Senior Director of Finance

COVENANT COLLEGE

Senior Director of Finance

Join a team of employees committed to an exciting mission : to offer the world biblically grounded men and women equipped to live out extraordinary callings in ordinary places. Covenant College is a community committed to the Bible as the inerrant Word of God, and everything we do is grounded in our Reformed theology and worldview.

Covenant is situated on the border between Georgia and Tennessee; our beautiful 400-acre campus is located atop Lookout Mountain, Georgia. Lookout Mountain boasts incredible vistas of the Smoky Mountains and views that span across seven states while being conveniently located close to downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Job Title : Senior Director of Finance

Reports to : Vice President of Operations & Finance

Classification : Full-time; FLSA Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY

Reporting to the Vice President for Operations & Finance, the Director serves as both the College's primary financial analyst and its lead accounting officer. This position requires someone who can dig deeply into financial data, illuminate opportunities for improved stewardship, and support leadership in making disciplined, well-reasoned decisions that align with the mission. The Director will guide the annual budget process, build multi-year financial frameworks, and provide the clarity needed to support thoughtful growth and operational excellence.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Financial Planning, Analysis & Modeling

• Lead and manage the College's annual budget process with a structured, transparent, and data-driven approach.
• Develop multi-year financial models that connect enrollment growth, operational realities, and strategic priorities to guide long-range planning.
• Analyze trends, cost structures, and financial drivers to identify opportunities for enhanced stewardship and more effective resource allocation.
• Provide objective, evidence-based insights on the financial implications of programmatic, staffing, and operational decisions.
• Create dashboards, reports, and financial metrics that give leadership clear visibility into emerging opportunities, cost pressures, and long-term financial trajectory.
• Support leadership in evaluating strategic initiatives by modeling risk, return, and mission alignment.

Financial Operations & Accounting Oversight

Strategic Leadership & Institutional Partnership

QUALIFICATIONS

Education & Experience

Preferred

CORE COMPETENCIES

FAITH & MISSION ALIGNMENT

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

APPLICATION PROCESS

Interested applicants should apply at Senior Director of Finance and provide a resume and a statement of faith or Christian experience. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

November 2025