BIBLE STUDY FELLOWSHIP

Job Title: Director of Finance

Reports To: Chief Finance Officer

Direct Reports: Controller, Staff Accountant, Administrative Assistant, Donor Care Leader, and International Finance leader

The Director of Finance manages the domestic and international finance policies in accordance with GAAP and international accounting guidance, when applicable. This person oversees Donor Care reporting and compliance and is responsible
for safeguarding financial policy and establishing internal controls and reporting systems. The Director of Finance will help to execute on the financial policies, conducts day-to-day financial related business, and directs the activities of the Finance staff to meet internal and external deadlines, documentation requirements and strategic planning for Bible Study Fellowship under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Must have received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior and be in full agreement with BSF's Statement of Faith, Human Sexuality Policy, Core Values and Cultural Commitments. 

This position should have advanced competencies in problem solving and technical skills. The position requires an attention to financial details and an ability to lead people. This position is responsible for accurate maintenance and safeguarding of all financial records, including all information maintained on computer records. This position requires a person with both the ability to take initiative and work within a team. This position requires extensive experience working in audit environments and with multiple currencies. BSF is a highly collaborative work environment which requires the ability to work as a team player using excellent communication skills along with flexible, solution-oriented problem-solving skills.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervises maintenance of all financial records for the organization as well as records of receipts and disbursements for all classes, both domestic and internationally.

• Oversees financial accounting processes and records for three corporations and a limited liability company.

• Bible Study Fellowship is funded by gifts of ministry partners, who believe in the mission and vision of the ministry. Therefore, a high standard of financial stewardship is expected of all financial activities and reporting.

• Approves expenditures and disbursements within the approved budgeted guidelines.

• Represents the organization in financial transactions as authorized by the Chief Financial Officer.

• Prepares the monthly interim financial statements and oversees the related workpapers supporting good internal control and audit trail of transactions.

• Prepares the annual proposed operating budgets and annual capital expenditure budgets for board approval, as directed by the Chief Financial Officer and the Executive Director.

• Oversees maintenance of records on performance against such approved budgets.

• Oversees preparation of annual year-end work papers and financial statements for the purpose of audit examinations and government filings and represents the organization as primary contact for audit inquiries and responses.

• Oversees the third-party administrator accounting for the deferred compensation plan and represents the organization as primary contact for the annual 401k audit and Form 5500 filing.

• Prepares annual Form 990s, in cooperation with the outside accounting firm, for timely filing.

• Oversees preparation of annual charitable solicitation renewal.

• Prepares and recommends content for Finance presentations and materials to the Board, as requested by the Chief Financial Officer.

• Provides guidance, direction and growth to Finance division employees.

• Other such duties as assigned by the Chief Financial Officer related to the management and oversight of the Finance Division. 
Managing Performance:

• Takes responsibility for one's own or one's employees' performance, by setting clear goals and expectations, tracking progress against the goals, ensuring feedback, and addressing performance problems and issues promptly. 

Core Competencies

• Technical Expertise: Must possess the ability and demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill of GAAP. Effectively applies this technical knowledge to solve a range of problems and provide guidance to Finance employees.

• Fostering Teamwork: Encourages and supports team members’ ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. 


• Oral Communication: The ability to express oneself in conversations and interactions with others. Organizes ideas clearly and expresses ideas concisely in oral speech. 

• Thoroughness: Ensures that one's own and others' work and information are complete and accurate; carefully preparing for meetings and presentations; following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled. Sets up procedures to ensure high quality of work. Develops and uses systems to organize and keep track of information or work progress.

• Time Management: Analyze and prioritize duties, manage interruptions and plan and prepare schedule to accomplish required projects. Ability to manage to deadlines ahead of due dates. Can communicate decisions around priorities and deliverables.

• Initiative: Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it. Does more than what is normally required in a situation. Seeks out others involved in a situation to learn their perspectives. Takes independent action to change the direction of events.

• Decisiveness: The ability to make difficult decisions in a timely manner.


• Results Orientation: Must be able to focus on the desired results of the Finance department. Must have a strong sense of urgency about solving problems, achieving work goals and meeting work deadlines.

SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed above satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant

• Experience with preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally

• Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting and reporting requirements

• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) preferred

Experience 

• Minimum of 5 years of public accounting experience and/or 5-10 years of private industry accounting experience

• Minimum of 7 years of management experience leading a team

• Audit experience is preferred


• Not-for-profit accounting or auditing experience is preferred

• Payroll and benefit tax and reporting experience is preferred

• BSF leadership experience, preferred.

Spiritual Requirements 

• Thorough understanding of the Christian faith and its doctrines and the BSF Statement of Faith

• Follow Matthew 18 principles in addressing issues with fellow employees

• Studying the Bible in preparation for each weekday’s group meeting

• Lead staff prayer time and your table group Bible study as reasonably requested

• Prepare for and attend each Day of Prayer

• Responsible for shepherding the spiritual development of those employees whom they manage

Working Conditions

• REMOTE office environment

• Sitting for long periods of time

• Possible eyestrain from looking at computer screen for long periods of time

• Travel twice a year to staff events hosted at HQ in San Antonio, or where designated, as required

Location

• This position is currently available for a hybrid position in San Antonio or remote. Must be open to relocation in the future.

• If remote, this position requires monthly travel to BSF HQ in San Antonio.

• All staff participate in an off-site All Staff Gathering, twice a year.

• All applicants, regardless of location, must be able to work during the hours of 8-5pm, CST, Monday through Friday.

• Employees must fulfill the performance standards of this position and comply with policies, guidelines and procedures of BSF, including those set out in the Employee Handbook or otherwise communicated (verbally or in writing) to employees.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $125-150,000, depending on experience

• Benefits: Medical, dental, life insurance, vision reimbursement, LTD, and 401K retirement matching

• Vacation: Three (3) weeks plus two (2) weeks at Christmas, eight national holidays.

• Relocation: Possible Relocation to Texas, in 1-3 years. Assistance is provided up to $20,000.

• Travel: Employees may be required to travel as necessary including outside their country. Employees will be required to attend in person employee events as scheduled by BSF. If working remotely, travel to BSF is required monthly.