Director of Finance Strategy, YouVersion

Life.Church • Edmond, OK

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About The Position

The Director of Finance Strategy, YouVersion is primarily responsible for serving as a senior finance leader, partnering with YouVersion executive leadership to bring financial depth and strategic insight to shape YouVersion's long-term financial strategy. This role shapes long-term financial direction and builds the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth and international expansion. The Director translates complex financial data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making that drives sustainability and maximizes ministry impact.

Requirements

• Analytical mindset with a high attention to detail and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complex financial concepts and foster strong partnerships.
• Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to think strategically and translate vision into actionable financial strategies that support organizational objectives.
• Utilizes strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex financial data, identify underlying issues, and develop effective solutions in a dynamic environment.
• Advanced technical proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and analysis, with expertise in financial systems and tools.
• Exercises sound judgment and decision-making, demonstrating discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, financial analysis, or accounting roles.

Nice To Haves

• CPA preferred.
• Experience supporting complex, multi-entity, or international organizations preferred.
• Experience influencing senior leadership and driving strategic financial decisions preferred.
• Nonprofit or ministry experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance strategy partner to YouVersion executive leadership, providing financial guidance for strategic planning, investment decisions, and organizational priorities.
• Architect and implement financial infrastructure, processes, and frameworks to support YouVersion’s continued growth and international expansion, including entity structure, compliance requirements, and cross-border financial management.
• Own the evaluation of financial impact for strategic initiatives, delivering scenario analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to inform executive decision-making.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively delivering insights that drive long-term sustainability and maximize ministry impact.
• Own and communicate the financial narrative for YouVersion by analyzing income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow trends and translating them into actionable insights for leadership.
• Prepare and deliver regular financial updates and strategic briefings to executive leadership, highlighting performance drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Lead complex and ad hoc financial analysis to support high-impact strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investment decisions.
• Partner with Finance Operations to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and alignment with organizational standards.
• Collaborate with FP&A to develop financial models, forecasts, and scenario plans aligned with YouVersion’s strategic priorities.
• Partner with YouVersion Donor Development to interpret giving trends, assess revenue forecasts, and inform financial planning.
• Serve as a financial thought partner to functional leaders, equipping them to understand the financial implications of their strategies and initiatives.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
• Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
• Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
• Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
• Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.
• Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment!
• $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.
• Casual dress and work environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director