Assistant Controller - Diocese Finance & Trusts

Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester in Manchester, NH seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the Finance Office operations, oversee accounting tasks, and ensure timely reporting for parishes, schools, and related institutions. The role partners with the Controller to manage budgets, audits, and fund stewardship in a supportive diocese environment.

The position requires strong accounting expertise, experience with fund accounting and Blackbaud applications, and the ability to work with clergy,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience in Fund Accounting and Financial Management.
• Three to five years of accounting experience, including the preparation of financial statements.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in databases and MS Office.
• Experience with Blackbaud Financial Edge and Raiser's Edge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with Controller on financials, banking, trusts, investments and general finance office oversight.
• Approve weekly accounts payable, review and prepare journal entries and reports.
• Perform bank reconciliations for cash accounts across institutions.
• Ensure quarterly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.
• Support month-end/year-end closings and budgeting processes.
• Coordinate with auditors on annual fiscal audits and prepare related documentation.
• Oversee trusts and funds reporting in Blackbaud systems and ensure proper categorization.
• Maintain confidential, accurate accounting records and support fund accounting compliance.

Skills

Fund accounting

Financial management

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

Blackbaud Financial Edge

Raiser's Edge

Microsoft Office

Job description

Roman Catholic Bishop of Manchester in Manchester, NH seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the Finance Office operations, oversee accounting tasks, and ensure timely reporting for parishes, schools, and related institutions. The role partners with the Controller to manage budgets, audits, and fund stewardship in a supportive diocese environment.

The position requires strong accounting expertise, experience with fund accounting and Blackbaud applications, and the ability to work with clergy,