Chief Financial Officer | DIOCESE OF FAIRBANKS
Essential Functions:
- Evaluates and implements financial policies and practices of the diocese to ensure that
financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with canon law, diocesan policies,
and government regulations.
- Oversees the annual budgeting process. Makes recommendations regarding available
resources and financial limitations.
- Engages and interacts with legal counsel as needed on issues related to the temporal
goods of the diocese, including but not limited to all contracts, trusts, deeds, affidavits,
and other legal documents submitted to the diocese.
- Analyzes and makes recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions and
questions facing the diocese, its parishes, and other affiliated entities.
- Oversees central administration of diocesan employee benefit plans such as health
plans, retirement plans, etc.
- Oversees Property and Casualty insurance matters such as Property, Liability, Auto,
Workers Compensation, Cyber, Active Assailant, and bonding as needed.
- Acts as Executive Officer for Catholic Trust of Northern Alaska (CTNA) and oversees all
accounting of same.
- Serves as Diocesan Administrator for the Alaska Conference of Catholic Bishops (ACCB)
and member of its Finance Council.
- Oversees the investment of all the diocesan portfolios within the Current, Endowment,
and Plant Funds. Maintains full accounting of the Endowment Fund.
- Oversees all accounting functions. Provides quarterly and annual financial statements
for the diocesan Finance Council and CTNA. Presides over quarterly meetings of same.
- Oversees the planning and completion of the annual diocesan financial audit in
conjunction with outside accounting firm.
- Oversees accounting and donor software systems, ensuring updates are done as
needed and internal controls are maintained within roles and responsibilities.
- Maintains Fixed Assets and Depreciation schedules for the diocese.
- Oversees the payroll process for employees and religious stipends.
§ Prepares and submits payroll taxes.
§ Prepares and submits all payroll reports, including, but not limited to, Form
941, ESC Reports, Form 945, W-2s, and 1095s.
§ Reviews and submits all 1099s, including, but not limited to, Form 1099 NEC,
1099 MISC, and 1099R.
- Experience with or understanding of the following software desired:
§ Serenic Navigator (Microsoft Dynamics) with Jet Reports for accounting.
§ StudioEnterprise (DonorDirect) for donations.
§ QuickBooks online for parish accounting, or similar accounting software.
- Oversees all grant requests and reports and provides financial information as required.
- Reviews estates and trusts and responds accordingly.
- Works collaboratively with the Chancellor to respond to HR issues. Provides HR support
for all topics related to payroll or finances.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Provides direction and supervision for the Accounting and Finance Manager.
- Provides direction and supervision for the Development office including the Director of
Donor Development and Director of Fundraising.
- Provides direction and supervision for Information Technology staff.
Education & Experience:
- Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in related field (CFO, controller, senior accountant or
similar).
- Must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles.
Knowledge, Skills, & Attitude:
- Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills including a clear
speaking voice.
- Must be able to work with, speak with, and listen to individuals from different cultures
within Alaska. Ability to work patiently with individuals with English as a second
language.
- Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church and diocesan and parish structures.
- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
- Excellent customer service skills with the ability to maintain focus and professionalism
with people in challenging situations, both in person and by phone.
- Good time management skills, including the ability to manage several projects at the
same time.
- Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing
deadlines.
- Ability to have and maintain a valid state driver’s license.
- Must be supportive of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church.
- Must have a professional demeanor and initiative.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What CATHOLIC parish are you registered/attend?
Education:
License/Certification:
Ability to Commute:
- Fairbanks, AK 99709 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Fairbanks, AK 99709: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
