Finance Director – Catholic Diocese & Foundations

The Diocese of Sioux City; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Sioux City is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting for the Central Catholic Offices (CCO) and related entities. You will lead the finance team, ensure internal controls, and supervise payroll and pension benefits, while coordinating audits and bequests with the stewardship office.

Ideal candidates have a four-year accounting degree, 5–7 years of accounting experience, supervisory skills, and preferably a CPA.

Qualifications

• Preferably a Catholic in good standing or attuned to the mission and ministry of the church, with a four-year degree in accounting and a minimum of five - seven years of accounting experience.
• Adequate supervisory experience preferred.
• CPA certification preferred. Knowledge of fund accounting, payroll processing and internal auditing preferred. Experience in preparation of audit papers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounting, budgeting, and financial reporting for all entities within the Central Catholic Offices (CCO).
• Responsible for the completion of the annual audits of the entities within the Central Catholic Offices (CCO).
• Direct the finance office staff in procedures and systems necessary to maintain proper records and to afford adequate accounting controls and services.
• Supervise and review processing of payroll and pension benefits. Ensure compliance with federal and state withholding and reporting requirements.
• Issue monthly and quarterly financial statements for departments for all entities in the CCO.
• Coordinate with the Director of Stewardship all bequests, gifts, and planned giving opportunities.
• Oversee the Director of Parish and School Accounting with parish and school accounting policies and guidance.
• Assist the Director of Administration & Finance in special projects related to the financial operations of the Diocese and its related entities.

Skills

Fund accounting

Payroll processing

Internal auditing

Audit papers preparation

Accounting software

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA certification preferred

Tools

Spreadsheets

Word processing

Job description

The Diocese of Sioux City is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial accounting, budgeting, and reporting for the Central Catholic Offices (CCO) and related entities. You will lead the finance team, ensure internal controls, and supervise payroll and pension benefits, while coordinating audits and bequests with the stewardship office.

Ideal candidates have a four-year accounting degree, 5–7 years of accounting experience, supervisory skills, and preferably a CPA.