Senior Director of Finance, Camping & Accounts Payable

Young Life

. Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeRemote • Colorado • United StatesSenior💰 $98,200 - $136,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial management and accounting within a non-profit context, including budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with regulations. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for guiding teams and collaborating across departments to support mission objectives.

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Financial ManagementBudget CoordinationAccounting ComplianceLeadership DevelopmentCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisAccounting ProceduresBudget ManagementForecastingTax ComplianceVendor AssessmentFinancial ReportingComplex Initiative ManagementInternational AccountingDistributive Financial Systems

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationPresentation SkillsAnalytic SkillsReasoning SkillsProfessionalism

Tools & Technologies

Workday ERPSalesforce CRMVena FP&A

Certifications & Qualifications

BSBA in AccountingCPACMAMaster’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Industry Keywords

Non-Profit AccountingBiblical StewardshipFinancial GuidanceMission LeadershipYoung Life Policies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Intentionally provide opportunities for staff to grow deeper in their relationship with Jesus
Lead accounts payable processes and camping operations with Biblical stewardship principles
Establish a culture of service that anticipates guest needs and responds with professionalism through intentional decisions and systems
Provide financial guidance on vendor selection and assessment
Analyze financially challenged camps and recommend actions to bring them to sustainable operation
Engage in ad hoc financial projects for mission leadership
Advocate and collaborate between Finance and mission segments, including Camping, US and International Field functions, and MSS
Communicate between Human Resources and camps regarding COLA and camping job descriptions
Direct forecasting of long-range financial plans for operating camps and expansion projects
Guide leadership reporting, budget management, and financial accountability
Serve on mission-wide topical committees as assigned
Serve as Treasurer for Canadian Young Life camping entities
Identify reporting, planning tools, and financial skills needed to equip managers and coordinators
Work with external auditors to complete Young Life’s audit and ensure accurate financial statements
Provide staff feedback and conduct yearly reviews
Monitor and steward the organizational structure to support business needs and staff abilities
Identify and develop staff for additional leadership opportunities
Ensure camp planning and operations meet required standards and metrics
Direct day-to-day accounting and global accounts payable operations
Maintain and enhance accounting systems, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
Deploy internal controls to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse
Ensure compliance with accounting procedures, governmental regulations, and tax laws
Conduct financial analysis and resolve complex accounting issues
Direct day-to-day finance operations for Young Life Camping, including forecasting, capital expenditure planning, financial training, budget coordination, and camp development analysis
Supervise state business licenses and tax filings
Establish financial policies and procedures with Finance leadership
Innovate financial tools and processes to support mission growth
Complete special projects and other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Profess belief in Jesus Christ as personal Savior and Lord
Subscribe to Young Life’s Statement of Faith and required staff policies
Be ready, willing and able to fulfill required ministry functions
Refrain from conduct and statements that detract from Young Life’s biblical standards
Abide by all Young Life policies and practices, including those related to religious belief or ministry activities
BSBA in accounting or equivalent
Equivalent of an advanced business degree (CPA, CMA, or master’s degree in accounting or finance)
At least five (5) years in financial management, preferably of a non-profit business
Minimum twelve (12) years of relevant professional experience in public or nonprofit accounting and tax, including leading and managing complex initiatives or programs with outcome-focused deliverables
Understanding of international accounting and various currencies
Strong communication, presentation, analytic, and reasoning skills
Distributive financial systems experience a plus: Workday ERP
Salesforce CRM
Vena FP&A
Previous Young Life involvement desired
Ability to travel semi-regularly, 8-10 times a year

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work arrangement
Semi-regular travel: 8-10 times a year
Training courses that increase professional competencies
Continuing education, leadership development, career-pathing and cross-training opportunities
Opportunities for additional leadership development