Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

The Chief Financial Officer is the financial leader of the Diocese and a key advisor to the Diocesan Bishop. The CFO collaborates closely with the Vicar General, Chancellor and other Diocesan leaders on strategic, operational, and tactical matters related to the financial management of the Diocese, industry best practices and compliance matters in support of the mission and goals of the Diocese. The CFO is responsible for the overall financial management of the Diocese and related entities and the stewardship of fiscal resources in support of the mission and goals of the Diocese. This includes all accounting and reporting functions, budgeting, cash and investment management, financing activities, risk management, and internal and fraud risk controls for the Diocese. Serves on Alaska Conference of Catholic Bishops and as executive officer of the Catholic Trust of Northern Alaska.   

Essential Functions

• Evaluates and implements financial policies and practices of the diocese to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with canon law, diocesan policies, and government regulations.
• Oversees the annual budgeting process. Makes recommendations regarding available resources and financial limitations.
• Engages and interacts with legal counsel, as needed, on issues related to the temporal goods of the diocese, including but not limited to all contracts, trusts, deeds, affidavits, and other legal documents submitted to the diocese.
• Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions and questions facing the diocese, its parishes, and other affiliated entities.
• Oversees central administration of diocesan employee benefit plans such as health plans, retirement plans, etc.
• Oversees Property and Casualty insurance matters such as Property, Liability, Auto, Workers Compensation, Cyber, Active Assailant, and bonding as needed.
• Acts as Executive Officer for Catholic Trust of Northern Alaska (CTNA) and oversees all accounting of same.
• Serves as Diocesan Administrator for the Alaska Conference of Catholic Bishops (ACCB) and member of its Finance Council.
• Oversees the investment of all the diocesan portfolios within the Current, Endowment, and Plant Funds. Maintains full accounting of the Endowment Fund.
• Oversees all accounting functions. Provides quarterly and annual financial statements for the diocesan Finance Council and CTNA. Presides over quarterly meetings of same.
• Oversees the planning and completion of the annual diocesan financial audit in conjunction with outside accounting firm.
• Oversees accounting and donor software systems, ensuring updates are done as needed and internal controls are maintained within roles and responsibilities.
• Maintains Fixed Assets and Depreciation schedules for the diocese.
• Oversees the payroll process for employees and religious stipends; Prepares and submits payroll taxes; Prepares and submits all payroll reports to include but not limited to Form 941, ESC Reports, Form 945, W-2s, 1095s; Reviews and submits all 1099s including but not limited to 1099 NEC, 1099 MISC, and 1099R.
• Oversees all grant requests and reports and provides financial information as required.
• Reviews estates and trusts; responds accordingly.
• Works collaboratively with the Chancellor to respond to HR issues. Provides HR support for all topics related to payroll or finances.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides direction and supervision for all Accounting and Finance staff.
• Provides direction and supervision for the Development office including the Director of Development and External Publications Editor.
• Provides direction and supervision for Information Technology staff.

Education and Experience

• B.S. in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant preferred
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in related field.
• Must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles.

Full-time exempt position with benefits. Salary DOE.