Chief Financial Officer

Job Title:Chief Financial Officer

Location:Fairbanks AK

Company:Catholic organization

Job Type:Full-time Permanent

Salary Range:$70000 - $85000

Are you an accounting professional looking to take the next step in a leadership role Seeking the opportunity to work with an impactful organization for the Greater Fairbanks area

About the Organization:

This organizations current CFO is retiring and is looking for a new CFO to start immediately. This is a hands-on executive level position that provides an excellent opportunity for controllers or senior accounting professionals looking to advance their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Evaluates and implements financial policies and practices to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with laws 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 organization including but not limited to all contracts trusts deeds affidavits and other legal documents submitted.
• 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.
• 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 Finance Council.. 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 to include but not limited to Form 941 ESC Reports Form 945 W-2s 1095s; Reviews and submits all 1099s including but not limited to 1099 NEC 1099 MISC and 1099R. Oversees all grant requests and reports and provides financial information as required.
• Reviews estates and trusts; responds accordingly.
• Works collaboratively with leadership to respond to HR issues. Provides HR support for all topics related to payroll or finances.
• Provides direction and supervision for all Accounting and Finance staff the Development office including the Director of Donor Development and Director of Fundraising and Information Technology staff.

Qualifications:

• B.S. in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant strongly preferred.
• Minimum 10 years experience in related field.
• Must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles.
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills including clear speaking voice.
• Must be able to work with speak and listen to individuals from different cultures within Alaska.
• Ability to work patiently with individuals with English as a second language.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent customer service skills with ability to maintain focus and professionalism with people in challenging situations both in person and by phone.
• Good time management including ability to manage several projects at the same time.
• Must be able to multi-task and retain accuracy in an environment of competing deadlines.
• Must have a professional demeanor and initiative.

How to Apply:Interested candidates should submit their resume through the Apply for this Job link below.

Contact Information:For more information about this position please contact Nick Carney at