Vice President of Global Finance in Grand Rapids, Michigan at Our Daily Bread Ministries

Vice President of Global Finance

Full-Time • Hybrid (Global Leadership Role)
U.S. and Global Financial Services Team

Lead Global Financial Stewardship That Advances God's Word Around the World

Our Daily Bread Ministries is seeking a Vice President of Global Finance to provide strategic leadership for the ministry's worldwide finance function. This executive leader will ensure the effective stewardship of resources, financial integrity, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence across a diverse global ministry serving more than 150 countries and over 58 languages. Based on the ministry's finance strategy and organizational objectives, this role partners closely with executive leadership, regional leaders, and global finance teams to support sustainable growth and maximize ministry impact.

Through visionary leadership, sound financial management, and commitment to biblical stewardship, you will help ensure resources are managed wisely to support global Bible engagement and discipleship efforts.

What You'll Do

Provide executive leadership for the global finance function, establishing and maintaining accounting and finance policies, procedures, and controls across all ministry entities. Coordinate the collection, consolidation, and reporting of financial information from global entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting. Analyze financial performance, including budget-to-actual results, product cost evaluations, liquidity management, cash flow forecasting, and foreign exchange considerations. Communicate key financial insights and recommendations to executive leadership, the Finance Committee, Board members, and organizational stakeholders. Provide leadership and strategic direction to finance directors and global finance teams in planning, budgeting, staffing, professional development, and administrative practices. Coordinate the annual budgeting process and support timely completion of global budget planning activities. Ensure compliance with statutory, tax, corporate, and regulatory reporting requirements across all jurisdictions in which the ministry operates. Lead and coordinate annual audits, including U.S. and global audits, ensuring timely completion and adherence to local requirements. Drive standardization and continuous improvement of accounting systems, ERP platforms, chart of accounts, financial reporting processes, and global accounting practices. Participate on key committees, including investment and employee benefit oversight groups, and contribute to cross-functional initiatives that advance ministry objectives. Oversee insurance coverage reviews, treasury functions, cash management, and intercompany funding strategies.

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field; equivalent combination of education and significant relevant experience may be considered. Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting and finance leadership experience, including team leadership and management of complex financial operations. Experience within a global or multinational organization strongly preferred. Deep knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, internal controls, risk management, and governance. Experience with ERP systems, financial reporting solutions, and business analytics tools. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft 365 suite. Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to executive leaders, boards, and diverse stakeholders. Strong leadership, collaboration, strategic thinking, and decision-making skills. Willingness and ability to travel internationally (approximately 10-25% annually).

Spiritual & Missional Qualifications

A mature Christian faith with a passion for global Bible engagement and discipleship. Commitment to Our Daily Bread Ministries' Statement of Faith and alignment with the ministry's mission and values. A life consistent with biblical principles, including personal Bible engagement and ongoing spiritual growth. Ability to lead with humility, integrity, and stewardship while serving a global and culturally diverse ministry.

Why Join Our Daily Bread Ministries?

Mission-Driven Impact

Play a key leadership role in stewarding the financial resources that support global ministry efforts, helping millions engage with God's Word every day.

Global Leadership Opportunity

Partner with leaders and teams around the world to strengthen financial operations and advance ministry effectiveness across continents, cultures, and languages.

Christ-Centered Culture

Serve within a collaborative, faith-driven environment committed to excellence, integrity, unity, and biblical stewardship.

Oneness-in-Diversity

Join a ministry that values the diversity of God's global family and seeks leaders who foster biblical unity, mutual respect, and effective collaboration across cultures and contexts.

Your Leadership. His Mission.

If you are an experienced finance executive with a heart for ministry, a passion for global leadership, and a commitment to wise stewardship, we invite you to apply and help advance Our Daily Bread Ministries' global mission.