Chief Financial Officer - Oxenham Group LLC

General Introduction:

The Bishop of Sioux Falls is the visible head and source of unity in the particular Church entrusted to his pastoral care (CCC 1594). In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring while functioning in his role as Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Bishop trusts chosen collaborators (clerics, religious and Client people) to share in the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each employee helps to extend the ministry of the local Pastor in particular ways as outlined in this position description.

Position Summary:

The Chief Financial and Administrative Officer is responsible for the direction and oversight of the financial and administrative activities of the Catholic Diocese of Sioux Falls. Areas of oversight include all operational, financial and other related functions including budgeting, accounting and investments of the Catholic Chancery Office and diocesan affiliated entities. Responsibilities include ensuring that the diocese has the proper policies, procedures and controls in place to effectively perform the Church's mission. This position also serves as a member of the executive team that advises the bishop on operational and strategic matters.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a member of the Bishop's Administrative Team providing expertise on financial, operational and strategic matters.

As Chief Financial Officer:

• Oversee the development and management of annual budgets and internal control processes for multiple diocesan ministries, make recommendations as to available resources and financial limitations.

• Implement and evaluate the financial policies and practices of the diocese to ensure that financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with canon law, policies established by the bishop and government regulations.

• Facilitate the annual third-party audit process and completion of annual reports to ensure legal and regulatory compliance.

• Assist in the review of all contracts, trusts, deeds, affidavits and other legal documents submitted to the bishop for execution.

• Oversee the preparation and approval of all financial practices and reporting for diocesan administrative offices, diocesan management, finance council and appropriate external organizations.

• On behalf of the priest participants of the diocese, administer the Priest Pension Plan and the Retired Priest Medical Benefits Trust as specified by their respective trust agreements.

• Administer the Self Insurance program established by the diocese for property, liability, automobile and worker's compensation coverages provided to diocesan and parish ministries.

• On behalf of the participating parishes and ministries, administer the Parish Deposit & Loan Fund as specified in its Trust Agreement.

• Through management of the Controller, ensure proper management of diocesan financial programs including Parish Accounting Services and the account functions for accounts receivable, deposits and accounts payable.

• Oversee the Parish Review Process in conjunction with the Coordinator to verify internal controls, and implementation of diocesan financial policies are followed in diocesan parishes, schools and other external organizations.

• Assist the Human Resources Director in monitoring the self-funded insurance plan financials that are sponsored by the diocese and used to provide health insurance coverage to priests and Client employees of the parishes, schools and other diocesan entities.

• Work in conjunction with the Information Systems Director to ensure that current Information Technology policies and practices are in place along with appropriate plans for consistent equipment and software upgrades.

• Support the Human Resources Director to ensure that all diocesan employee benefit offerings are cost effective, compliant with applicable regulations and comply with Catholic teachings.

• Through the Maintenance Coordinator, ensure that facility maintenance and upkeep are managed, including long-term planning for preventative maintenance and future needs.

Essential Qualifications:

1. Primary:

• Willingness and ability to effectively make known the Catholic Church's teachings through the varied ministry activities expected of this position.

• Willingness and ability to act as a personal witness to the Catholic faith and religion by living both one's professional and personal life in accordance with the doctrines and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic Church, as embodied in the various documents of the Roman Catholic Church, including, without limitation, the Catechism of the Roman Catholic Church.

1. Education:

• Bachelor's Degree or higher in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration. CPA or MBA preferred.

1. Experience:

• At least 10-15 years of experience in a chief financial officer role or equivalent. Experience should include management in a large complex organization to include partnering with senior staff, working with consultative bodies, supervision, accounting, and financial aspects.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be a Catholic leader who believes, practices and supports all teachings of the Catholic Church.

• Must have understanding and working knowledge of all desktop applications included in the Microsoft Office Suite and various web applications.

• High level of ability to work independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment to think strategically, multitask, and conform to shifting priorities, demands, and time lines.

• Excellent communication skills, and ability to work effectively with a wide range of individuals while maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Advanced knowledge of budgeting principles and practices, accounting principles, investment and financial reporting methodologies.

• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management and interpersonal skills.

• Demonstrated ability to speak publicly to participate in and facilitate meetings, representing the Diocese on various regional, national and global committees.

Job Conditions/Physical Demands:

The following are representative of the physical capabilities that must be met by an employee and the working conditions that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to perform high stress multi-tasking functions to meet various deadlines.

• Ability to push, pull, lift and carry items up to 30 pounds.

• Ability to sit, stand, bend, stoop, climb stairs, talk, hear, grasp, reach and perform repetitive motions of the fingers, hands and wrists.

• Ability to work in an office setting as wells as various venues according to event or activity.

• Vision abilities required include close vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

• Available for periodic travel for diocesan, regional & national presentations and meetings.

• Work schedule in excess of 40 hours per week is the norm with occasional nights and weekends.

Work Environment:

The employee will work with a large number of individuals, often requiring multitasking and working with deadlines and details to ensure all of the essential functions are performed in a timely and courteous manner.