Senior Director of Finance Camping & Accounts Payable

Young Life•Colorado Springs, CO

12d•$98,200 - $136,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Director of Finance Camping & Accounts Payable leads global accounts payable and finance operations for Young Life’s Camping department, applying Biblical stewardship principles to financial processes, staff, facilities, and equipment. The role provides financial guidance and customer care to guests, staff, vendors, camp coordinators, and mission leadership, and helps camps reach sustainable operations. The position directs accounting systems, internal controls, compliance, financial analysis, camp forecasting, capital expenditure planning, budgeting, financial training, business licenses, and tax filings. It establishes financial policies and procedures in coordination with the VP of Finance and CFO and other leaders, develops tools and processes that support mission growth, and works with external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements. The role also supports staff spiritual development, talent development, leadership reporting, and collaboration across Finance, Camping, field functions, and other departments. It serves as Treasurer for Canadian Young Life camping entities and completes assigned committees and special projects. The position is based in an office environment and requires semi-regular travel, approximately 8–10 times per year. The anticipated salary range is $98,200–$136,000, depending on relevant experience and education, work location, and scheduled weekly hours. Young Life requires employees to profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord, subscribe to its required statements and policies including its Statement of Faith, and abide by its policies and conduct standards.

Requirements

BSBA in accounting or equivalent.
Equivalent of an advanced business degree, such as a CPA, CMA, or master’s degree in accounting or finance.
At least five years of financial management experience, preferably in a nonprofit business.
At least twelve years of relevant professional experience in public or nonprofit accounting and tax, including leading and managing complex initiatives or programs with outcome-focused deliverables.
Understanding of international accounting and multiple currencies.
Strong communication, presentation, analytical, and reasoning skills.
Ability to meet Young Life’s stated Christian faith, conduct, and policy requirements for employees.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Workday ERP, Salesforce CRM, or Vena FP&A is a plus.
Previous involvement with Young Life is desired.
Financial management experience in a nonprofit business is preferred.

Responsibilities

Create and participate in opportunities for personal and staff spiritual growth, including execution of personal spiritual growth plans.
Lead accounts payable processes and camping operations according to Biblical stewardship principles.
Establish a service culture that anticipates and responds professionally to guest needs through intentional decisions and systems.
Demonstrate and teach Financial Services customer care principles and provide financial guidance on vendor selection and assessment.
Collaborate with camp coordinators to analyze financially challenged camps and recommend steps toward sustainable operations.
Complete timely ad hoc financial projects for mission leadership.
Promote healthy relationships among staff, guests, and vendors, and serve as a liaison between Finance and mission segments, including Camping, US and International Field functions, and MSS.
Communicate with Human Resources and camps regarding COLA and maintenance of camping job descriptions.
Direct long-range financial forecasting for operating camps and expansion projects.
Guide leadership reporting to promote integrity, accountability, and proper budget management.
Serve on mission-wide topical committees as assigned and serve as Treasurer for Canadian Young Life camping entities (MCMA, Malibu Yacht Charters).
Identify reporting, planning tools, and financial skills needed by managers and coordinators, and incorporate them into routine business processes.
Work with external auditors to complete Young Life’s audit and ensure accurate financial statements.
Provide timely staff performance feedback, conduct yearly reviews, monitor the organizational structure, and identify and develop staff for leadership opportunities.
Ensure camp planning and operations meet required standards and metrics.
Direct day-to-day accounting and global accounts payable operations, including maintaining and enhancing accounting systems, internal controls, compliance, financial analysis, and resolution of complex accounting issues.
Direct day-to-day Camping finance operations, including camp forecasting, capital expenditure planning, financial training, budget coordination, financial analysis, business licenses and tax filings, and accounting and reporting support for camp development.
Establish financial policies and procedures in coordination with the VP of Finance, CFO, and leaders across the organization.
Develop financial tools and processes to support mission growth and complete special projects and other assigned duties.
Identify and execute training courses that increase professional competencies in service to the mission.