Vice President of Financial Services 
Published on 11/27/2024East-West - Plano, TX
Full TimeFully on-site
Description
The Vice President of Financial Services (VPFS) is an integral and proactive member of East-West and is responsible for providing excellent financial and accounting leadership and directing and overseeing the financial activities of the ministry. The VPFS is the primary lead in helping the ministry understand, plan, and make decisions using financial data and trends. The VPFS leads the accounting and donation teams in managing their essential duties accurately and on time and serving our internal and external customers with excellence. The VPFS works closely with all parts ofthe ministry, including regularly interfacing with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on various ongoing and special projects.
Further, the VPFS leverages technology, banking relationships, and other solutions to steward East-West’s financial resources (1 Peter 4:10-11). The VPFS oversees the annual budget and audit process and supports appropriate Board committees, such as the Investment and Finance Committees. In addition, the VPFS closely partners with the development team to report and research donations. The VPFS serves on various teams, including the Operations Leadership Team (OLT). The VPFS protects the legal and tax-exempt status of East-West by ensuring compliance with allrelevant 501(c)(3)rules and regulations and ensuring appropriate controls are in place while having a mindsetthat gets to “yes.”
Requirement
- Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus
- A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Ten-plus years of progressive experience in the accounting field required
- Five-plus years of progressive experience in the finance field required
- Demonstrated management and leadership of an accounting function and team
- CPA designation, preferred
- Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred
- Working knowledge of taxable income and accountable expense reimbursement plans
- Experience with accounting and donation software packages – Intacct, Classy, Concur, and Salesforce preferred
About East-West
POSITION SUMMARY
East-West is seeking a gifted team player to serve as the Director of Short-Term Mission Teams (STMT). This individual will lead the STMT department to coordinate weeklong teams with our Field Ministries department; develop new STMT opportunities; oversee recruitment, training, and execution of STMTs; and introduce team members to additional opportunities to continue the work of reaching the lost.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
- Team Leadership: Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of the STMT department and STMT logistical team.
- Collaboration: Partner with field missionaries, national partners, and teams to implement STMTs, open new locations, and facilitate training for teammates and new leaders.
- Statistics and Administration: Spearhead metrics and reporting for annual STMTs, establish the department's budget, and ensure adherence to East-West policies and best practices.
- STMT Leadership and Coordination: Lead or coordinate and recruit at least two STMTs each year.
QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field preferred
- Experienced in cross-cultural ministry preferred
- Experienced in sharing faith with a clear and concise gospel message
- Ability to travel overseas 4-6 weeks a year
- Demonstrates teaching, leadership, and shepherding skills
- Ability to think strategically and lead others with vision and diplomacy
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong initiative, self-motivation, and ability to complete tasks on time
- Detail-oriented and precise
- Ability to raise and maintain personal support
Location2001 W. Plano Parkway, Ste 3000, Plano, TX 75075
Websitehttp://www.eastwest.org