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United States Catholic Co · 19 hours ago

Chief Financial Officer

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$180K/yr - $220K/yr

10+ years exp

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is seeking a Chief Financial Officer who is a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church. This role is responsible for overseeing finance-related activities, guiding budgeting, financial reporting, and ensuring fiscal responsibility and integrity within the organization.

EducationHigher Education

Responsibilities

Supervises the gathering, recording, summarizing and reporting of all transactions in support of interim and audited year end financial statements, and the comparison of actual to budgeted and planned outcomes

Coordinates the development of departmental and programmatic budgets which support the priorities and mission directives of the Conference

Develops the agenda and supporting documentation for meetings of the Budget and Finance Committee; researches and gathers supporting information; provides advice and develops strategies to address financial matters; and advises the Treasurer as requested

Drafts the Treasurer’s correspondence, oral and written reports to the Budget and Finance Committee, Administrative Committee and body of Bishops

Supports the work of the Audit Subcommittee as requested by the Chairman

Advises the General Secretariat on the financial aspects of Conference activities and functions as a member of the Senior Staff and as a leader in the management of Conference activities, priorities and mission directives

Monitors Conference financials to proactively identify potential issues or threats to the financial health of the organization

Provides staff assistance to the Committee on Priorities and Plans in relating the planning process to the financial realities of the Conference

Performs treasury management functions and forecasting of cash flows and investment liquidation and rebalancing

With the General Secretariat, works with investment management consultants, managers, advisors and custodians for performance and results measurement, adherence to investment guidelines, portfolio composition, and related accounting for position & results

Represents management to the independent auditors and advises management on issues related to the audited annual financial statements, including adoption of reporting standards and preparation of footnote disclosures

Oversee and advise in the implementation, development, and maintenance of finance and accounting systems

Oversees the Conference’s relationship with its travel agency and develops, suggests and monitors the related policies and procedures

Works with other staff as needed to address particular projects, such as royalty audits, risk management, special events and functions, investigations, etc

Provides staff support to the USCCB Accounting Practices Committee

Participates in the Socially Responsible Investment Guidelines Relevance Review process

Serves as requested and as time allows on task forces, committees and special projects

Ensures compliance with all USCCB personnel and administrative policies in the Office of Finance and Accounting

Qualification

Financial reportingBudgetingInvestment managementAccounting practicesCPAMBAFinancial analysisFinancial systems softwareProactiveReligious experienceNon-profit experienceCommunicationCollaborative