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Diocese of Tucson
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for comprehensive oversight of diocesan, parish and school accounting and finance operations. This includes ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial records, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning in service to the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Tucson.
As a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching, the Employee shall conduct himself/herself at work and in personal life in a manner worthy of the call received.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for comprehensive oversight of diocesan, parish and school accounting and finance operations. This includes ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial records, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning in service to the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Tucson.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Direct the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple diocesan entities, in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards.
Review and approve all reconciliations, journal entries, and support schedules for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure proper accounting for annuities, endowments, grants, and capital campaign funds.
Internal Controls & Audit Oversight
Design, implement, and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with diocesan policies, GAAP, and applicable laws.
Coordinate annual external audits, manage auditor relationships, and prepare all required audit schedules and documentation.
Conduct or oversee internal reviews to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in the development of annual budgets for diocesan entities; monitor budget adherence and analyze variances.
Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision‑making by the CFO and diocesan leadership.
Operational Leadership
Supervise accounting staff, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and parish accounting services, providing technical guidance and professional development.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across all entities.
Compliance & Policy
Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, nonprofit regulations, and relevant provisions of Canon Law related to temporal goods.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements.
Meet demands of audited internal controls and document retention for nine audited entities, including pension, property/liability insurance trusts, health insurance trusts, and mission related entities.
Occasional overtime or extended hours required to meet reporting deadlines or audit requirements.
Minimal travel requirement.
Reliable transportation required.
Qualify, adopt, and remain in compliance with all diocesan Safe Environment policies and compliance requirements.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life. Shall govern the professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral structures.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated success managing audits and implementing internal control systems.
Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting is preferred; public accounting background is a plus.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, and financial modeling.
Competence in ERP or other financial management systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.
Personal & Professional Attributes
Practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church, with an understanding of and commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Tucson.
High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
Working Conditions and Compliance
Standard office environment with occasional extended hours to meet reporting deadlines or audit requirements.
Minimal travel: reliable transportation required.
Qualify, adopt, and remain in compliance with all diocesan Safe Environment policies and compliance requirements.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities
Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
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Controller
role at
Diocese of Tucson
Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for comprehensive oversight of diocesan, parish and school accounting and finance operations. This includes ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial records, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning in service to the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Tucson.
As a minister of the Gospel and Catholic Teaching, the Employee shall conduct himself/herself at work and in personal life in a manner worthy of the call received.
Position Summary Under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer, the Controller is responsible for comprehensive oversight of diocesan, parish and school accounting and finance operations. This includes ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of all financial records, developing and maintaining robust internal controls, managing audits, and supporting strategic financial planning in service to the mission of the Catholic Church in the Diocese of Tucson.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting
Direct the preparation of accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for multiple diocesan entities, in accordance with GAAP and nonprofit fund accounting standards.
Review and approve all reconciliations, journal entries, and support schedules for completeness and accuracy.
Ensure proper accounting for annuities, endowments, grants, and capital campaign funds.
Internal Controls & Audit Oversight
Design, implement, and monitor internal control procedures to safeguard assets and ensure compliance with diocesan policies, GAAP, and applicable laws.
Coordinate annual external audits, manage auditor relationships, and prepare all required audit schedules and documentation.
Conduct or oversee internal reviews to assess compliance and identify areas for improvement.
Budgeting & Forecasting
Assist in the development of annual budgets for diocesan entities; monitor budget adherence and analyze variances.
Provide financial analysis and forecasting to support strategic decision‑making by the CFO and diocesan leadership.
Operational Leadership
Supervise accounting staff, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and parish accounting services, providing technical guidance and professional development.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions across all entities.
Compliance & Policy
Maintain current knowledge of accounting standards, nonprofit regulations, and relevant provisions of Canon Law related to temporal goods.
Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax reporting requirements.
Meet demands of audited internal controls and document retention for nine audited entities, including pension, property/liability insurance trusts, health insurance trusts, and mission related entities.
Occasional overtime or extended hours required to meet reporting deadlines or audit requirements.
Minimal travel requirement.
Reliable transportation required.
Qualify, adopt, and remain in compliance with all diocesan Safe Environment policies and compliance requirements.
Shall abide by Catholic principles in professional and private life. Shall govern the professional and private life in strict accordance with Catholic morals and principles to demonstrate complete adherence to Catholic moral structures.
Qualifications
Education & Credentials
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA and/or MBA strongly preferred.
Experience
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including at least 5 years in a supervisory role.
Demonstrated success managing audits and implementing internal control systems.
Experience in nonprofit or fund accounting is preferred; public accounting background is a plus.
Technical Skills
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, complex formulas, macros, and financial modeling.
Competence in ERP or other financial management systems.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present it clearly.
Personal & Professional Attributes
Practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church, with an understanding of and commitment to the mission of the Diocese of Tucson.
High integrity, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality.
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively.
Working Conditions and Compliance
Standard office environment with occasional extended hours to meet reporting deadlines or audit requirements.
Minimal travel: reliable transportation required.
Qualify, adopt, and remain in compliance with all diocesan Safe Environment policies and compliance requirements.
Physical/Mental Requirements
Requires coordination and manual dexterity, normal mental and visual ability; ability to lift as required in a normal office environment.
Required Activities
Walking; sitting; standing; stooping; reaching; talking; handling; hearing; carrying; and keyboarding.
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