Director of Finance

About Echo

ECHO is a global Christian agricultural networking, training and resourcing organization. Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of a diverse global network to defeat hunger and improve lives through sustainable food and agroecosystem strategies. ECHO has a significant network of over 20,000 individuals and organizations built over 45 years working in more than 190 countries. These partners serve as the primary multiplier for ECHO‑tested options, strategies, and research.

The Director of Finance provides strategic and organizational leadership over all finance and accounting functions across the entire global organization. This role performs the more complex and specialized accounting of financial activity and directs the overall accounting work of the organization. Additionally, this role establishes financial policy, ensures regulatory compliance, leads budgeting and audit processes, and serves as the primary financial advisor to the Executive Team and Board of Directors.

• Consolidate and present organization‑wide financial reports, analysis, interpretation, and recommendations to the Executive Team and Board of Directors, translating complex financial data into clear, actionable insights to support informed decision‑making.
• Lead the annual budgeting process and organization‑wide consolidation, including financial forecasting and scenario modeling, for review by the Executive Team and Board of Directors.
• Lead with a servant‑leader heart and mindset by remaining willing and able to engage directly in day‑to‑day accounting operations as needed, including general ledger review, Quick Books Online management, payroll oversight, and hands‑on problem solving, particularly during peak periods, staffing transitions, audits, or system implementations.
• Lead the annual audit and serve as the primary contact for external auditors. Oversee preparation and filing of Form 990 and other regulatory and compliance reports.
• Lead finance system selection, implementation, and major upgrades, recommending and implementing cross‑functional process improvements and organizational finance initiatives to improve organizational efficacy and efficiency.
• Track and report financial information for Global operations and Regional Impact Centers, including multiple projects and grants, and support project management, budget development, and grant administration.
• Establish and maintain the organization’s accounting policies, procedures, internal controls, and compliance framework, including fraud prevention, risk mitigation, and governance best practices.
• Train, supervise, and develop finance staff, while fostering a culture of accountability, service, collaboration, and continuous improvement across the finance function.
• Provide training and guidance to international finance staff, ensuring consistent financial practices, reporting standards, and internal controls across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable local, state, and federal government requirements.
• Manage the fixed asset database, ensuring compliance with capitalization and depreciation schedules.
• Ensure maintenance of accurate accounting records related to (a) general ledger, (b) donation recording, (c) restricted funds, (d) investments, (e) tax reporting, (f) special projects, and (g) Regional Impact Center activity.
• Serve as the control owner and final authority for bank and credit card accounts, including cash management, wire transfers, and banking relationships. Establish appropriate segregation of duties and financial risk mitigation practices.
• Serve as the final authority for financial reporting, budgeting, compliance, and financial governance.
• Oversee cash flow forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial risk assessment to support organizational sustainability, resilience, and strategic decision‑making.
• Undertake additional tasks as assigned, demonstrating flexibility, humility, and responsiveness to organizational needs.

The Director of Finance will initially focus on stabilizing and standardizing financial systems and reporting across Global…