Catholic Diocese of Syracuse · 1 week ago
Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer (CFO)
Liverpool, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$165K/yr - $175K/yr
10+ years expThe Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is seeking a Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer (CFO) to advise the Bishop on financial matters and oversee the financial administration of the Diocese. The CFO will work closely with various stakeholders, providing financial expertise, managing compliance, and directing financial reporting and treasury activities.
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Responsibilities
Works closely with the Vicar General and Chancellor, serving as financial advisor to the Bishop
Inherent in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position is maintaining a high level of confidentiality on all diocesan matters
Works closely with the Director of Human Resources regarding diocesan employee benefits, Priest and Lay Employee Pensions
Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions involving parish, school, and other diocesan entities
Serves as the primary financial representative in working with the Diocesan Finance Council, Investment Advisory Committee, Foundation Board of Trustees, and other related consultative bodies established by the Bishop and Canon Law (and any ad hoc committees assigned by the Bishop)
Determines creative solutions to unique financial challenges
Reviews monthly and annual financial statements for diocesan administrative offices, diocesan management, Diocesan Finance Council, and appropriate external organizations
Coordinates interactions with diocesan legal counsel as necessary, on issues pertaining to diocesan financial and administrative compliance
Directs communications and compliance with the IRS and other regulatory agencies
Oversee and direct all finance, accounting, and financial reporting, treasury investment management activities, audit, and budget process in collaboration with the Diocesan Controller
Collaborates on property and real estate matters, including new construction/major renovation, extraordinary repairs/capital improvements, leasing, purchases, and sales, ensuring adherence to Diocesan Policy in collaboration with the Diocesan Director of Facilities and Facilities Committee
Oversees the Diocesan Property and Casualty Insurance Program in collaboration with Risk Management. Promotes risk management mindset throughout the Chancery organization and in parishes, schools, cemeteries, and leased facilities
Oversees all external financing, banking, and investment relationships
Provides direction and supervision for all department managers listed below. Provides meaningful performance appraisal review and performance development plan for directors
Function as the financial liaison for the Bishop and serves on the following organization boards and committees:
Coordinates/reports to the following committees:
Works closely with the School Superintendent, overseeing the Board of Trustees at the three Catholic High schools
Key contributor on the Finance Council Catholic Schools Strategy committee
Represents the Diocesan Bishop to various state and national organizations for finance officers
Performs all other tasks as directed by the Bishop
Qualification
Required
Practicing Catholic committed to Mission and Teachings of the Catholic Church
Ability to exercise sound judgment, analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to communicate complex material to a variety of organizational levels
Strong financial management background
Highest level of integrity and confidentiality
Strong planning orientation (strategic and operational)
Ability to promote Diocesan Mutually Shared Vision
Commitment to collaboration and teamwork to the highest degree
Must be highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite products and possess the ability to learn custom software programs
Minimum: BS in Accounting, or at least one of MBA or CPA
Minimum of 10 years of finance and accounting experience with at least 5 years in a progressively increasing leadership role and preferably in a not-for-profit environment
Familiarity with fund accounting and tax compliance
Administrative leadership experience, including working with consultative bodies, supervision, accounting, and investing
Preferred
BS in Accounting and one of MBA or CPA
Experience in the Catholic Church
Preference for candidate familiar with the Code of Canon Law related to temporal goods
Company
Catholic Diocese of Syracuse
The mission of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse is Evangelization: To live our faith and freely share our faith with others.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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