Senior Director of Finance Camping & Accounts Payable

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Because of Young Life’s exclusive Christian purposes of evangelism and discipleship as set forth in its Articles of Incorporation and in these Bylaws, and to reflect what has always been and will continue to be the position of Young Life, specifically the Christian belief that each and every employee and volunteer of the corporation should minister as a servant of God with the primary responsibility of proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and, as such, is an integral part of the Christian mission and ministry of the corporation,
Young Life shall only employ individuals or enlist volunteer leaders who: (a) profess a belief in Jesus Christ as their personal Savior and Lord; and (b) subscribe to the statements and policies required of all Young Life staff, including the Young Life Statement of Faith. Therefore, employees and volunteers of Young Life, during working and nonworking hours, shall: (i) be ready, willing and able to fulfill such ministry functions as may be required by the organization; (ii) refrain from conduct and statements that detract from the biblical standards taught and supported by Young Life, and (iii) abide by all policies and practices of Young Life including, without limitation, those related to religious belief or ministry activities.

At Young Life, our mission is to introduce adolescents to Jesus Christ and help them grow in their faith. We invite you to join us in this life-changing work, building relationships and creating spaces where young people feel seen, known, and loved.

Essential Duties:

Spiritual Formation: Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus.

• Participate in and create opportunities for growing deeper in your relationship with Jesus.
• Build a culture where staff have opportunities for ongoing spiritual development, including execution of their personal spiritual growth plan.
• Lead accounts payable processes and camping operations with Biblical stewardship principles.

Attentive Hospitality: Equip servant leaders who anticipate and respond to the needs of our guests, staff and vendors, through Christ-like service.

• Establish a culture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems.
• Embrace, demonstrate, and teach Financial Services customer care principles.
• Provide financial guidance on vendor selection and assessment.
• Collaborate with camp coordinators in analyzing financially challenged camps and make recommendations that bring them to sustainable operation.
• Engage in ad hoc financial projects for mission leadership in a timely manner.

Interpersonal Relationships: Help build relationships that reflect the character of God with guests, staff, vendors and neighbors to foster healthy community.

• Ensure staff prioritize relationships with guests, staff, and vendors to promote healthy community.
• Advocate as a liaison and collaborator between Finance and mission segments (i.e. Camping, US and Int’l Field functions and MSS).
• Communicate between the Human Resources department and camps regarding areas of, COLA and maintenance of camping job descriptions.

Comprehensive Stewardship: Manage with integrity the finances, people, buildings and equipment that have been entrusted to our ministry.

• Ensure that staff are developed and equipped to participate in comprehensive stewardship.
• Direct the forecasting of long-range financial plans of operating camps and expansion projects.
• Guide leadership reporting to ensure integrity, accountability, and proper budget management.
• Serve on mission wide topical committees as assigned.
• Serve as Treasurer for Canadian Young Life camping entities (MCMA, Malibu Yacht Charters)
• Identify the reporting, planning tools, and financial skills necessary to equip managers and coordinators to understand financial operations and make good decisions. Incorporate these into routine business processes.
• Work with external auditors to ensure Young Life’s audit is completed and financial statements are accurate.

Talent Development: Through a consistent and accountable evaluation process, we identify and provide opportunities for staff in continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training.

• Intentionally pursue opportunities in mission leadership, personal growth, and development.
• Provide timely feedback to staff on job performance and perform yearly reviews.
• Monitor and steward the organizational structure (org chart) to support business needs and staff abilities.
• Identify and develop staff suitable for additional leadership opportunities.

Embracing Excellence: Standing on the platform of national standards and metrics we gladly prepare an environment that glorifies Jesus Christ.

• Ensure camp planning and operations are executed within the standards and metrics required for excellence.
• Direct day-to-day accounting and global accounts payable operations to include:
  • Maintenance and enhancement of existing accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
  • Deployment of appropriate internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
  • Compliance with all applicable accounting procedures, governmental regulations, and tax laws
  • Financial analysis to identify trends and report appropriately
  • Resolution of complex accounting issues
• Direct day-to-day finance operations for the Young Life Camping department to include:
  • Camp operational forecasting
  • Capital expenditure planning
  • Management financial training
  • Budget coordination
  • Financial analysis to identify trends and report appropriately
  • Supervision of various state business licenses and tax filings
  • Assistance in camp development via accounting, reporting, and associated analysis
• Establish financial policies and procedures in coordination with the VP of Finance and CFO and various levels of leadership.
• Innovate relevant financial tools and processes to support mission growth.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Camp or Job Specific Working Conditions:

• Office environment
• Semi-regular travel: 8-10 times a year

Education:

• BSBA in accounting or equivalent
• Equivalent of an advanced business degree (CPA, CMA, or master’s degree in accounting or finance)

Training Expectations:

• Identify and execute relevant training courses that increase professional competencies in service to the mission.

Qualifications and Experience Required for the Job:

• At least five (5) years in financial management, preferably of a non-profit business
• Minimum twelve (12) 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 various currencies
• Strong communication, presentation, analytic, and reasoning skills
• Distributive financial systems experience a plus:
  • Workday ERP
  • SalesForce CRM
  • Vena FP&A
• Previous Young Life involvement desired

Job Specific Working Conditions: