The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) is responsible for the overall financial strategy, administration, and stewardship of the organization’s financial resources. The CFO provides leadership for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, investment oversight, risk management, and internal controls while ensuring that financial practices support the mission and long-term sustainability of the organization.
This role serves as a senior financial advisor to executive leadership and works closely with governance bodies to ensure sound fiscal management, transparency, and compliance with applicable laws and policies.
- Lead the organization’s financial strategy, planning, and analysis to support mission-driven initiatives and long-term sustainability.
- Oversee accounting, budgeting, treasury, tax compliance, and financial reporting functions.
- Develop and monitor annual operating budgets and long-range financial plans.
- Ensure timely preparation of financial statements and reports for leadership and governing bodies.
- Manage banking relationships, cash flow, financing, and debt obligations.
- Oversee investments in collaboration with finance and investment committees, ensuring alignment with organizational policies.
- Establish and maintain effective internal controls, financial policies, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Provide financial oversight and guidance for organizational entities, ministries, and related programs.
- Support financial planning and analysis related to major initiatives, capital projects, and operational decisions.
- Coordinate internal audit activities and ensure continuous improvement of financial systems and procedures.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field required.
- MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive financial leadership experience, including management of finance and accounting teams.
- Experience as a CFO, Controller, or Director of Finance in nonprofit, corporate, or institutional environments preferred.
Skills and Competencies
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and financial management practices.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management experience.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with senior leadership and governance groups.
- High level of integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to responsible stewardship of resources.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
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Our Mission
We are a unique community—diverse in our talent, but unified in our drive to create together, face challenges together and grow together. Our values push us to empower, propel and inspire new ways of turning possibilities into realities. Our competencies define the behaviors that guide who we are, how we are inspired and how we inspire of others to succeed.
Benefits
Work/life balance is so important to the archdiocese. After all, our business is about making life easier and better—and we want that for you and your career just as much as our consumers and their day-to-day lives. That’s why we offer flexible working times, remote working options, generous paid vacation increasing with service, and personal leaves of absence.
As well as being able to make the most of life at home, you’ll also be able to contribute to the Archdiocese sponsored volunteer events. You can discover more about who we’re working with near you, and you can always ask us more about this at events and interviews—we love to see how passionate our people are about giving back.
