Senior Financial Analyst

The Catholic Center; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Charleston is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to safeguard the accuracy of financial records and provide actionable analysis to support parishes, schools, and ministries in line with diocesan policies.

Reporting to the Manager, FP&A, you will conduct quarterly reviews, prepare insights, monitor KPIs, and help optimize budgets and capital projects while ensuring GAAP compliance and effective use of budgeting software.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Strong adopter of new technology is required.
• Ability to self-start and be a critical thinker is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quarterly reviews of financial statements for parishes and schools that include compliance, reliability, cash flow, budget performance, prior year performance, and growth.
• Prepare analysis reports and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Support the management team and parish/school leaders with data-driven analysis and present results to stakeholders.
• Analyze KPI trends and summarize for reporting and proposed action for parishes, schools, and capital projects.
• Monitor KPIs and financial statements and identify causes of variances.
• Contribute to optimization of budgetary items for operational vitality of schools.
• Plan and assess financial viability of construction and renovation projects throughout the diocese.
• Serve as subject matter expert on budgeting software.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations; recommend improvements for a revised manual.
• Automate and improve standard operating procedures.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Self-start / initiative

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Budgeting software

Job description

Diocese of Charleston

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Charleston, SC

Posted Date

August 13, 2026

Position Summary:

The Senior Financial Analyst for the Diocese of Charleston is responsible for overseeing the accuracy and integrity of financial records and providing meaningful analysis. The analyst will conduct financial reviews, assist with internal audits, and work closely with the Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis to ensure proper financial stewardship of our parishes, schools, and ministries in alignment with diocesan policies and Catholic principles.

Classification: Exempt Reports To: Manager, FP&A

Essential Job Functions:

• Conduct quarterly reviews of financial statements for parishes and schools that include but are not limited to compliance, reliability, cash flow, budget performance, prior year performance, and growth.
• Prepare analysis reports and provide meaningful insights to management.
• Support the management team and parish and/or schoolleaders with data-driven analysis and assist with presenting results to stakeholders
• Analyze the trends of key performance indicators (KPIs) and summarize for reporting and proposed action for parishes, schools, and capital projects.
• Monitor KPIs and financial statements and identify the cause of any unexpected variances within parishes, schools, and capital projects.
• Contribute to optimization of budgetary items for operational vitality of schools
• Plan and assess financial viability of construction and renovation projects throughout the diocese.
• Function as the subject matter expert on budgeting software
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, policies, and regulations at all parishes, schools, and other related entities, and recommend improvements and best practices for a revised manual.
• Process Improvement and Modernization
  • Automate and improve standard operating procedures
• Assist with other departmental duties when necessary

Requirements:

• Practicing Catholic in good standing preferred but not required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in accounting, financial analysis, planning, budgeting or related roles. Previous public accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong financial analysis skills, with a focus on identifying trends and projections.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong organizational and stress management skills.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly with Excel.
• Strong adopter of new technology is required.
• Ability to self-start and be a critical thinker is desirable.

Working Conditions/Physical Requirements:

The candidate should have knowledge of how to use copier, fax machine, phone, and postage machine. A driver’s license is required to occasionally run errands, pick up supplies for events, etc. This position involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing, using hands and feet, climbing/balancing, stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling, reaching above shoulders, and tasting/smelling at least 1/3 of the time. The candidate should also be able to lift up to 25 lbs in order to move files, purchase supplies, carry materials to events, etc.

Work Authorization:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. The Diocese of Charleston does not provide visa sponsorship. Successful candidates will be required to complete Form I-9 and present acceptable documentation verifying identity and employment authorization