Chief Finance Officer

Job Description

Reports To: The Bishop of the Diocese of Amarillo
Overview of Position:
The Chief Finance Officer (CFO) is the principal advisor to the diocesan bishop in matters of
finance in cooperation with the Diocesan Finance Council. The CFO is responsible for
administering the temporal goods of the diocese under the authority of the bishop, in accordance
with the plan of the Diocesan Finance Council, and to make those payments from diocesan funds
which the bishop or his delegates have legitimately authorized.
The CFO serves as a resource person to parishes in financial and related matters while evaluating,
updating, and ensuring compliance of financial policies and procedures for the parishes, schools,
and other juridic persons under the oversight of the bishop, advancing sound practices for the
care of the temporal goods of the Church.
Key Responsibilities:
• Act as Financial Advisor to the Bishop and other diocesan leadership.
• Analyze and make recommendations pertaining to all major financial decisions and
questions facing the diocese, its parishes, schools, and other external organizations.
• Implement and evaluate financial policies and practices of the diocese to ensure that
financial goals and objectives are met in accordance with Canon Law, with policies
established by the diocesan bishop, and with government regulations.
• Oversee the planning and completion of the diocesan annual audit process in accordance
with generally accepted accounting practices.
• Oversee the administrative and operational functions of the Finance and Stewardship and
Development Departments.
• Oversee planning and completion of the diocesan budget.
• Calculate Cathedraticum and other parish assessments and fees.
• Oversee in administration of diocesan pension plans and employee health plans.
• Oversee in the administration of risk management to include property, liability, and
casualty insurance coverage.
• Ensure that all funds are properly invested and managed; evaluate investment alternatives
in coordination with the Diocesan Investment Council.
• Maintain a high level of contact with constituencies across the diocese, especially with
priests, their parish staffs, and their finance councils.
• Oversee internal audit/training functions and reporting.
• Oversee system administration for the Pastoral Center's information technology.
• Serves as staff liaison to specific diocesan committees, including Finance Council,
Catholic Foundation of the Texas Panhandle, and Priest Pension Boards. Participate in
various ad hoc committees as required or assigned.
• Handle bank and investment vendor relations.
• Provide Human Resource services as Director of Human Resources.
• Other duties as assigned.
Position Description
Chief Financial Officer
Direct Reports:
• Director of Development
• Director of Centralized Accounting
• Director of Information Technology
• Risk Manager
• Accounting Staff
Required Qualifications:
• A Bachelors degree in accounting, business administration/management, economics,
finance, or a related field with 5-7 years of progressive finance/management experience.
• Expert financial knowledge, such as CPA, of accounting.
• Knowledge of QuickBooks.
• Knowledge of payroll tax regulations.
• Typing and literacy in commonly utilized computer programs (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Ability to communicate effectively with priests, bookkeepers, and others inside and outside
the diocese.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Preferred Qualifications:
• A Masters degree in accounting, business administration/management, economics,
finance, or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the structure and governance of the Catholic Church, including the
relationship between the Holy See, dioceses, parishes, religious institutes, and other
ecclesiastical entities.
How To Apply:
• STEP ONE: Complete the online application at https://amarillodiocese.org/hr-jobs.
• STEP TWO: Submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications to
hmadrigal@dioama.org.
• DEADLINE: Please submit all application materials by September 30, 2026.

About the Employer

Catholic Diocese of Amarillo - Mission Statement
The Diocese of Amarillo's mission is to unite all Catholic faithful in a spirit of evangelization, prayer, and service, building unity, discerning spiritual needs, fostering faithful witness to Christ, and strengthening the Church's pastoral work. Serving the 26 counties in the Texas Panhandle, the diocese supports local parishes through prayer, sacraments, and outreach.