Regional Director of Finance

World Relief

Regional Director of Finance supervising finance staff and managing budgets for World Relief programs in California. Engaging in financial management and leadership in a faith-based humanitarian organization.

Posted 5/18/2026full-timeSacramento • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $102,904 - $112,264 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

This role is responsible for supervising others and includes responsibilities consistent with supervising employees, including but not limited to monitoring daily work activities, tracking and approving timesheets including approving time off, monitoring performance including entering goals, progress check-ins, and weekly or bi-weekly check-ins, documenting performance concerns, entering staff promotions, transitions, and separations in HRIS within required time frame
Supervise finance staff at all locations of the region
Work with the California Regional Director and Program Directors or department managers regarding overall development and implementation of general office and department budgets
Determine, with the California Regional Director, the overall financial needs of the office and prepare a general office annual budget to meet those needs
Oversee office financial processes to ensure they are completed accurately and in compliance with standards
Lead and facilitate monthly Budget vs. Actual (BvA) meetings and provide financial forecasting guidance to Regional Director and leadership team
Ensure internal controls are in place and followed to prevent financial mismanagement or fraud
Provide training and support to finance staff in field offices, improving their financial acumen and reporting accuracy
Work closely with leadership to improve financial sustainability and risk management
Oversee and implement all procedures for spending, revenue accounting and support documentation for proper accountability
Manage Insurance Coordination (property, liability, and vehicle) with HO
Approve all budgets and expenses in conjunction with grant and internal requirements
Manage the financial reporting process for all state, local and private grants and interact with HO finance on US Federal Program reporting
Oversee accounts payable, including coding and approval of invoices, expense reports and check requests
Manage accounts receivable, including coding and allocation of donation, fee, and grant income
Maintain finances for all grants, including copies of approved budgets and amendments, grant reports, and general ledger
Oversee use of office petty cash funds and credit cards
Act as primary contact and liaison with Home Office accountants, local financial institutions, and all official business relationships between WR and local entities
Ensure local office compliance with WRHO financial policies, processes, & timelines
Integrate local budgets and budget processes with the ERP as developed by WRHO and work with the OD on all inaccurate reports
Develop yearly budget goals and procedures with the California Regional Director
Ensure all items requested during audits or by corporate finance are accurately prepared and submitted on time

Requirements

What you’ll need

Mature and personal Christian faith
Committed to the mission, vision, and values of World Relief
Desire to serve and empower the Church to impact vulnerable communities
Able to affirm and/or acknowledge World Relief's Core Beliefs, Statement of Faith, Christian Identity and National Association of Evangelicals' For the Health of The Nation document
Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Accounting, or Business Administration
7+ years of experience in financial management, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role
Strong leadership, strategic planning, and financial analysis skills
Proficiency in financial software, donor compliance regulations, and nonprofit accounting principles
Ability to forecast budgets and explain budget concepts in lay terms
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office programs
Able to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and multi-cultural environment
Excellent communication skills to work across multiple departments and teams
Creative critical thinking skills
Strong decision-making skills
Ability to mentor staff

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits package
Employee discount program
Drug-free workplace policy
EEO/AA employer

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial managementbudget forecastingfinancial analysisnonprofit accountingaccounts payableaccounts receivablegrant managementfinancial reportinginternal controlsERP integration

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic planningcommunicationcritical thinkingdecision-makingmentoringteam collaborationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycultural competency

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in financeBachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in Business AdministrationMaster’s degree in financeMaster’s degree in AccountingMaster’s degree in Business Administration