Finance Manager

Finance ManagerAre you a person of compassion? An advocate for justice? Someone who stands up for the rights of the vulnerable and speaks out for the marginalized, the exploited and the forgotten? Do you believe in our calling as Christians to welcome the least of these and love our neighbor?If you answered 'yes', to any of the above, World Relief, and millions of people around the world need you.At this pivotal moment in time, we are rapidly expanding and growing our team to meet the increasing needs of our world. We are looking for people who want to use their gifts and talents to make a real and tangible difference in our world and the lives of the suffering.If you're looking for a purpose-driven career in which you can grow your talents, while also standing up for the rights of the vulnerable, we want you to join us today.World Relief is a global Christian humanitarian organization whose mission is to boldly engage the world's greatest crises in partnership with the church. The organization was founded in the aftermath of World War II to respond to the urgent humanitarian needs of war-torn Europe. Since then, for 80 years, across 100 countries, World Relief has partnered with local churches and communities to build a world where families thrive and communities flourish.Today, organizational programming focuses on humanitarian and disaster response, community strengthening and resilience, and refugee & immigrant services and advocacy.Position Summary:The Finance Manager oversees and controls all financial transactions, financial reporting, grants management, and budget execution. This position assumes a leadership role as well, using the platform of office finances, to ensure alignment with both office and departmental strategy and priorities.Role & Responsibilities:Revenue and Expense Accounting:Oversee and implement procedures for revenue to ensure timely, accurate, and controlled receipt and recording of funds receivedOversee and implement procedures for expenses to ensure timely, accurate, and controlled cash disbursements, check payments, and credit card charges and the detailed recording of such expendituresGain expertise in and utilize on an ongoing basis the organizational ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) for the processing of payments, detailed recording of expenditures, and generation of reportsWork closely with the Office Director and Program Managers to create program budgets, incorporating anticipated revenue, direct and indirect expenses, and other requirements as dictated by the programWork closely with the Office Director to develop an annual fiscal budget incorporating active and projected program budgets, other anticipated revenue and expenses, and specific Home Office requirementsMaintain monthly tracking of all budgets, elevating potential areas of concerns to appropriate managers/directors, and updating budgeted line items, as necessaryFunction as primary liaison with Home Office on finance related issues, local financial institutions, and other entities as involvement or need arisesOther Duties:Create monthly invoices and supporting expense reports for local and state grantsMaintain client expenses and generate reports as needed for the administration of programsAct as financial representative on the office leadership teamOversee basic HR functions for office including oversight of payroll, benefits, policies, and work environmentIn conjunction with Office Director and Development staff, research and/or assist in pursuing funding opportunities and assist with foundation and grant applicationsSupport Home Office and perform other duties as requiredThis role is responsible for supervising others and includes responsibilities consistent with supervising employees, including but not limited to monitoring daily work activities, tracking and approving timesheets including approving time off, monitoring performance including entering goals, progress check-ins, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, documenting performance concerns, entering staff promotions, transitions, and separations in HRIS within required time frame. Managers at World Relief are also considered spiritual leaders and are expected to lead staff in a manner consistent with our Christian values, including but not limited to praying with staff, leading devotionals, and fostering a Christian environment in interactions with staff throughout World Relief.Job Requirements:Mature and personal Christian faithCommitted to the mission, vision, and values of World ReliefDesire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communitiesAble to affirm and/or acknowledge World Reliefs Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation documentBachelor's Degree or Equivalent Experience5 years demonstrated leadership and finance experiencePreferred Qualifications:Working knowledge of Windows & Microsoft software including Word, Outlook, Excel, Teams and PowerPointAble to work independently and collaboratively with team membersAbility to prioritize, problem solve and pay attention to the detailsFlexibility to occasionally work outside of scheduled hours for events and travel.Strong Oral and written communication skillsAbility to effectively manage in stressful or crisis situationsCross cultural competencyWorld Relief offers a competitive benefits package and employee discount program for full-time, Regular, employees.World Relief is honored to be recognized with the Gold-level Cigna Healthy Workforce Designation for exceeding the core components of our well-being program including leadership and culture, program foundations and execution, and whole person health.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.For World Relief staff, strong commitment to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief is essential, and Christian faith is a prerequisite for employment, based upon United States federal guidelines provided in Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.