<div><em>We are Outreach, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Gloo, the largest church communication company in the world. We design, produce and market products that equip church leaders around the globe.</em>&nbsp;</div><div><em><br>The core mission of this role is to oversee the public company GAAP financial systems, provide managerial and leadership expertise to our finance department; expert analysis on business, equipment, financial, cash and COGS related needs as well as join our team as a positive contributing member.</em>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>ESSENTIAL DUTIES:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><br><strong>Financial reporting and compliance:</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain compliance with SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) and other regulatory requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Budgeting, Forecasting &amp; Financial Planning</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Lead the annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for Outreach.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide variance analysis and explain deviations from forecasts.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide strategic leadership through expert &amp; timely financial analysis.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Internal Controls &amp; Risk Management</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Maintain, develop as needed and enforce strong internal controls to safeguard assets and ensure financial accuracy.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Cost Management &amp; Operational Efficiency</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Analyze cost structures to identify efficiencies and improve margins.&nbsp;</li><li>Work closely with business leaders to optimize financial performance.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Accounting Oversight &amp; Policy Adherence</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Ensure the accuracy of general ledger accounting and proper application of accounting policies.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Liaison with Corporate Finance &amp; Auditors</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Serve as the primary Outreach point of contact for corporate finance teams and external auditors.&nbsp;</li><li>Align divisional reporting with corporate strategies and compliance requirements.&nbsp;</li></ul><div><strong>Servant leader and team player</strong>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Lead finance team consistent with Outreach culture while ensuring Best Christian Workplace scores are above a 4.0.&nbsp;</li><li>Support the broader Outreach team as a valuable analyst to support better business decisions.&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>JOB QUALIFICATIONS:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><ul><li>Aligned with company culture and a commitment to the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Outreach.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong technical accounting accounting skills supporting auditors.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent written, verbal and data skills.&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul><div><strong>EDUCATION &amp; EXPERIENCE:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div>&nbsp;</div><ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Accounting or relevant degree.&nbsp;</li><li>Masters in Accountancy, MBA, and/or CPA preferred.&nbsp;</li><li>Some public accounting experience preferred&nbsp;</li><li>Expertise in GAAP &amp; regulatory compliance.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with ERP systems; Acumatica is a plus.&nbsp;</li><li>10 years of relevant experience.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><em>&nbsp;</em></div><ul><li>Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.&nbsp;</li><li>Repeating motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers.&nbsp;</li><li>Communicating with others (multiple video/audio calls each day) to exchange information.&nbsp;</li></ul><div>&nbsp;</div><div><strong>WORKING ENVIRONMENT:</strong>&nbsp;</div><div><em>&nbsp;</em></div><ul><li>All meetings are video meetings, requiring visual and audio interaction (we use Google Meet with live captioning for those with hearing loss).&nbsp;</li><li>We give you great equipment to work with (Mac laptop plus required software &amp; peripherals)&nbsp;<br><br></li></ul>

Head of Finance

<div><strong>Description</strong></div><div><br></div><div>The Senior Director of Finance plays a key leadership role at Christianity Today (CT) by creating and overseeing efficient processes for financial management, directing the Finance team, and working closely with senior leaders to monitor financial trends. As part of this role, you will join annual board meetings, and work closely with the Finance Committee chair and Chief Operating Officer (COO) to address the ongoing financial needs of the ministry.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>The ideal candidate has at least five years of executive finance experience, preferably at a non-profit organization with annual revenues greater than $10M, and strong written and communication skills.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Job Functions and Responsibilities</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>1. Overseeing CT’s Finance &amp; Accounting department,</strong> with the goal of creating efficient and people-friendly processes for finance and accounting.</div><ul><li>Overseeing cash management, Investment portfolios, grant management, general and health Insurance processes alongside Human Resources, ensuring stability for the organization.</li><li>Preparing monthly financial summaries and budget reports to the board and CT leadership with a focus on accuracy and clear communication around discrepancies.&nbsp;</li><li>Leading the annual budgeting process and implementing processes for regular re-forecasting, as needed. This also includes helping think through the financial impact of grant proposals and establishing processes for the accounting of restricted/nonrestricted giving.</li><li>Developing processes and technologies to streamline payroll, internal communications, and other internal accounting practices.</li><li>Developing processes for vendor payments, relationships with auditors, and other financial partners.</li><li>Working with publishing teams to project revenue trends, provide financial insights, and contribute to overall strategy as needed.</li><li>Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.</li></ul><div><br><strong>2. Creating and evaluating annual budgets for all operations,</strong> ensuring each activity/campaign is accurately represented, creating systems for internal accountability, and presenting topline budgets for approval.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>3. Meeting regularly with the senior leadership team and representing CT’s financial trends</strong> to the board of directors, key internal stakeholders, independent auditors, and foundation partners as needed.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Requirements</strong></div><div>The ideal candidate is a systems thinker who is passionate about continuous improvement for themselves, their team, and the business. They will have strong experience as a financial controller and leading a finance team and can easily translate financial trends and data to non-finance leaders and stakeholders across the organization. The ideal candidate will also excel in strategic resource allocation, building collaborative, high-performing teams, ensuring operational alignment, and redefining what it means to deliver excellence.</div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree and CPA required; MBA preferred</li><li>5+ years of executive finance experience required&nbsp;</li><li>10+ years of finance, expense management, or accounting experience, preferably in non-profit organization</li><li>10+ years of people management&nbsp;</li><li>Strong knowledge of accounting software (Sage Intacct) and data analysis preferred</li><li>Effective communication skills, especially the ability to break down complex challenges and ideas to make them easily understood, measured, and executed</li><li>Some experience in publishing and/or membership-driven business models preferred</li></ul><div><br><strong>Essential Traits</strong></div><ul><li><strong>Spiritual Maturity</strong> – You strive to represent Christ in all you do, aiming to give God the glory for every success and relying on Him to overcome challenges.</li><li><strong>Self-Motivated</strong> - You have a consistent drive to achieve your personal and professional goals.</li><li><strong>Critical Thinking</strong> - You can find and synthesize information, apply logic to problems and quickly analyze to provide a recommended course of action.</li><li><strong>Coachability</strong> - You are humble, acknowledging your own strengths and weaknesses, and willing to accept feedback and adapt accordingly.</li></ul><div><br><strong>Additional Information</strong></div><div><br></div><div><strong>Benefits</strong></div><ul><li>Christianity Today offers a comprehensive benefits package.&nbsp;</li><li>Check out our <a href="https://www.christianitytoday.org/careers/">careers page</a> to learn more</li></ul><div><br><strong>Employment Details</strong></div><ul><li>CT headquarters are located in Wheaton, Illinois</li><li>Work Location: Fully Remote or Hybrid</li><li>Type: Full time, 40 hour workweek</li><li>Classification: Salaried, Exempt FLSA status</li></ul><div><br><em>Exact compensation may vary based on experience, skills, and location.</em></div><div><br><strong>Salary Description</strong></div><div>Annual Salary Range: $115,000 - $120,000</div>

Senior Director of Finance

<div><strong>Join our team on-site at our Fort Worth offices</strong> and be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to empowering the local Church. We provide integrated technology solutions that help churches thrive—seamlessly combining best-in-class software, background checks, and training to simplify operations and enhance ministry impact.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Finance Manager</strong><br>We are seeking a highly skilled Finance Manager to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the organization's goals. This role requires a strong background in financial management, investment management, and fiscal oversight. The Finance Manager will play a critical role in driving financial performance and enhancing operational efficiency.<br><br><strong>Job Purpose</strong><br>Responsible for all accounting and finance functions, including the monthly close process, billings to clients, collection of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payments to vendors, preparation of monthly financial statements and reports, assisting in the preparation of the annual budget, facilitating the preparation of the annual tax returns with the CPA firm. The Finance Manager will also be responsible for making recommendations and implementing policies and procedures to identify, resolve and document accounting issues, in addition to creating procedures to make the close and reporting processes more efficient and accurate.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Essential Duties and Responsibilities</strong></div><ul><li>Assist in developing and maintaining accounting processes, procedures and controls</li><li>Maintain the Company’s general ledger and supporting documentation</li><li>Complete monthly and annual accounting close process, including account reconciliations, account analysis, and preparation of financial statements and reports</li><li>Responsible for member invoicing, collection of accounts receivable, accounts payable and payments to vendors</li><li>Record and reconcile credit card transactions, maintain supporting documentation for all transactions</li><li>Monitor and direct all treasury functions and manage spending</li><li>Assist in the preparation of the annual budget</li><li>Facilitate the preparation of the annual tax return with CPA firm</li><li>Prepare specific owner-requested reports for each department of the organization</li><li>Produce activity statements relative to daily operations</li><li>Produce activity summary reports relative to the monthly, quarterly, and yearly operations</li><li>Perform duties beyond formal job responsibilities as required</li></ul><div><br><strong>Work Experience Requirements</strong></div><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred</li><li>5+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Experience in providing data analysis and producing reports</li><li>Proficiency with QuickBooks and/or Sage Intacct data entry, invoicing, and reporting</li><li>Proficient use of Microsoft Office and Google Workspace</li><li>Ability and willingness to meet business critical deadlines</li><li>Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills</li><li>Excellent analytical and organizational skills</li><li>Excellent people skills, works well with others</li><li>Ability to maintain focus regardless of distractions</li><li>Task-oriented and diligent but flexible<br><br></li></ul><div><em>This is a full-time, exempt position with an expected starting annual salary of $85,000 - $95,000 per year.</em></div><div><br></div>

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