Director of Strategic Finance, YouVersion

The Director of Strategic Finance, YouVersion is primarily responsible for serving as a senior finance leader, partnering with YouVersion executive leadership to bring financial depth and strategic insight to shape YouVersion's long-term financial strategy. This role shapes long-term financial direction and builds the financial infrastructure needed to support continued growth and international expansion. The Director translates complex financial data into actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making that drives sustainability and maximizes ministry impact.

Responsibilities

Serve as finance strategy partner to YouVersion executive leadership; Architect and implement financial infrastructure, processes, and frameworks to support growth and international expansion; Evaluate financial impact of strategic initiatives with scenario analysis and risk assessments; Own and communicate financial narrative by analyzing income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow trends; Prepare and deliver regular financial updates and strategic briefings to executive leadership; Lead complex and ad hoc financial analysis; Partner with Finance Operations for accurate financial reporting; Collaborate with FP&A on financial models, forecasts, and scenario plans; Partner with YouVersion Donor Development to interpret giving trends and assess revenue forecasts; Serve as financial thought partner to functional leaders

Requirements

Analytical mindset with attention to detail and ability to translate numbers into actionable insights; Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to self-motivate, take initiative, make independent decisions, and solve problems; Demonstrated ability to translate vision into actionable financial strategies; Strong critical thinking skills to analyze complex financial data; Sound judgment and decision-making with discretion and independent judgment; Ability to structure or support international operations including cross-border financial management, compliance, and entity strategy; Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field; 7+ years of progressive experience in strategic finance, financial analysis, or accounting roles

Nice to have

CPA added plus; Nonprofit or ministry experience a plus; Experience supporting complex, multi-entity, or international organizations preferred; Experience influencing senior leadership and driving strategic financial decisions preferred

Benefits

Paid parental leave including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave; Generous employer-paid leave for vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons; Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; Life insurance policy at 2x annual salary at no cost; Short-Term and Long-Term disability covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff; Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits; Generous 401(k) retirement plan with up to 12.5% contribution in first year; $160 annually in development dollars; Casual dress and work environment