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Salary $200,000 - $250,000 a year job type full-time
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Hiring range: $200,000.00 - $250,000.00 please note: the hiring range applies to us-based employment and may be higher in certain us geographic locationsOverview the vice president of finance leads the global finance division of the organization through a team of directors and managersThis position is responsible for providing strategic leadership and plays a key role in setting the financial direction for compassionThe incumbent collaborates with other senior leaders and sets functional strategyThis role works with members of the global executive team and board of directors, as well as be a change agent in the organizationDecisions are guided by major operational strategy and compassion`s global strategic priorities and support transformationWhat will you do?
Maintains a personal relationship with jesus christIs a consistent witness for jesus christ, maintains a courteous, christ-like attitude in dealing with people within and outside of compassion, and faithfully upholds compassion’s ministry in prayer.
Acts as an advocate to raise the awareness of the needs of childrenUnderstands christ’s mandate to protect childrenCommits to and prioritizes child protection considerations in all decision-making, tasks and activities across the ministryAbides by all behavioral expectations in compassion’s statement of commitment to child protection and code of conductReports any concerns of abuse, neglect or exploitation of children through compassion’s internal reporting process and appropriately supports responses to incidents if they occur.
Leads a multi-functional team of directors and leaders and provides planning and consultation to subordinates, executives, and peer management in the successful alignment of assigned resources to ensure achievement of operational priorities and initiatives, integrating priorities within organizational strategies to ensure that function`s purpose is fulfilled.
Responsible for strategic planning efforts in finance and in support of other divisionsThis includes developing long term global financial strategies, annual planning, corporate measures, budgets and integrated financial forecasts that provide highly predictable and understandable financial results.
Assess organizational performance against both the annual budget and long-term strategyDevelop tools and systems to provide critical financial and operational information and make actionable recommendations on both compassion’s strategy and operational performance.
Leads ongoing operational efficiencyEnsures compassion’s resources are fully maximized in all that we doIs responsible to provide strategic guidance on resource allocation options to support compassion’s growth needs, including providing actionable management reporting, cost optimization activities, expense management and cost projections/analysis.
Oversee long-term global budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with strategic plan.
Leads a team that provides timely and accurate analysis of budgets, operations, financial reports and financial trends including the assessment of industry trends in order to assist the ceo/president, the board and other senior executives in performing their responsibilities.
Plans, develops, organizes, implements, directs and evaluates the organization`s fiscal performance and leads global forecasting.
Compiles, prepares and administers the annual budget and departmental expenses, ensuring accountability for on-time completion of deliverables based on department objectives, slas, and other compassion standards, ensuring compliance with regulatory and board policies.
Selects, manages and develops assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performance, including discipline, motivation, and annual reviews; supports continuous learning and development that enhances individual performance and organizational capability.
Leads finance managers, directors and professional staff responsible to prepare a region or major group`s annual budget (or a segment of the budget), gathering input from all stakeholders, organizing and analyzing the data, and preparing it for approval and administrationSubmits the annual budget on time and accurately to the approving authorityLeads subordinate team members through the ongoing financial forecasting process, ensuring that it is integrated with the ministry`s strategic planning process.
Leads, through subordinate managers, major financial analysis projects such as creating financial models for future planning decisions including return on investment and lifetime value analysis for compassion’s fund raising activitiesAdvocates on behalf of compassion`s financial principles with stakeholders through various tools, including reports and models.
Directs subordinate analysts and/or managers to research and stay abreast of global economic trends to assure successful and effective completion of responsibilities and anticipation of future issues.
Oversees financial systems and data team as well as financial issues such as capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, investment opportunities, rate of return, operating records, and financial statements.
Select, manage and develop assigned staff, establishing goals and objectives, coaching and managing performanceSupport continuous learning and development that enhances individual performance and organizational capability.
What do you bring?
15+ years professional experience in a finance leadership role in a global organization with specific focus on financial planning and analysis
Several years experience building, leading and developing a team of finance professionals
The ability to inspire creativity and empower a team to think outside the box to develop solutions
Why work here?
The mission: join a team that is motivated to release children from poverty in jesus’ name.
Our benefits: receive generous paid time off, 10% contribution to a 403(b) retirement fund on top of your salary, excellent healthcare coverage, free short-term professional counseling, and more.
Spiritual growth: participate in regular chapel services, prayer groups, and department devotionals.
