Director of Financial Services
About The Position
To provide leadership of the Financial Services team both spiritually and operationally to maintain and steward organizational financial health and compliance with financial regulations. This role involves directing financial planning, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow for Word of Life Fellowship, Inc. The Director will analyze and manage cash position, review and strengthen internal control policies, and oversee tax compliance. This position also requires managing relationships with external financial representatives and coordinating with auditors. Additionally, the role includes leading staff training and development in financial management and overseeing the performance development of direct reports. As a senior leader, this individual is expected to model a collaborative and energetic ministry environment.
Requirements
- A clear personal testimony of faith in Christ
- Agreement with Word of Life’s vision, mission, Statement of Faith and Standard of Conduct.
- A willingness to learn and grow in the ministry responsibilities mentioned below.
- A clear understanding of Biblical stewardship.
- Strong communication, leadership, and team-building skills.
- A working knowledge of accounting and finance.
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, or business administration.
Nice To Haves
- Previous history and/or connection to the Word of Life ministry.
- 5 years of experience with Word of Life preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide spiritual leadership of the Financial Services team through regular prayer and encouragement from God’s Word.
- Provide organizational leadership of the Financial Services team through regular one on one meetings and team meetings.
- Direct the financial planning, budgeting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow for Word of Life Fellowship, Inc.
- Analyze and manage cash position utilizing trend analysis, opportunity projections, and strategies with the goal of maximizing ministry resources.
- Review and strengthen internal control policies, guidelines, and procedures for activities including budget administration, cash and credit management, insurance administration, and accounting.
- Fiscal monitoring and requisition of funds relating to ongoing projections in coordination with Chief Operating Officer and Global Leadership Team members.
- Prepare financial statements, financial position forecasts, annual budgets, and/or reports required by management and regulatory agencies.
- Provide guidance to Financial Services team ensuring fiscal transactions are posted correctly.
- Provide internal support and input to all ministry units regarding efficient control and utilization of financial resources as well as accounting and budgeting process.
- Manage relationships with banking, insurance, and other representatives to facilitate financial activities.
- Oversee and coordinate with outside auditors and internal staff in the preparation of the audited statements and tax reports.
- Lead staff training and development in budgeting and financial management areas.
- Develop and implement and ongoing personal and professional performance development for all direct reports.
- Oversee tax compliance for the organization (i.e. payroll, sales, bed).
- Frequent communication with Chief Operating Officer regarding financial progress, trends, opportunities, and challenges.
- Engage in the discipleship process in the lives of staff and students.
- Engage in the development and implementation of the ministry-wide strategic plan.
- Provide detailed budget information for every division upon request.
- As a Senior leader, model a heart attitude and actions that foster a collaborative high energy ministry environment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
