Life in Mobile

Director of Strategic Finance, YouVersion

Edmond, OK · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 82 days ago

Financial ModelingFinancial AnalysisAccountingFP&AUnityLeadershipCommunicationCritical ThinkingFinancial Reporting

About the role

It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment! - $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. - Casual dress and work environment. - And much more!
Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully.
We consider ministry readiness and an individual's capacity to represent Life.Church's beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions.

Lead Finance Strategy
Serve as the finance strategy partner to YouVersion executive leadership, providing financial guidance for strategic planning, investment decisions, and organizational priorities.
Architect and implement financial infrastructure, processes, and frameworks to support YouVersion's continued growth and international expansion, including entity structure, compliance requirements, and cross-border financial management.
Own the evaluation of financial impact for strategic initiatives, delivering scenario analysis, risk assessments, and recommendations to inform executive decision-making.
Identify financial risks and opportunities, proactively delivering insights that drive long-term sustainability and maximize ministry impact.
Own Financial Analysis & Insights
Own and communicate the financial narrative for YouVersion by analyzing income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow trends and translating them into actionable insights for leadership.
Prepare and deliver regular financial updates and strategic briefings to executive leadership, highlighting performance drivers, variances, risks, and opportunities.
Lead complex and ad hoc financial analysis to support high-impact strategic initiatives, partnerships, and investment decisions.
Drive Cross-Functional Financial Alignment

Analytical mindset with a high attention to detail and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights.
Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and solve problems.
Exercises sound judgment and decision-making, demonstrating discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required. CPA added plus.
Nonprofit or ministry experience a plus.
7+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, financial analysis, or accounting roles.
Experience supporting complex, multi-entity, or international organizations preferred.
Experience influencing senior leadership and driving strategic financial decisions preferred.

It doesn't stop there-the more years on staff, the greater the investment! - $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. - Casual dress and work environment. - And much more!
$160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth.

Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons.
Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health.
Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost.
Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase.
Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.
Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year.
Demonstrated ability to translate vision into actionable financial strategies that support organizational objectives.
Benefits We Offer

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