Multi Parish Finance Director

Rochester City Westside

ENTITITIES

1. Emmanuel Church of the Deaf/St. Monica’s

2. Holy Apostles

3. Immaculate Conception/St. Bridget’s

4. St. Frances Xavier Cabrini

5. The Cathedral Community

REPORTS TO

Direct-line to: 4 Pastors

Dotted-line to: Diocese of Rochester, CFO

SUPERVISES

2 Shared Finance Staff

4 Administrative Staff

1 Maintenance Supervisor

JOB PURPOSE

The Director of Finance & Administration is responsible for overseeing the financial affairs of the entities. The Director 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, maintaining the shared service finance office, 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 and operational functions of the parish

All Business Managers, bookkeepers, other Finance staff, maintenance personnel and administrative personnel, will report to the FD, who in turn reports to the pastor, in accord with canons 532 and 537 of the .

May provide emergency “on call” service in the absence of the pastors

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 (6 Budgets)

Provide strategic financial leadership

Develop, monitor and oversee (11) Tenant leases, maintain relationships with tenants and process reimbursements according to specific lease.

Develop long range, 3 to 5-year financial plan covering projected revenue, expense, staffing and capital spending plan

Assess and implement synergistic inter-parish 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 (29 buildings), direct 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 (PSIP)

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 including Buildings and Grounds

Oversee lease agreements, work with tenants and contractors

Liaison to parish volunteers - assist with recruitment and support for various volunteer programs

Participate in regular staff meetings

Must posses the ability to interact and communicate daily with a variety of people

Assist with the safety and security of buildings including coordination of events hiring secure security services

Must have the ability to work in a face pace environment with different cultural needs at each worksite.

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

Must posses high level soft people skills, ability to interact and communicate daily with a variety of people

Strong interpersonal, negotiating, communication and organizational skills

Ability and willingness to travel to each location

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

Sensitivity to cultural diversity

Helpful skills: Sign language, Spanish

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 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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