Hybrid Finance Director of Shared Accounting Services presso Diocese of Orlando

Description

Under the supervision of the Vice President of Financial Operations and Senior Director of Shared Accounting Services and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the Director of Shared Accounting Services oversees back-office accounting operations for the Churches, Elementary Schools, Missions and a select group of additional ecclesiastical entities within the Diocese of Orlando.

The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees.

1. Authenticity: Conviction that God has called us to reflect exteriorly our inner life of faith in our daily living.

2. Respect: Affirming each person’s God-given dignity and uniqueness.

3. Courage: Inspired by this gift of the Holy Spirit, we proclaim and live the Word of God fearlessly and devotedly.

4. Commitment: Individually and collectively, we are steadfast to the team and its purpose.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Provides leadership in maintaining and improving the standardization and operation of the program according to the service level agreements. 
• Motivates and monitors the shared accounting services team to ensure the accurate completion of all program deliverables (internal, external, financial, etc.). 
•  Coordinates and monitors team metrics and core workflow to maintain the program schedule, and timelines to achieve goals in support of the entities served.
• Supports the maintenance of the existing program excellence including but not limited to the following: technology integration, maintenance, and enhancement, the data verification for ongoing record maintenance. 
• Completes ongoing monitoring of team and core workflow to identify risks and opportunities for enhancement. 
• Performs other duties and projects as required for the support of Pastors and entity managers being supported by the program.
• Ensures proper execution of best practices policies and procedures, including entity accounting, financial reporting, and cash management.
• Ensures execution of monthly and periodic financial reports and required analytics for Diocesan and supported entities.
• Supports, as a point of contact, the external and internal auditors for financial statement audits and Agreed Upon Procedure reviews.
• Coordinates and oversees support for the annual budget process including template update and recording approved budgets. 
• Responsible for supporting the annual departmental budget development and goals which includes the team performance reviews.
• Supports current, and recommend future, accounting policies, internal controls, and operating procedures in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Policies (GAAP).

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

CATHOLIC FAITH

Requires an appreciation and respect for the Catholic Church and its teachings. Employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church. Their public behavior must not violate the faith, morals or laws of the Church or the policies of the Diocese.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

B.S. /B.A. degree in Accounting or a bachelor’s degree in a business-related field is required; Minimum of 7 years of experience; Managerial experience in accounting is required; Shared Accounting Service experience is preferred. This position requires strong experience in the financial process flow, full cycle accounts payable, leading projects, and in customer service. Important to successfully executing this position requires attention to detail, advanced excel and proficiency in Microsoft Office products such as Power-Point and Word along with other Cloud-Based Software applications. Expert knowledge in training people, deploying process workflows and delivering to deadline. 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Excellent analytical skills and problem-solving capacity;

· Ability to stay focused and organized;

· Strong interpersonal skills;

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize multiple tasks;

· Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality around financial information.

ORGANIZATIONAL/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

A high level of organizational and interpersonal skill is required. Attention to detail and working well with others is also required. 

LANGUAGE/COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Ability to read and analyze written and electronic correspondence and compose appropriate responses utilizing others in the organization when appropriate. Ability to effectively present verbal and written information to constituencies and public groups. 

WORKING CONDITIONS

Must be able to work longer hours to complete various tasks when required, especially in connection to fiscal year end and audit time.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The ability to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to reach, grasp, feel, hear, and see up close and from afar. Must be able to use basic office computer hardware and peripherals, with or without reasonable accommodation. Must be able to communicate verbally and in written form.