Director of Finance - Catholic Charities

Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Baton Rouge is seeking a full time Director of Finance. This is a key leadership position in a dynamic non-profit serving 12 civil parishes with innovative programs that reduce poverty and improve the lives of young children and their families.  The best candidates will have extensive experience in accounting and financial management of complex organizations with multiple funding streams, especially state and federal grants.  Strong skills should be demonstrated though past success working effectively in a multicultural organization supporting financial decisions through budget analysis and financial modeling.

The position requires developing financial strategies and maintaining systems that monitor those strategies to assure the accuracy of financial transactions, compliance with federal requirements and timely reporting to management and the board. The Director works closely with the Executive Director and the Board to develop annual budgets, propose budget amendments, and assure the compliance of all financial operations with government regulations, as well as grant agreements and donor restrictions.
 
The Director supervises the accounting staff, human resources, and monitors maintenance needs of agency buildings. This position requires maintaining external relationships and representing the agency to the public; it requires a business-like demeanor and professional appearance.

Qualifications: 

• 5 years’ experience managing financial operations, including but not limited to: accounting, budgeting, internal control and reporting for complex public or non-profit organizations with multiple funding sources.
• CPA licensure, public auditing, or similar qualification. 
• Experience which specifically includes government grants and contracts as well as foundation/corporate grants.
• Prior experience with preparation for or performance of financial and program compliance audits for government agencies is necessary.
• This position requires some technical writing to provide narratives supporting financial plans and performance
• A professional demeanor and judgement, and the ability to work with multiple external stakeholders and internal interdepartmental, multicultural teams in a complex, dynamic environment. 
• Valid Driver’s License, reliable personal transportation, and vehicle insurance is required.
• Completion of background checks such as driving record, criminal record, and sex offense registry, state and local police records, or national sources such as FBI and E-Verify as required by funding agencies or determined necessary by Catholic Charities. Results must be satisfactory to CCDBR, its representatives, employees or agents as an essential requirement of employment.

• Working knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) for not-for-profit organizations.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Title 2 – Grants and Agreements. Subtitle A – Office of Management and Budget Guidance for Grants and Agreements. Chapter II – Office of Management and Budget Guidance. Part 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards and the Single Audit Act of 1996. Management and reporting of federal Cluster Grants.
• Experience with financial software applications, including QuickBooks and Microsoft Office Products such as Word and Excel.
• Ability to work with personnel in a mission-driven & multicultural organization with diverse colleagues representing a variety of countries, races, religions & ethnicities
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, team management and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent analytical, abstract reasoning and organizational skills.

• Must be able to lift 5 to 20 lbs. occasionally, communicate by phone frequently and walk throughout the Catholic Life center Campus frequently for short periods. This position requires the employee to walk, stoop, lift, bend, squat, kneel, climb, handle. Sitting for 6 to 7 hours a day is expected for this position.
• Some travel is required.
• Temperature controlled indoor working environment. Fluorescent lighting, occasional isolated conditions. When the agency responds to disasters, performing duties outside regular job responsibilities both in the office and at off site locations may be requested

 Job Type: Full – Time, Exempt
 Qualified applicants interested in this position should submit through indeed.com their resume with a cover letter here by 6/17/2022. 
https://www.indeed.com/jobs?q=catholic%20charities%20baton%20rouge&l=Baton%20Rouge,%20LA&vjk=e1ea7aa76dcfff9a
  
Catholic Charities is a mission-based organization and Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider it a privilege to serve people of all faiths and socio-economic backgrounds.  Our leadership is mission-driven, energetic, disciplined, and self-motivated.  We value diversity, service, compassion, and accountability; we hold ourselves responsible for delivering outcomes that change people’s lives and our community