Finance Director

American Christian Tour (ACTS) is committed to honoring God and proclaiming Christ through academically solid, historically accurate, and professionally curated travel programs immersed in a biblical worldview. ACTS serves principally the student travel market while also offering travel experiences for adult and family travelers.

We are seeking a Finance Director who will help support the company's mission through sound financial management, strategic stewardship, and operational excellence.

Position Summary

The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing the company's accounting and financial operations, ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial information. This role provides leadership for accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, internal controls, and regulatory compliance.

The Finance Director also supports the financial administration of tour and travel operations, including client payments, vendor transactions, tour profitability analysis, commissions, and financial reporting. Working closely with leadership and other departments, this position provides meaningful financial information that supports sound business decisions and company growth.

As a steward of the resources entrusted to ACTS, the Finance Director is expected to support and contribute to the company's mission while demonstrating integrity, professionalism, confidentiality, servant leadership, and a commitment to excellence.

Key Areas of Responsibility

·       Financial leadership and stewardship.

·       Accounting operations and financial reporting.

·       Budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

·       Overseeing accounts payable and accounts receivable.

·       Tour and travel financial management.

·       Financial analysis and decision support.

·       Internal controls and compliance.

·       Safeguarding company financial information, assets, and confidential records.

·       Cross-department collaboration and employee development.

·       Process improvement and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

Required

·       Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

·       Minimum of five years of progressively responsible accounting experience.

·       Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and financial reporting.

·       Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

·       Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

·       Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

·       Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

·       High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.

·       Ability to support and work in alignment with ACTS' mission, values, and organizational culture.

Preferred

·       CPA certification highly preferred.

·       Supervisory or management experience.

·       Experience in travel, tourism, hospitality, faith-based, or service-based organizations.

·       Experience with tour accounting, commissions, and profitability reporting.

·       Experience with reservation or tour-management systems.

·       Experience improving financial systems, processes, and internal controls.

Key Competencies

·       Financial Stewardship

·       Integrity and Trustworthiness

·       Strategic Planning and Problem Solving

·       Leadership and Team Development

·       Communication and Collaboration

·       Accountability

·       Organization and Time Management

·       Continuous Improvement

Key Success Factors

·       Delivers accurate and timely financial reporting.

·       Maintains strong financial stewardship and effective internal controls.

·       Maintains effective cash flow management and forecasting practices.

·       Provides accurate tour profitability reporting and analysis.

·       Collaborates effectively with leadership and departments across the company to support informed decision-making and operational success.

·       Builds strong working relationships across departments and serves as a trusted financial resource to leadership and employees.

·       Maintains the highest standards of confidentiality, integrity, and stewardship when handling company financial information, records, and assets.

·       Drives continuous improvement of accounting processes and operational efficiencies.

·       Provides effective leadership and development of accounting employees.

·       Provides reliable and timely financial information that supports leadership decision-making.