Financial Analyst

The Financial Analyst will support the Chancery Finance Office in providing accounting and financial services to parishes schools Chancery and other diocesan entities. The role is a key part of the Dioceses evolving shared services model.

This position will focus primarily on accounting and bookkeeping functions while also providing exposure to financial planning budgeting and audit-related activities. The Financial Analyst will work closely with members of the Chancery Finance Office team and will receive structured training to build a strong foundation in Diocesan financial operations. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn new systems processes and financial concepts with the ability to grow into expanded responsibilities over time.

This position is well suited for either a recent graduate seeking to build a career in finance or an experienced professional looking to apply their skills in a mission-driven environment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Provide accounting and bookkeeping support including but not limited to processing accounts payable and receivable maintaining general ledger activity performing bank and account reconciliations assisting with month-end close tasks and supporting the preparation and review of financial records and reports

Support the transition of financial functions into the Dioceses shared services model by helping onboard new entities and establishing consistent processes and procedures

Assist with budgeting and financial planning processes including but not limited to gathering data preparing supporting schedules and monitoring performance against budget

Support financial reviews internal audits and external audit processes by preparing documentation reconciling balances and assisting with requests from auditors and internal stakeholders

Prepare financial reports and supporting materials for leadership including parish finance councils and assist in communicating financial results and insights to non-financial stakeholders

Collaborate with Chancery Finance Office team members and parish staff to resolve discrepancies improve workflows and implement best practices across multiple locations

Participate in structured training and cross-functional development across accounting financial planning and audit disciplines with the goal of gradually taking on increased responsibility including direct support of individual parishes or entities

Provide support for special projects and evolving Chancery Finance Office initiatives as the Diocese continues to expand and refine its shared services model

Assist with ad hoc financial projects and other responsibilities as needed

Foundational understanding of accounting principles and/or GAAP

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook Word Excel PowerPoint); experience with QuickBooks is preferred but not required

Demonstrated awareness of and support for the Catholic Church and its mission and traditions

Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Eagerness to learn through hands-on experience training and collaboration with team members across multiple functional areas

Flexible and able to respond to changes in the responsibilities and in the work environment

Education and Experience:

Bachelors degree in accounting finance or management

Work Environment:

Position is primarily in-office with occasional travel to other diocesan locations as required

Following successful completion of an initial training period (approximately three months) eligibility for a hybrid work arrangement of up to one remote workday per week may be considered

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift 15lbs at times

The Diocese of Fall River offers a competitive compensation program and a comprehensive employee benefits package including a generous paid time off policy.

Equal Opportunity Employer