Head of Finance (Full-Time)

Director of Finance - California Region

World Relief is seeking a Director of Finance for the California region to provide strategic financial leadership across multiple field offices. This role partners closely with office and regional leadership to guide budgeting, forecasting, and financial sustainability while ensuring compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

Monday - Friday 8:30 am-5:00 pm; 3 days onsite and 2 work‑from‑home days. Financial Leadership & Strategy

Lead regional budgeting, forecasting, and long‑term financial planning

Partner with Regional Director and program leadership to guide financial decisions

Supervise and support finance staff across multiple offices

Build team capacity through coaching, training, and mentorship

Oversee performance management and staff development processes

Ensure compliance with nonprofit accounting standards and donor requirements

Oversee financial reporting for grants (federal, state, and private)

Maintain strong internal controls and audit readiness

Operational Finance

Oversee accounts payable, receivable, and general ledger processes

Manage regional financial systems and reporting accuracy

Serve as liaison with Home Office finance and external partners

Mature and personal Christian faith

Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities

Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals For the Health of The Nation document

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

7+ years of financial management experience

Experience in nonprofit or grant‑funded environments

Familiarity with donor compliance and federal grant reporting

Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis

Strong Excel and financial systems proficiency

Ability to communicate financial concepts to non‑finance stakeholders

CPA or advanced financial certification (a plus)

$World Relief offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full‑time, regular employees, including health, dental, and vision coverage; retirement savings with employer support; generous paid time off, paid parental leave, wellness and employee assistance programs; Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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.

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