Posted: 07/14/2021
The Comboni Missionaries – North American Province seek a full-time Finance Director to plan, direct, and manage its financial and business affairs. We are a Catholic Religious Community dedicate to servings God’s poorest and most forgotten people around the world.
PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION:
- Plan, direct, and manage the financial and business affairs of the Comboni Missionaries North American Province (NAP), in conjunction with the Provincial Treasurer.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plan, direct, and manage the financial and business affairs of the NAP.
- Oversee the Communications, Development and Front Office staff.
- Collaborate with the Provincial Treasurer to manage the financial assets of the NAP, including but not limited to: the purchase and sale of property and vehicles, maintaining adequate insurance, and managing lease agreements.
- Serve as liaison between the NAP and its legal advisors and financial brokers on a variety of matters.
- Collaborate with the Mission Office Director to manage the financial assets of the Mission Office.
- Provide quarterly financial reports to the Finance Council, the Provincial Council, General Administration, and Members of the Province.
- Coordinate and prepare the annual budget for the NAP.
- Coordinate annual Audit or Review.
- Manage departmental budgets of the provincial offices and NAP communities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related field; or equivalent experience.
- Familiarity with general ledger programs, specifically Peachtree.
- Effective communicator, both written and oral.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills and ability to foster teamwork.
- Knowledge of the financial workings of a non-profit organization, especially a religious community.
- Knowledge of Word-processing, Spreadsheets, and other standard office software.
- Knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting best practices.
- Organized and detail-oriented.
- Knowledge of the Catholic faith, commitment to Gospel values, and belief in the mission of the Comboni Missionaries.
- Flexible and able to adapt to the present situation.
- Ability to travel to NAP communities (5-percent) and some international travel (5-percent).
Learn more about the Comboni Missionaries at www.combonimissionaries.org.