Chief Financial Officer

Position Summary:   

The CFO is responsible for overseeing the organization’s financial strategy, planning, budgeting, accounting, reporting, and internal controls to ensure fiscal accountability and long-term financial sustainability.  In addition, the CFO is responsible for developing Archdiocesan-wide financial policies, financial standards, best practices, and standardized systems and processes. 

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Provides advice and counsel to the Archbishop and COO on financial matters, financial conditions and capacity of the Archdiocesan Catholic Center and affiliated organizations, including the parishes and schools, other related entities, such as the general insurance program, pensions, and medical benefit plans;
• Oversees Accounting, Financial Standards and Parish Accounting, Information Technology consultants, and Safety, Security and Facilities;
• Advises the Archbishop and Bishop, who are members of the Parish Corporate Board, on parish transactions that require their vote, through the proxy process.
• Recommends policies, procedures and systems to enable parishes and other related organizations to create their own financial best practices and improve the overall financial strength of the Archdiocese;
• Works with department managers to assist them in creating their department’s budget and leads the annual budget process and presentation to the Archdiocesan Finance Council Corporate Board;
• Provides an ongoing review of the structure of the financial operation of the Archdiocese;
• Assists the Chief Operating Officer(COO) to develop financial plans and overall goals;
• Oversees investment of ACC funds and monitors the cash flow of the ACC;
• Analyzes operations to identify areas in need of reorganization, downsizing or elimination.
• In addition to finance and accounting oversight, the CFO oversees the Information Technology functions and ACC security and facilities.

Job Requirements (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills;
• Knowledge and understanding of the Roman Catholic Church, its structure and the ministries within the Offices of the Archdiocesan Catholic Center;
• Ability to strategize and solve problems;
• Strong leadership and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office;
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision;
• Diplomatic, tactful and discreet especially when dealing with confidential matters;
• In depth knowledge of the Archdiocese’s financial law and risk management practices.

Job Qualifications: (Education and Experience):

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or a similar field;
• Preferred: Master of Business Administration (MBA) or CPA;
• Eight to ten years’ experience in the related field.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit for prolonged periods ;
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds;