Strategic CFO for a Catholic Diocese & Foundations

Catholic Recruiter Associates; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for the Diocese and its affiliated entities, including Catholic Charities, de l’Epee Deaf Center and the Catholic Foundation of Biloxi.

Reporting directly to the Bishop, the CFO will oversee budgeting, audits, risk management and internal controls while advising diocesan leadership on financial strategy and long-term planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and extensive financial management experience in a nonprofit environment.
• Proven ability to lead financial strategy, reporting and governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, reporting and internal controls
• Oversee audits, compliance, investments, assets, insurance and financial risk
• Advise the Bishop and senior leadership on financial strategy
• Supervise and develop the finance team
• Work collaboratively with clergy, diocesan administrators and the Finance Council

Skills

Financial leadership

Budgeting & forecasting

Risk management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

CPA (preferred)

Job description

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Biloxi is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership for the Diocese and its affiliated entities, including Catholic Charities, de l’Epee Deaf Center and the Catholic Foundation of Biloxi.

Reporting directly to the Bishop, the CFO will oversee budgeting, audits, risk management and internal controls while advising diocesan leadership on financial strategy and long-term planning.