Finance Director- Irondequoit Peace of Christ Parish

dor; Town of Irondequoit (NY); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace of Christ Parish and St. Ambrose Academy is seeking a Finance Director to oversee financial affairs, develop annual operating plans, and guide long‑term fiscal strategy across parish and school operations.

The role leads budgeting, reporting, internal controls and staff supervision, reporting to the Pastor with dotted lines to the CFO. A CPA/MBA and 5–7 years of experience are preferred for strategic financial leadership in a faith‑based setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Direct, plan, organize and implement the management of the entities’ financial activities.
• Develop fiscally sound annual operating plans and multi-year financial strategies.
• Oversee internal accounting controls and audits; ensure compliance with laws and diocesan policies.
• Provide timely analysis of budgets, financial reports and cash flow.
• Supervise finance staff and coordinate with Pastor, CFO and diocesan leadership.
• Coordinate capital planning and risk management for parish and school properties.

Skills

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Travel ability

Cross-functional

Innovative thinking

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance

CPA or MBA preferred

Job description

Peace of Christ Parish and St. Ambrose Academy

Full Time (35 hours per week)

Salaried Exempt beginning at an annual w?e? $75,000/annual

DATE

10/8/2026

REPORTS TO

Direct-line to: Pastor

Dotted-line to CFO, Diocesan Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISES

Finance/Administrative Staff & Maintenance

JOB PURPOSE

The FD is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the entities. The FD is responsible for, with input from the pastor, defining and implementing a fiscally sound annual operating plan, developing a long-term financial strategy consistent with the entities’ objectives, establishing a shared service model (as applicable), and ensuring compliance with all Diocesan Policies and Procedures and civil law.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Direct, plan, organize and implement the management of the entities’ financial activities.

• Assist and collaborate with the pastor in the administrative functions of the parish
• All Business Managers, bookkeepers, and/or any other Finance staff, along with maintenance personnel, will report to the FD, who in turn reports to the Pastor, in accord with canons 532 and 537 of the Code of Canon Law.
• May provide emergency “on call” service in the absence of the pastor
• Rationalize inputs from the pastor and finance councils to develop a fiscally sound annual budget
• Determine and budget long-term capital requirements for all properties
• Define and implement expense spending and staffing plan consistent with budget
• Monitor and provide oversight of the entities’ financial condition
• Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports
• Provide strategic financial leadership
• Develop long range, 3 to 5-year financial plan covering projected revenue, expense, staffing and capital spending plan
• Assess and implement synergistic inter-parish and parish-school operations for improved operational or financial effectiveness
• Establish strong, integrated financial processes and staffing across the entities
• Ensure all entities are compliant with Federal and State laws, as well as Diocesan-specific policies and Procedures
• Ensure compatibility of the entities’ financial plans
• Oversee the entities’ system of internal accounting controls, including adequate segregation of duties
• Oversee internal audits/agreed-upon procedures for the entities and implement all audit recommendations
• Develop annual work plan for the maintenance and use of parish buildings, and direct its implementation, including consultation with the Buildings and Grounds Committee, solicitation of bids, engagement of contractors with proper insurance and documentation, and oversight of job completion; interaction with parish vendors; management of rental agreements, etc.
• Manage all aspects of the Protected Self Insurance Program
• Provide timely reports to the Chief Financial Officer and the pastor as requested
• Oversees/responsible for human resource and staffing functionsSupervise financial, administrative and maintenance staff
• Participate in various parish council/committee meetings
• Liaison to parish volunteers – assist with recruitment and support for various volunteer programs
• Participate in regular staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required, CPA or MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in financial disciplines that encompasses financial, accounting and operations management. Previous supervisory and managerial experience preferred
• Analytical skills and demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting
• Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, financial standards, principles and practices to develop and maintain financial procedures, policies, records and reports
• Strong interpersonal, negotiating, communication and organizational skills
• Ability and willingness to travel on occasion
• Ability to work across functional departments and independently. Ability to think innovatively
• Demonstrated computer skills/the ability to effectively define or enhance existing programs
• Appreciation of the Church Mission
• Ability to establish consistent business principles