Diocesan CFO: Strategic Finance & Stewardship Leader

Diocese of Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX seeks a Chief Financial Officer to advise the Bishop on financial matters and oversee the diocese's fiscal strategy. Responsibilities include policy implementation, annual audits, budget planning, and investment oversight across parishes, schools, and related entities.

The CFO will manage pension plans, risk management, and HR services, while coordinating with the Diocesan Finance Council and other boards. Experience in Catholic governance is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration/management, economics, finance, or a related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive finance/management experience.
• Expert financial knowledge, such as CPA, of accounting.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations.
• Typing and literacy in Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to communicate effectively with priests, bookkeepers, and others inside the diocese.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.

Responsibilities

• Act as Financial Advisor to the Bishop and diocesan leadership.
• Analyze and make recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions and questions facing the diocese, its parishes, schools, and other external organizations.
• Implement and evaluate financial policies and practices of the diocese to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with Canon Law, with policies established by the diocesan bishop, and with government regulations.
• Oversee the planning and completion of the diocesan annual audit process in accordance with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Oversee the administrative and operational functions of the Finance and Stewardship and Development Departments.
• Oversee planning and completion of the diocesan budget.
• Calculate Cathedraticum and other parish assessments and fees.
• Oversee in administration of diocesan pension plans and employee health plans.
• Oversee in the administration of risk management to include property, liability, and casualty insurance coverage.
• Ensure that all funds are properly invested and managed; evaluate investment alternatives in coordination with the Diocesan Investment Council.
• Maintain a high level of contact with constituencies across the diocese, especially with priests, their parish staffs, and their finance councils.
• Oversee internal audit/training functions and reporting.
• Oversee system administration for the Pastoral Center's information technology.
• Serves as staff liaison to specific diocesan committees, including Finance Council, Catholic Foundation of the Texas Panhandle, and Priest Pension Boards. Participate in various ad hoc committees as required or assigned.
• Handle bank and investment vendor relations.
• Provide Human Resource services as Director of Human Resources.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Master's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Diocese of Amarillo in Amarillo, TX seeks a Chief Financial Officer to advise the Bishop on financial matters and oversee the diocese's fiscal strategy. Responsibilities include policy implementation, annual audits, budget planning, and investment oversight across parishes, schools, and related entities.

The CFO will manage pension plans, risk management, and HR services, while coordinating with the Diocesan Finance Council and other boards. Experience in Catholic governance is valued.