Director of Financial Services & CFO

The Center for Catholic Life, located in Helena, MT, invites applications for the position of Director of Financial Services and Chief Financial Officer (CFO). This position works directly with Bishop Vetter and the Center for Catholic Life leadership team on all matters related to the business of the Diocese.

The Director & CFO is responsible for managing, formalizing, and enhancing the financial services and policies for the Diocese of Helena. Areas of responsibility include budgeting, accounting, auditing, internal reviews, cash management, investment management, clergy retirement plan, administering insurance programs, property management, and all finance and accounting functions for the Bishop’s offices (the Chancery).

The successful candidate will be an experienced financial professional who is creative and operationally minded – someone who is comfortable working in the details and also a problem-solver with a constant eye toward the big picture and understanding how all of the moving parts work together. The successful candidate will be a Roman Catholic in good standing with a faith-filled commitment to the mission of the Catholic Church in Western Montana.

The Director of Financial Services & CFO is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position. The annual salary range for this position is competitive for the religious/nonprofit sector, with a generous compensation package including health, retirement, paid holidays and time off, and other workplace benefits.

A full job description is available on the Diocese of Helena employment website: www.diocesehelena.org/employment. Inquiries can be directed to the diocesan Human Resources office at (406) 389-7070. Apply by sending your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Human Resources at [email protected].

This position will remain open until filled, with application review beginning on September 15, 2025.