Parish Auditor

Diocese of Nashville; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Nashville is seeking an experienced Parish Auditor to lead its parish financial review and internal-control assurance process, reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with Pastors and diocesan leadership.

This independent role requires seasoned audit expertise, the ability to manage the full review lifecycle from risk assessment to reporting and remediation, and willingness to travel to parish locations across the Diocese.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible accounting and audit experience; more is preferred.
• Hands-on audit experience, including internal-control evaluation, transaction testing, findings, and reporting.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar certification preferred.
• Experience with a Catholic diocese, parish, church, nonprofit, or decentralized organization preferred; practicing Catholic preferred.
• Ability to travel regularly to parish locations throughout the Diocese.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct risk-based financial and internal-control reviews of parishes.
• Manage parish self-assessments and independently validate representations through audit testing and documentation.
• Evaluate accounting practices, financial records, internal controls, and compliance with diocesan policies and procedures.
• Develop findings and practical recommendations, and present audit reports to Pastors and diocesan leadership.
• Establish and track corrective-action plans; verify remediation before closing findings and escalate unresolved deficiencies to the CFO.
• Serve as a trusted resource to Pastors, parish financial personnel, and Finance Councils on accounting and internal controls.
• Identify recurring issues and strengthen diocesan audit practices, policies, training, and tools using USCCB guidance and best practices.

Skills

Audit experience

Internal controls

Risk assessment

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer The Diocese of Nashville is seeking an experienced Parish Auditor to lead its parish financial review and internal-control assurance process. This highly independent role requires a seasoned accounting professional with true audit experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with Pastors and diocesan leadership.

Position title

Parish Auditor

Description

Reports to the Chief Financial Officer The Diocese of Nashville is seeking an experienced Parish Auditor to lead its parish financial review and internal-control assurance process. This highly independent role requires a seasoned accounting professional with true audit experience, sound judgment, and the ability to work effectively with Pastors and diocesan leadership.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly to the CFO, the Parish Auditor evaluates parish financial records, accounting practices, internal controls, and compliance using objective professional judgment. The role manages the full review lifecycle - from self-assessment and risk-based audit validation through reporting, corrective action, follow-up, and escalation - to protect Church assets and strengthen financial stewardship across the Diocese.

What You'll Do

• Plan and conduct risk-based financial and internal-control reviews of parishes.
• Manage parish self-assessments and independently validate significant representations through audit testing and documentation.
• Evaluate accounting practices, financial records, internal controls, and compliance with diocesan policies and procedures.
• Develop well-supported findings and practical recommendations, and present audit reports to Pastors and diocesan leadership.
• Establish and track corrective-action plans and deadlines; verify remediation before closing findings and escalates unresolved deficiencies to the CFO.
• Serve as a trusted resource to Pastors, parish financial personnel, and Finance Councils on accounting and internal controls.
• Identify recurring issues and continuously strengthen diocesan audit practices, policies, training, and tools using applicable USCCB guidance, DFMC leading practices, and professional audit and internal-control practices.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field.
• At least five years of progressively responsible accounting and audit experience; more extensive experience preferred.
• Significant hands-on audit experience, including internal-control evaluation, transaction testing, audit documentation, findings, and formal reporting.
• Strong accounting, analytical, risk-assessment, written communication, interpersonal, and professional judgment skills, including maturity in handling sensitive or disputed financial matters.
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or similar professional certification preferred.
• Experience with a Catholic diocese, parish, church, nonprofit, or other decentralized organization preferred; practicing Catholic preferred. All candidates must understand, respect, and support the mission and values of the Catholic Church and the Diocese of Nashville.
• Ability to travel regularly to parish locations throughout the Diocese.

Why this Role Matters

This is more than a transaction-testing role. The Parish Auditor helps ensure parish resources are protected, required controls are working, and identified deficiencies are resolved. It is an opportunity to apply strong accounting and audit expertise in direct support of the Church's mission and long-term stewardship in Middle Tennessee.

Hiring organization

Diocese of Nashville

Job Location

Nashville, TN

Date posted

August 19, 2026

Valid through

November 28, 2026

Position: Parish Auditor