Overview
The finance team is in place to oversee and assist with the management of the finances in the local Young Life area. Finances directly impact the ability to reach more kids and tell them about Jesus.
Job Description
- Communicate with the area director to ensure all Young Life financial policies are followed.
- Communicate with the TDS chair to notify them of impending financial needs of the area in a timely manner.
- Work with the area director and committee chair to develop the area's annual budget.
- Monitor Young Life financial reports (Revenue and Expenses, Trial Balance Report, Field Development Tool).
- Prepare and present financial reports at committee meetings.
Basic Strategies to Develop
Key strategies to develop:
- Participate in a PPL (Priority Prospect List) and Cash Flow training through the Field Development office.
- Communicate with the donor care specialist to ensure monthly giving reports are accurate and timely.
- Understand the missionwide deficit policy and how it affects the area.
- Monitor the camp scholarship fund PPL and anticipate transfers from general operating to camp fund.
- Keep the cash flow realistic with projects through monthly communication with the area director and committee chair.
- Anticipate and communicate expenses and income before they occur.
Qualifications
- Understands the needs for financial health in the area.
- Maintains confidentiality.
- Desires to work with numbers.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Is talented with finances, budgeting and/or accounting.
- Committed to the position for a minimum of one year.