REGIONAL FINANCE DIRECTOR for SOUTHERN TIER

REPORTS TO

Direct-line to seven (7) Pastors
Dotted-line to the Diocesan Chief Financial Officer

SUPERVISES

Finance/Administrative Staff & Maintenance Staff

LOCATIONS

· Blessed Trinity/St.Patrick’s – Owego

· Most Holy Name of Jesus – Elmira

Holy Family School - Elmira
St. Mary Our Mother Parish and School - Horseheads
All Saints Parish – Corning
Ss Isidore & Maria Torribia – Addison
St. John Vianney – Bath
Our Lady of the Valley - Hornell
St. Mary's of the Lake - Watkins Glen

SCOPE

· 8 Parishes

· 2 Schools

· 13 Cemeteries

· 32 Campuses

· 54 Buildings

· 100 mile Territory

· Oversee Shared Finance Operations

JOB PURPOSE

The Regional Finance Director (RFD) is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the entities. The RFD is responsible for, with input from the pastors, defining and implementing a fiscally sound annual operating plan, developing a long-term financial strategy consistent with the entities’ objectives, establishing a shared service model (as applicable), and ensuring compliance with all Diocesan Policies and Procedures and civil law.

CORE FUNCTIONS

Direct, plan, organize and implement the management of the entities’ financial activities.
Assist and collaborate with the pastors in the administrative functions of the parish
All Regional Finance, Business Managers, bookkeepers, and/or any other Finance staff, along with maintenance personnel, will report to the RFD, who in turn reports to the pastor, in accord with canons 532 and 537 of the Code of Canon Law.
May provide emergency “on call” service in the absence of the pastors
Financial Management
Rationalize inputs from the pastors and finance councils to develop a fiscally sound annual budget
Determine and budget long-term capital requirements for all properties
Define and implement expense spending and staffing plan consistent with budget
Monitor and provide oversight of the entities’ financial condition
Provide timely and accurate analysis of budgets and financial reports
Provide strategic financial leadership
Develop long range, 3 to 5-year financial plan covering projected revenue, expense, staffing and capital spending plan
Assess and implement synergistic inter-parish and parish-school operations for improved operational or financial effectiveness
Establish strong, integrated financial processes and staffing across the entities
Ensure all entities are compliant with Federal and State laws, as well as Diocesan-specific policies and Procedures
Ensure compatibility of the entities’ financial plans
Oversee the entities’ system of internal accounting controls, including adequate segregation of duties
Oversee internal audits/agreed-upon procedures for the entities and implement all audit recommendations
Develop annual work plan for the maintenance and use of parish buildings, and direct its implementation, including consultation with the Buildings and Grounds Committee, solicitation of bids, engagement of contractors with proper insurance and documentation, and oversight of job completion; interaction with parish vendors; management of rental agreements, etc.
Manage all aspects of the Protected Self Insurance Program
Provide timely reports to the Chief Financial Officer and the pastors as requested
Oversees/responsible for human resource and staffing functions
Supervise financial, administrative and maintenance staff
Participate in various parish council/committee meetings
Liaison to parish volunteers - assist with recruitment and support for various volunteer programs
Participate in regular staff meetings

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance required, CPA or MBA preferred

EXPERIENCE

Minimum 5-7 years’ experience in financial disciplines that encompasses financial, accounting and operations management. Previous supervisory and managerial experience preferred
Analytical skills and demonstrated experience in budgeting and forecasting
Strong knowledge of federal and state regulations, financial standards, principles and practices to develop and maintain financial procedures, policies, records and reports
Strong interpersonal, negotiating, communication and organizational skills
Must have the ability to travel throughout the Southern Tier on a regular basis
Ability to work across functional departments and independently. Ability to think innovatively
Demonstrated computer skills/the ability to effectively define or enhance existing programs
Appreciation of the Church Mission
Ability to establish consistent business principles

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $88,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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Regional Finance Director