Fractional CFO

Job Description

Fractional CFO
Dominican Friars Foundation
Location: Remote, with quarterly visits to New York, NY

ABOUT THE DOMINICAN FRIARS FOUNDATION

The Dominican Friars Foundation is the 501(c)(3) advancement arm of the Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph. The Foundation unifies various fundraising efforts that support key apostolates of the Province. With the support of the Dominican Friars Foundation, the 300+ friars of the Province of Saint Joseph work for the glory of God and the salvation of souls by building up the local and universal Church, teaching and preaching to students on university campuses, and engaging the broader culture.

Fr. John Paul Kern, O.P., currently serves as the Vicar Provincial for Advancement for the Dominican Friars Province of Saint Joseph and as the Executive Director of the Dominican Friars Foundation. The team at the Foundation is divided into three departments: Development, Strategy & Operations, and Marketing & Communications.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Serving on a part-time, contractual basis, the Fractional CFO will provide high-level financial leadership for the Foundation and serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Executive Director.

This may include:

- Financial Strategy: helping to develop financial strategies to support the growth, profitability, and continued donor stewardship of the Dominican Friars Foundation
- Budgeting and Forecasting: creating comprehensive budgets and financial forecasts, helping the Executive Director to plan for future needs and allocate resources efficiently
- Financial Analysis: analyzing financial data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Risk Management: assessing and mitigating financial and legal risks, ensuring the future stability of the Dominican Friars Foundation and overseeing compliance with government regulations

A full time Finance Associate handles the day-to-day bookkeeping and recordkeeping needs of the Dominican Friars Foundation.

QUALIFICATIONS

Faithfully Catholic

The person holding this position will represent the Dominican Friars in public, will bear witness to the Catholic faith, and will occasionally lead others in prayer. Applicants must be practicing Catholics in good standing who assent to and profess the Catholic faith in its entirety as presented in the Catechism of the Catholic Church.

- A growing knowledge of and affinity for the Dominican mission and charism
- Personal knowledge of the Dominican Friars or another religious community would be a plus

Strong team player

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to develop relationships of trust and respect with Friars, colleagues, and donors
- Good work ethic with a continued willingness to learn and grow
- Personal commitment to building a culture of collaboration and excellence

Strong performer

- Strong project management experience, including robust organizational skills, the ability to prioritize, and the capability to coordinate multiple projects with minimal supervision
- A high degree of numeracy, with the ability to see, understand, and capitalize on trends in data
- Bachelor's Degree in accounting, finance or public administration required; an MBA or other relevant advanced degree is preferred.
- 15 plus years successful experience in roles of increasing financial leadership responsibility of which at least five have been at the Chief Financial Officer/Head of Finance level partnering with a President or CEO with a complex nonprofit or similar organization required
- Prior experience working with Board Audit and Finance Committees and external auditing firms.

IMPORTANT NOTES

This will be a part-time, contractual position paid on a monthly retainer basis.

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter (including information about what prompted you to apply for this position) to Kelly at df@dominicanfriars.org with the words "Fractional CFO" in the subject line. Thank you for considering the Dominican Friars Foundation; we look forward to hearing from you.

About the Employer

The Dominican Friars Foundation is the 501(c)(3) advancement arm of the Dominican Friars of the Province of Saint Joseph. The Foundation unifies various fundraising efforts that support key apostolates of the Province. With the support of the Dominican Friars Foundation, the 300+ friars of the Province of Saint Joseph work for the glory of God and the salvation of souls by building up the local and universal Church, teaching and preaching to students on university campuses, and engaging the broader culture.