CEN Operations Director

Job Description

Salary:

The Christian Education Network (CEN) Operations Director leads the operations of a multi-million-dollar Christian Education Network, including legal compliance, finance and financial reporting, information technology, and customer support. Responsibilities include maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, managing donations and scholarship distributions, coordinating annual audits, maintaining compliance with regulatory code, and supporting financial reporting to stakeholders and leadership.

Reports to: OCEN Executive Director

Hours:MondayFriday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Compensation: Full-time, Salaried/Exempt

Location: CCV Office in Columbus, Ohio, with Occasional Statewide Travel

Benefits: PTO (Paid Time Off), 10 Paid Holidays, Monthly Cell Phone Allotment, Mileage, Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance (CCV covers 75% of premium), Life Insurance, 3% Match on Retirement Plan Available after 1 Year

Key Responsibilities

Provide oversight, control, and efficiency for the operations of a multi-million-dollar Christian Education Network.

Ensure legal compliance across all network operations.

Maintain accurate financial reports in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.

Ensure all donations are properly receipted and attributed to the correct state and school as designated by the donor.

Account for all scholarship payments made to participating schools.

Oversee the full scholarship cycle, including application collection, eligibility verification, and award disbursement in accordance with state regulations and CEN policies.

Lead the selection and coordination of an annual audit by a third-party agency.

In partnership with the CEN Legal Team, develop contracts and agreements with partners and ensure legal compliance of all SGO activity.

Oversee the efficient operation of all information technology systems.

Maintain high-quality partnership services and support.

Contribute to the preparation of the annual report for stakeholders.

Provide systems support necessary for the growth and expansion of the network nationwide.

Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications & Requirements

Skills and Experience

Degree in finance or accounting required. CPA license preferred.

3-5+ years of accounting experience.

Proficiency in managing the flow of large sums of money.

Ability to create appropriate reports to CEN leadership and board.

Character and Spiritual

Mature Christian, currently attending or pursuing attendance in a local church.

Agreement with and adherence to CCVs Statement of Faith and Code of Conduct.

Demonstrated commitment to CCVs mission and position on Core Issues.

Ability to work discreetly with confidential information.

Trustworthy, responsible, tactful, diplomatic, and focused on building consensus rather than emphasizing differences.

Maintain a high level of professionalism focused on client/constituent relationships.