Chief Financial Officer

Job Location: Pueblo, Colorado
Type: Full-time (40 hours per week)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Bishop

About the Role

The Diocese of Pueblo is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) who serves as a strategic, mission-driven leader entrusted with the faithful stewardship of the temporal goods of the Diocese under the authority and guidance of the bishop. The CFO provides executive leadership over all financial activities of the Diocese, including management of fiscal responsibilities, property and facility administration, risk management, investments, and employee benefits programs. Collaborating closely with the Bishop, Vicar General, Presbyteral Council, Diocesan Finance Advisory Council (FAC), and Human Resources, the CFO promotes prudent stewardship, transparency, and accountability in accordance with canon law, specifically Book II (The People of God) and Book V (The Temporal Goods of the Church). This role is designated as a canonical appointment.

Responsibilities

• Financial Leadership
  • Provides strategic oversight and executive direction for all fiscal operations of the Diocese.
  • Develops and executes the annual diocesan budget in consultation with the bishop's senior staff and the Diocesan Finance Advisory Council.
  • Establishes and enforces comprehensive financial controls, budgeting frameworks, and forecasting systems.
  • Prepares and creates accurate, thorough, transparent financial reports in a consistent and timely manner. Oversees audits and ensures accountability.
  • Conducts in-depth financial analyses of major organizational initiatives or decisions with potential impact and advises the bishop.
  • Reviews and interprets parish financial statements to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Oversees diocesan investment portfolios in accordance with liquidity needs, strategic objectives, and Catholic socially responsible investment principles.
  • Partners with health insurance consultants, 403(b) plan administrators, financial advisors, and banking institutions to ensure sound guidance, compliance, and alignment with diocesan objectives.
  • Oversees the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and all related reporting.
  • Responsible for property, liability, and casualty insurance policies.
  • Oversees employee benefits and payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and consistency.
  • Oversees IT operations, ensuring secure, efficient, and integrated financial and operational systems.
  • Conducts ad hoc audits of parishes, diocesan entities, and schools to ensure compliance and strengthen operational and financial accountability.
  • Oversees financial activities related to parish assessments, including the Clergy Retirement Plan (CBS), Mission Co-Op, National Collections, and Advancing Missionary Discipleship (AMD) initiatives.
• Finance Department
  • Directs the activity and productivity-related duties of diocesan financial operations.
  • Ensures appropriate accounting processes and procedures are in place to provide for good internal control and separation of duties.
  • Responsible for the development and maintenance of a financial handbook/guide for department accounting policies and procedures, ensuring the finance team operates within new accounting developments instituted by regulatory bodies.
  • Reviews all current finance-related procedures and processes, recommending improvements to the systems in place and managing systems going forward.
• Properties Department
  • Provides strategic leadership for the Properties Department.
  • Oversees the acquisition, disposition, leasing, and development (construction and renovation) of diocesan properties, including parishes and related entities in alignment with fiscal policies and strategic financial objectives.
  • Ensures all properties are properly titled, insured, recorded, and maintained in compliance with legal, tax-exemption, and canonical requirements.
• Facilities Department
  • Provides leadership and oversight for the Facilities Department, ensuring the efficient operation, maintenance, and safety of diocesan buildings and grounds.
  • Oversees maintenance, repairs, capital improvements, vendor contracts, and facility budgets to ensure cost-effective stewardship of diocesan resources.
  • Develops and enforces facility management policies that promote safety, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
• Supervisory Responsibility

  Directs and oversees the personnel within the Finance, Properties, and Facilities departments, ensuring effective administration, accountability, and alignment with the mission and objectives of the Diocese.

Requirements

• Education and Experience
  • Master's degree in accounting, finance, economics, business administration, public administration, or a combination of extensive work experience, specific certifications, or other relevant training.
  • Five years of experience in a supervisory position providing leadership, direction, and training to staff.
  • Experience in payroll and accounting software such as ParishSOFT software, PDS, Fundware, or comparable.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.
  • Professional certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Proven ability to lead, delegate, and evaluate staff performance effectively.
  • Ability to positively, effectively, and efficiently interact with diverse personalities, ages, and management levels both within the diocese administrative offices and with outside entities.
  • Expertise in nonprofit or governmental accounting standards, GAAP, and fiscal administration principles.
  • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to interpret complex financial data.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of financial law, risk management, and nonprofit audit practices.
  • Proficiency in financial forecasting, budgeting, and data-driven decision-making.
  • Exceptional organizational, communication, and presentation skills, both oral and written.
  • Demonstrated ability to represent the Diocese with professionalism, integrity, and pastoral sensitivity.
  • Skilled in developing and maintaining effective working relationships across diverse teams and external stakeholders.
  • Competence with financial management software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Other Requirements
  • Practicing Catholics preferred. However, qualified candidates of traditional Christian moral values will be seriously considered.
  • Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation.
  • Must have a good driving record, current Colorado Driver's License, and automobile insurance.

Work Environment

• Full-time position (40 hours per week), Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with the ability to work evenings, weekends, and extended hours as required for ministry operations.
• Requires periodic local and regional travel, including occasional overnight stays.
• On-site office environment with standard physical activities including computer use, lifting materials, and moderate mobility.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 per year

Benefits

• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Annual Christmas Holiday Closure
• Regular Mass and prayer available in the diocesan chapel

About the Employer

The Diocese of Pueblo is an energetic place of employment filled with strong Catholic faith. We empower our team to work spiritually and at their best, building the body of Christ through each of our ministries.