Finance Specialist

Overview Location: Boone, NC, United States Job ID: 17541 Date Posted: Jul 15, 2026 Role Regional Finance Specialist — you will partner with Regional Finance Officers and Finance leadership to provide strategic financial guidance that strengthens the fiscal performance of field offices and disaster response operations. You will support financial management of externally funded awards and affiliate funding, ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data in our ministry-wide financial system, and help equip field offices with the financial expertise they need to achieve their mission. If you are a collaborative finance professional who thrives on improving processes and making an impact, this role may be a fit. A Day in the Life At Samaritan's Purse, the Gospel is at the center of all we do. We start each day with devotions and prayer for staff and volunteers around the globe. In the role of Regional Finance Specialist , you will have the opportunity to: Maintain your personal relationship with Jesus Christ and be an effective witness for Him. Travel to field sites to ensure proper implementation of finance-related policies and procedures, for temporary assignments, and for other objectives as needed. Support Regional Finance Officers and field offices with transaction posting, P Card review, journal entry uploads, and month-end tasks. Update Regional Finance Officers and Finance leadership on the financial management performance of assigned field offices. Inform the Regional Finance Officer of financial issues originating from and/or affecting assigned field offices. Provide timely and accurate financial analysis for assigned field offices. Monitor internal controls and conduct periodic assessments to identify risks in financial operations across field offices. Assist with implementing training programs for Finance staff and for other staff as needed. Facilitate fund requests from field offices and monitor cash and bank balances; provide an analysis of the cash position to the Regional Finance Officer accordingly. Participate in regional team meetings, coordination, and planning. Guide and support Finance Managers with problem-solving challenges while ensuring financial integrity. Facilitate the calculation and payment of in-country taxes for International Field Staff in assigned field offices as necessary. Maintain a thorough knowledge of the financial aspects of assigned Samaritan's Purse projects and activities to respond to general inquiries. Qualifications Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field and two to three years of related accounting experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. CPA is preferred. International experience and cross-cultural communication and ministry exposure are preferred. Knowledge and Skills: Thorough knowledge of GAAP; ability to lead in-person and remote trainings; ability to calculate, present, and analyze financial information; strong verbal and written communication skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, including Excel and Outlook Twelve credit hours of college-level Biblical studies are strongly preferred; if not completed, option to meet and complete the requirement is available upon hire. Location and Language Job Location: Boone, NC Type: Full-Time Language Requirement: Fluency in English Travel: 60 days annually; required travel documents and vaccinations for entry into foreign countries will be necessary Benefits On-site Medical Clinic (staff and dependents) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Long-term and Short-term disability insurance Paid Family Medical Leave Term Life Insurance 401(k) retirement savings plan 10 paid holidays 12 vacation/personal days Mission and Faith Statement Samaritan's Purse Mission Statement: Samaritan's Purse is a nondenominational evangelical Christian organization providing spiritual and physical aid worldwide. Since 1970, we have helped meet needs of people affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, disease, and famine, with the purpose of sharing God's love through Jesus Christ. The organization serves the Church worldwide to promote the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ. Samaritan's Purse Statement of Faith: We believe the Bible to be the inspired, the only infallible, authoritative Word of God. We believe in the Trinity: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We believe in the deity, virgin birth, sinless life, atoning death, resurrection, and return of Jesus Christ. We believe in the necessity of repentance and faith in Jesus Christ for salvation. We believe in the present ministry of the Holy Spirit and in living a godly life. We believe in the resurrection of the dead; eternal life for the saved and eternal punishment for the lost. We believe in the spiritual unity of believers in the Lord Jesus Christ. We believe evangelism and discipleship are the responsibilities of all followers of Jesus Christ. We believe marriage is defined as a lifelong union between one man and one woman. #J-18808-Ljbffr