS OFFICER
The Chief Finance and Business Officer provides executive leadership, strategic direction, and
hands on oversight for all financial, business, operational, and investment functions of the
Dream Center. This role oversees three primary divisions:
1. Accounting
2. Business Operations
3. Investments and Endowment Management
The CFBO ensures that the Dream Center maintains the highest standards of financial
integrity, legal compliance, operational excellence, investment stewardship, and sustainable
growth. This leader builds systems, modernizes processes, strengthens accountability, and
helps safeguard the long-term financial health of the ministry.
The CFBO reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and works closely with the Board of
Directors, the Finance Committee, the Audit Committee, legal counsel, external auditors, and
department leaders across all Dream Center entities.
Key Areas of Oversight
1. Accounting and Financial Management
The CFBO leads the financial engine of the entire organization and ensures accuracy,
compliance, transparency, and stewardship. Responsibilities include:
• Overseeing all financial reporting, including profit and loss statements, balance
sheets, cash flow analysis, donor revenue reports, and departmental budgets
• Managing the annual budgeting process and multiyear financial planning
• Ensuring accuracy and integrity in all accounting practices
• Managing tax filings, state and federal compliance requirements, and all legal financial
obligations
• Overseeing annual audits with external auditing firms
• Ensuring compliance with nonprofit financial regulations and best practices
• Strengthening internal controls and financial policies
• Supervising the accounting team, including the Controller, accounts payable and
receivable, and financial analysts
• Providing monthly and quarterly reports to the CEO, Board, and Finance Committee
• Leading continuous improvement of financial systems, software, workflows, and
standard operating procedures
2. Business Operations and Enterprise Management
The Dream Center is a large, complex, multi program campus that includes several income
generating enterprises, leased partnerships, and operational ventures. The CFBO
oversees:
Property Management
• Oversight of all Dream Center owned and leased properties
• Ensuring safety, compliance, maintenance, capital planning, and operational efficiency
Dream Center Gym
• Operational oversight of the commercial fitness facility
• Budgeting, revenue tracking, staff oversight, and membership growth strategy
Dream Center Recording Studio
• Oversight of the studio’s business operations, staffing, scheduling, partnerships, and
revenue
Merchandise and Online Store
• Management of Dream Center merchandise operations
• Oversight of product development, inventory, pricing, marketing, sales, order fulfillment,
and financial tracking
Medical Center and Counseling Center Partnerships
• Overseeing contracts and agreements with external partners operating on campus
• Ensuring compliance, performance standards, lease terms, and revenue agreements
Additional Enterprise Ventures
• Evaluating new business opportunities that strengthen the Dream Center’s sustainability
• Developing business models, feasibility assessments, and revenue projections
• Ensuring alignment with the mission and values of the Dream Center
3. Investments, Endowment, and Long-Term Financial Growth
The CFBO develops, manages, and safeguards the long-term financial health of the
organization. Responsibilities include:
Endowment Creation and Management
• Designing and launching the Dream Center’s first endowment
• Establishing policies for investment, distribution, and long-term sustainability
• Working with the Board and Finance Committee to set endowment philosophy and
spending guidelines
Investments
• Managing all organizational investments, including stocks, CDs, money markets, mutual
funds, and related financial instruments
• Ensuring fiduciary responsibility, risk management, and appropriate diversification
• Providing quarterly investment reports and recommendations to the CEO and Board
Real Estate Investments
• Assessing opportunities for real estate acquisition, development, or divestment
• Managing existing real estate holdings
• Overseeing leases, property income, legal obligations, and long-term strategy
Financial Growth Strategy
• Developing multiyear strategies for reserves, cash flow health, liquidity, and capital
planning
• Creating a financial sustainability plan that supports future expansion, program growth,
and operational excellence
Qualifications
• Strong alignment with the mission, values, and spiritual culture of the Dream Center
• Deep commitment to integrity, stewardship, and Christ centered leadership
• Senior level experience overseeing accounting, finance, or business operations in a
complex organization
• Expertise in nonprofit finance, audits, compliance, and financial reporting
• Experience managing investments, endowments, or large financial portfolios
• Proven ability to build systems, strengthen controls, and professionalize organizational
infrastructure
• Experience managing revenue generating business units
• Strong leadership, communication, relational, and team building skills
• Bachelor’s degree required
• Master’s degree, CPA, CFA, or related credential preferred
Personal Strengths and Leadership Attributes
• A heart for people and passion for the mission of the Dream Center
• A humble, hungry, healthy leadership posture
• Strategic thinking paired with operational discipline
• High emotional intelligence and a team centric leadership style
• Ability to make wise decisions under pressure
• Commitment to excellence, accountability, and transparency
• Spirit led discernment with practical financial expertise
• Ability to build trust with staff, board members, donors, and partners
• Salary range: $125,000 – $150,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and professional
development opportunities.
• Faith-based staff care resources including chaplaincy and spiritual formation programs.
Please send all applications, emails, and inquiries to Liana Garcia at
[email protected] or 213-273-7018.
Required Materials
1. Cover Letter
Please describe your interest in the Chief Finance & Business Officer position and your
alignment with the Dream Center’s mission of transforming lives through Christ-
centered service. Share how your professional background in financial leadership,
business operations, investment management, and organizational stewardship has
prepared you to lead in this role.
In addition, explain how your personal faith, integrity, and servant-leadership philosophy
will guide your approach to overseeing the Dream Center’s accounting functions,
business enterprises, and long-term investment strategy.
2. Resume / CV
Please provide a comprehensive résumé detailing your experience in finance,
accounting, business operations, investment strategy, property or asset oversight, and
leadership within complex or multi-entity organizations. Include relevant certifications,
accomplishments, and any experience managing endowments, audits, compliance,
business units, or financial systems.