Vice President of Financial Services

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 of the 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 all relevant 501(c)(3) rules and regulations and ensuring appropriate controls are in place while having a mindset that gets to “yes.”

REPORTS TO: Executive Vice President of Operations

DIRECT REPORTS: Accounting Manager, Donor Relations & Contribution Processing Manager

LOCATION: East-West offices in Plano, Texas

BENEFITS: This is a full-time position with employer-paid benefits such as medical, 403(b) match, and paid time off.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Financial reporting and analysis
  • Serve as East-West's financial analysis and reporting expert, analyzing and reporting financial data and forecasts to key stakeholders. Study economic trends and their impact on future growth, prepare reports for and attend Board meetings.

• Accounting, Planning, and Donations
  • Oversee the Accounting and Donor Relations teams, improving systems and processes and enhancing customer service. Additionally, responsibilities include financial year-end closing, audits, budget planning, fund management, updating industry trends, and maintaining financial calendars.

• Financial Services Management
  • Lead and mentor the Financial Services team through Christian example, empowering and delegating responsibilities and continuously improving processes. The position also focuses on providing all stakeholders with exceptional customer service and quality.

• Lead or Support Projects
  • Participate in various projects for different departments, such as the Executive Leadership Team and the Board, while managing regular day-to-day responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus
• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required
• Ten-plus years of progressive experience in the accounting field is required
• Five-plus years of progressive experience in the finance field is 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

EAST-WEST EMPLOYEE CULTURE

Our team members are passionate about Jesus, grace, bold action, and taking the gospel to the spiritually darkest places. We have one consuming passion: to make God known among every nation, every tribe, every tongue, and every people. We strive to uphold the highest standards of behavior, which include integrity, trustworthiness, theological alignment, a healthy work/life balance, care for others, a servant spirit, competency in difficult conversations, a desire to see results, diligence, respect, and humility.