Director of Finance

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 Support Staff (GSS) and international operations. Strong experience in assessing and improving existing accounting structures, evaluating reporting tools, and supporting multi-entity, multi-currency consolidation is highly desired.

• Must subscribe to the ECHO Statement of Faith or the Apostle’s Creed and possess character traits consistent with ECHO’s core values.
• Advanced knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accounting terminology, procedures, and requirements.
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with international finance teams, Advancement, Operations, and external advisors to drive alignment and system change.
• Experience leading change management initiatives, including guiding staff through significant accounting systems and process transitions while maintaining continuity of operations.
• Comfort operating in transitional accounting environments, with a track record of bringing structure,…