Plano, Texas United States
The Vice President of Financial Services (VPFS) is an integral and proactive member of East-West and is
responsible for providing excellentfinancial and accounting leadership and directing and overseeing the
financial activities ofthe ministry. The VPFS is the primary lead in helping the ministry understand, plan,
and make decisions using financial data and trends. The VPFS leads the accounting and donation teams
in managing their essential duties accurately and on time and serving ourinternal and external
customers with excellence. The VPFS works closely with all parts ofthe ministry, including regularly
interfacing with the Executive Leadership Team (ELT) on various ongoing and special projects.
Further,the VPFS leverages technology, banking relationships, and other solutions to steward East-
West’s financialresources (1 Peter 4:10-11). The VPFS oversees the annual budget and audit process
and supports appropriate Board committees, such as the Investment and Finance Committees. In
addition,the VPFS closely partners with the developmentteam to report and research donations. The
VPFS serves on various teams, including the Operations Leadership Team (OLT). The VPFS protects
the legal and tax-exempt status of East-West by ensuring compliance with allrelevant 501(c)(3)rules
and regulations and ensuring appropriate controls are in place while having a mindsetthat gets to “yes.”
– Uphold a close and growing relationship with Jesus
– A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
– Ten-plus years of progressive experience in the accounting field required
– Five-plus years of progressive experience in the finance field required
– Demonstrated management and leadership of an accounting function and team
– CPA designation, preferred
– Nonprofit accounting experience is strongly preferred
– Working knowledge of taxable income and accountable expense reimbursement plans
– Experience with accounting and donation software packages – Intacct, Classy, Concur, and Salesforce preferred
Mariah McVeigh – [email protected]