Finance Specialist

Catholic Diocese of Sacramento; Rancho Cordova (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Catholic Diocese of Sacramento is seeking a Finance Specialist to oversee the parish's accounting operations, budgeting, and financial reporting. This role ensures compliance with diocesan policies and promotes sound financial practices while providing essential financial information for decision-making.

The Finance Specialist will also engage in long-term financial planning, vendor management, and risk management, contributing to the parish's mission through accountability and stewardship.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting operations and budgeting.
• Strong understanding of financial reporting and internal controls.
• Ability to coordinate payroll and purchasing effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day administration of accounting operations.
• Ensure compliance with diocesan policies and promote sound financial practices.
• Provide accurate, timely financial information to support effective decision-making.

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.