Vice President, Finance and IT

Water Street Mission•Lancaster, PA

11d•$75,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Serve in an executive capacity as part of the WSM Leadership Team. Lead the Finance and into growth in quality and effectiveness in its areas of mission, and in relevant objectives in the Strategic Plan. Supervise the ministries of Donor Processing and Finance.

Requirements

Four years of financial leadership required.
Seven years of work in accounting required.
Strong evidence of active Christian formation, spiritual maturity and wise leadership.
Strategic thinker with the ability to align financial and operational decisions with organizational mission and goals.
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
Strong business acumen with the ability to analyze complex financial and operational information.
Excellent decision-making, problem-solving, and change management skills.
Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and with external partners.
Thorough knowledge of accounting principles (GAAP) and financial reporting.
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Ability to advise executive leadership and the Board of Directors.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance strategic priorities and operational responsibilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment in sensitive matters.
Commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and operational excellence.
Willing to sign the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith
A current and active member and/or regular attendee of a local church
Able to fully support the Water Street Mission core values and ministry philosophy
Be able and willing to share the Gospel and participate in the ministry activities of Water Street Mission.
Subscribe to the Water Street Mission Statement of Faith and Qualifications of Employment upon hire and continuously while employed.
Adhere to the Water Street Mission Employee Handbook.

Nice To Haves

Experience with non-profit accounting and fiscal audits preferred.
CPA license is preferred.
Thorough knowledge of GAAP and ECFA Standards preferred.
Familiarity with Sage and Bill.com accounting software preferred.
Experience growing relationships with community partners and representing an organization to the public.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all finance, accounting, donor processing, payroll, accounts payable and IT functions
Partner with the President and Leadership Team to develop organizational strategy, annual budgets, long-range financial plans, and operational initiatives.
Lead the annual budgeting process and long-range financial planning for the organization.
Direct all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial analysis to support organizational decision-making.
Lead the annual financial statement audit, Form 990 preparation, and organizational compliance with GAAP, IRS, ECFA, state regulations, and other applicable requirements.
Ensure effective internal controls, financial policies, systems, and processes that promote accuracy, accountability, and operational excellence.
Oversee cash management, investment monitoring, insurance, employee benefits, and organizational risk management.
Oversee SPE/EITC reporting and compliance processes in collaboration with Advancement and Wonder Academy.
Provide executive oversight of donor financial operations, including gift processing, bequests, securities, charitable gift annuities, and related financial reporting.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with financial institutions, auditors, consultants, technology partners, and other external stakeholders.
Establish, monitor, and report key financial and operational performance metrics.
Foster collaboration across departments to support organizational priorities and ministry objectives.
Oversee the implementation and maintenance of systems and procedures that will provide timely, accurate, and thorough reports on the overall operating conditions of WSM.
Recruit, develop, supervise, and evaluate Finance and IT staff while cultivating a Christ-centered, high-performing team culture.
Serve as a member of the Leadership Team and Operations Leadership Team, representing Finance, Operations and IT in organizational planning and decision-making.
Directly supervise the Controller, Finance Specialist, Donation Processing Specialist, and Director of IT.
Provide interim leadership for vacant positions within the division until a permanent replacement is identified.
Foster the spiritual, professional, and leadership development of departmental staff in partnership with the VP of People and Culture.
Partner with Leadership in annual performance evaluations, merit recommendations, succession planning, and volunteer engagement.
Share the Good News of Jesus Christ in words and actions with people we serve, communicating hope and dignity
Walk alongside fellow WSM staff in Christian community as we journey toward maturity
Encourage restoration in the lives of guests, recognizing we are each restored by God to become restorers
Work in full coordination with other WSM staff at all times to identify, report and respond appropriately to any potential threats to the safety and wellbeing of guests
Embody, encourage and cultivate WSM culture, purpose, mission and values in words and actions
Perform other duties as assigned.