United States Conference of Catholic Bishops · 1 week ago
Chief Financial Officer
DC-Baltimore Area
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$180K/yr - $220K/yrUnited States Conference of Catholic Bishops is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who is responsible for leading and overseeing the finance-related activities of the organization. The CFO will guide budgeting, financial reporting, audits, and financial analysis to ensure fiscal responsibility and integrity.
Religious Institutions
Responsibilities
Supervises the gathering, recording, summarizing and reporting of all transactions in support of interim and audited year end financial statements, and the comparison of actual to budgeted and planned outcomes
Coordinates the development of departmental and programmatic budgets which support the priorities and mission directives of the Conference
Develops the agenda and supporting documentation for meetings of the Budget and Finance Committee; researches and gathers supporting information; provides advice and develops strategies to address financial matters; and advises the Treasurer as requested
Drafts the Treasurer’s correspondence, oral and written reports to the Budget and Finance Committee, Administrative Committee and body of Bishops
Supports the work of the Audit Subcommittee as requested by the Chairman
Advises the General Secretariat on the financial aspects of Conference activities and functions as a member of the Senior Staff and as a leader in the management of Conference activities, priorities and mission directives
Monitors Conference financials to proactively identify potential issues or threats to the financial health of the organization
Provides staff assistance to the Committee on Priorities and Plans in relating the planning process to the financial realities of the Conference
Performs treasury management functions and forecasting of cash flows and investment liquidation and rebalancing
With the General Secretariat, works with investment management consultants, managers, advisors and custodians for performance and results measurement, adherence to investment guidelines, portfolio composition, and related accounting for position and results
Represents management to the independent auditors and advises management on issues related to the audited annual financial statements, including adoption of reporting standards and preparation of footnote disclosures
Oversee and advise in the implementation, development, and maintenance of finance and accounting systems
Oversees the Conference’s relationship with its travel agency and develops, suggests and monitors the related policies and procedures
Works with other staff as needed to address particular projects, such as royalty audits, risk management, special events and functions, investigations, etc
Provides staff support to the USCCB Accounting Practices Committee
Participates in the Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines Relevance Review process
Serves as requested and as time allows on task forces, committees and special projects
Ensures compliance with all USCCB personnel and administrative policies in the Office of Finance and Accounting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
Practicing Roman Catholic in good standing
Familiarity with the Roman Catholic Church, its mission, organizational structure, goals, objectives, concerns and issues required
Some investment management experience necessary
Familiarity with socially responsible investing consistent with the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church
Familiarity with professional pronouncements, statements and requirements of AICPA and FASB necessary
Excellent communication skills and ability to explain financial concepts in an understandable way to others who are outside of the field
Collaborative, proactive and ability to see issues from varied perspectives
Preferred
CPA preferred
MBA preferred
Applications of financial systems software and processes desired
Company
United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is an assembly of the hierarchy of the United States and the U.S.
Founded in 1917
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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