Vice President of Global Finance

Our Daily Bread Ministries•Grand Rapids, MI

23h•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Daily Bread Ministries is seeking an executive leader to provide strategic leadership for the ministry's worldwide finance function. The Vice President will ensure effective stewardship of resources, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across a global ministry serving more than 150 countries and over 58 languages. The role partners with executive leadership, regional leaders, and global finance teams to support sustainable growth and maximize ministry impact. Through visionary leadership, sound financial management, and a commitment to biblical stewardship, the Vice President helps ensure resources are managed wisely to support global Bible engagement and discipleship efforts. The role is full-time and hybrid, and includes international travel of approximately 10–25% annually.

Requirements

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including team leadership and management of complex financial operations.
Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, risk management, and governance.
Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting solutions, and business analytics tools.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite.
Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to executive leaders, boards, and diverse stakeholders.
Strong leadership, collaboration, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills.
Willingness and ability to travel internationally approximately 10–25% annually.
Mature Christian faith and passion for global Bible engagement and discipleship.
Commitment to Our Daily Bread Ministries' Statement of Faith and alignment with the ministry's mission and values.
A life consistent with biblical principles, including personal Bible engagement and ongoing spiritual growth.
Ability to lead with humility, integrity, and stewardship while serving a global and culturally diverse ministry.

Nice To Haves

Experience within a global or multinational organization is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide executive leadership for the global finance function and establish and maintain accounting and finance policies, procedures, and controls across ministry entities.
Coordinate the collection, consolidation, and reporting of financial information from global entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.
Analyze financial performance, including budget-to-actual results, product cost evaluations, liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange considerations.
Communicate financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, the Finance Committee, Board members, and organizational stakeholders.
Provide strategic direction to finance directors and global finance teams in planning, budgeting, staffing, professional development, and administrative practices.
Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support timely completion of global budget planning activities.
Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, corporate, and regulatory reporting requirements across jurisdictions where the ministry operates.
Lead and coordinate annual U.S. and global audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to local requirements.
Drive standardization and continuous improvement of accounting systems, ERP platforms, chart of accounts, financial reporting processes, and global accounting practices.
Participate on key committees, including investment and employee benefit oversight groups, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives that advance ministry objectives.
Oversee insurance coverage reviews, treasury functions, cash management, and intercompany funding strategies.