Finance Specialist

Sacramento; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sacramento is seeking a Finance Specialist to manage day-to-day financial operations and ensure compliance with diocesan policies. The position involves budgeting, financial reporting, and collaboration with various stakeholders to support effective decision-making.

The Finance Specialist will play a crucial role in safeguarding parish assets, enhancing operational processes, and advancing the parish mission through accountability and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of budgeting and internal controls.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day administration of accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies.
• Support long-term financial planning and capital improvement initiatives.

Job description

The Finance Specialist serves as the parish’s primary financial resource, overseeing the day-to-day administration of accounting operations, budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, payroll coordination, purchasing, and the responsible stewardship of parish resources. Working collaboratively with the Pastor, Pastoral & Operations Manager, Finance Council, School leadership, and
Diocesan offices, the Finance Specialist ensures compliance with diocesan policies, promotes sound financial practices, and provides accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.This position supports long-term financial planning, facilities and asset management, vendor relationships, risk management, fundraising activities, and capital improvement initiatives. The Finance Specialist plays a key role in safeguarding parish assets, strengthening operational processes, and advancing
the mission of the parish through accountability, transparency, and faithful stewardship.