Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

About the role

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO), a canonical position, serves as a senior leader for the Diocese of Beaumont and is responsible for the stewardship, administration, and protection of diocesan financial resources. Reporting directly to the Bishop, the CFO advises diocesan leadership on strategic, operational, and financial matters while supporting the mission of the Church through strong financial management, collaboration, and sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Lead diocesan financial operations, including budgeting, accounting, audits, banking, cash management, investments, risk management, and reporting.
• Advise the Bishop, diocesan leadership, and the Diocesan Finance Council on financial and operational matters.
• Develop, implement, and monitor financial policies, internal controls, and stewardship practices.
• Support parishes, schools, ministries, and other contracted entities with financial guidance, compliance, and business operations.
• Oversee entrusted funds, financial analysis, long-term planning, and investment-related activities.
• Collaborate on risk management, property, information technology, and other administrative matters affecting diocesan operations.
• Oversee the risk management operations of the diocesan offices, parishes, and schools.
• Issue and maintain up-to-date comprehensive financial policy applicable to all diocesan entities.
• Direct self-insured insurance property and casualty program.
• Collaborate with Diocesan Human Resources Director on Retirement Plans and insurance programs.
• Prepare materials for the Diocesan Finance Council and related committees.
• Organize, schedule, and host Administrative Team Meetings and other training.
• Review, evaluate, and communicate requirements of new or modified governmental rules and requirements.
• Provide educational assistance and training on such matters.
• Collaborate with General Council on legal matters, as required.
• Prepares, administers, and analyzes office budget, monitors revenue and expenses, and approves invoices.

Requirements

• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church and committed to the mission of the Diocese of Beaumont.
• Experience in a complex, multi-unit organization; nonprofit or service-focused experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial administration, planning, internal controls, and financial analysis.
• Experience with cash management, investments, fund accounting, and financial software systems.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, exercise sound judgment, and communicate effectively with clergy, staff, vendors, and the public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and PC-based financial systems; familiarity with church operations and Canon Law preferred.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university required with a Certification in Public Accountancy (CPA) License.
• Two to five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience as a controller, treasurer, or comparable senior financial leader.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
• Up-to-date Certified Public Accountant License.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises four full-time staff members in accordance with diocesan policies and applicable laws by training employees, planning, assigning work, and providing feedback on performance. Positions supervised: Administrative Assistant; Controller, Multi-Parish/School Manager; Risk Manager

Pay

Base Pay $100k to $120k Salary