Director of Financial Services

Job Description

Director of Financial Services
Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie
Erie, PA (SMCC) | Full Time | Salaried | Exempt

Make Your Financial Leadership Matter

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie is seeking a Director of Financial Services to oversee and support the financial operations of diocesan parishes and schools. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this leadership role ensures strong financial stewardship, compliance, and sustainability across a mission driven organization.

Key Responsibilities
• Oversee parish and school financial policies, internal controls, and compliance
• Review and analyze annual budgets and financial reports
• Lead financial evaluations and on site reviews
• Calculate and manage diocesan assessments and receivables
• Supervise the diocesan 401(k) Retirement Plan as Plan Administrator
• Prepare financial analyses and recommendations for diocesan leadership
• Support strategic initiatives and special projects as requested

Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required)
• CPA strongly preferred
• 5+ years of nonprofit accounting experience
• Experience with decentralized organizations preferred
• Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
• High integrity and sound professional judgment

Why Join Us?
• Mission driven work with meaningful impact
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Opportunity to support parishes, schools, and diocesan leadership

Apply today and help strengthen financial stewardship in service of faith and community.

Application Deadline for Best Consideration: June 15, 2026
Submit cover letter, resume (with references), and application form

Learn more and apply: https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

1. Scan and email all materials to: hrinfo@eriercd.org, or
2. Complete the application on-line at https://www.eriercd.org/employment.html; send resume and cover letter to hrinfo@eriercd.org, or
3. Mail to Attn: Human Resources - Director of Financial Services Search, 429 E Grandview Blvd., Erie, PA 16504

About the Employer

Diocese of Erie

With faith in Jesus Christ
and commitment to living Gospel values,
the Roman Catholic Diocese of Erie,
in communion with the universal Church,
serves the people of northwestern Pennsylvania.
Through evangelization, education, charity, service,
the proclamation of Word and the celebration of Sacrament,
the mission of our Community
is to call forth the gifts of individuals
in order to enable each person to advance the reign of God
and achieve full human potential
and salvation in Jesus Christ.