Director of Finance

Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod•New Ulm, MN

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Martin Luther College (MLC) is seeking a visionary and collaborative financial leader who is passionate about advancing the mission of Christian higher education through strategic financial leadership and exceptional stewardship. The Director of Finance partners with the President and college/synod leaders to shape financial strategy, inform and prioritize operations decisions, and ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the college. This role is ideal for a forward-thinking finance professional who enjoys balancing strategic planning with operational excellence, translating complex financial information into actionable insights, and building trusted relationships. The successful candidate will foster a culture of partnership, stewardship, responsibility, and an ongoing pursuit of excellence while leading a high-performing Finance team.

Requirements

Visionary and collaborative financial leadership.
Passion for advancing the mission of Christian higher education.
Strategic financial leadership.
Exceptional stewardship.
Forward-thinking finance professional.
Ability to balance strategic planning with operational excellence.
Ability to translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
Ability to build trusted relationships.
Leadership skills to foster a culture of partnership, stewardship, responsibility, and pursuit of excellence.
Experience leading a high-performing Finance team.

Responsibilities

Shape financial strategy in partnership with the President and college/synod leaders.
Inform and prioritize operations decisions.
Ensure the long-term financial sustainability of the college.
Balance strategic planning with operational excellence.
Translate complex financial information into actionable insights.
Build trusted relationships.
Foster a culture of partnership, stewardship, responsibility, and an ongoing pursuit of excellence.
Lead a high-performing Finance team.