CCAS Director of Finance and Accounting

Job Description

Location: Roswell, GA (Hybrid of remote and in-office work; some travel required)
Position Type: Full-time
Hours: 40 hours per week

Compensation: Based on education and experience (see below)
Position Overview: The Legionaries of Christ North American Territory invites you to consider joining our team as the Director of Finance and Accounting. Our mission is to reveal Christ's profound love, nurture dynamic Christian leaders, and build His Kingdom by helping individuals discover His transformative love, develop their gifts, and bring His light to the world. We are a dedicated and passionate community that serves the multiple organizations that conduct the evangelizing efforts of the Regnum Christi family.

The Director of Finance and Accounting will report to the Legionary North American Territorial Administrator (CFO). He assists the Territorial Administrator with directing all accounting procedures and activities and financing activities for the Legionaries of Christ in accordance with GAAP. He will identify, propose, and implement process and policy improvements, operational efficiencies, and cost savings mechanisms. He will prepare monthly and quarterly reports, budgets, forecasts, and cash projections. He will oversee the production of yearend tax receipts for donors. He is part of the directive team for the Territorial administration.

CCAS oversees the financial operation and administration for the North American Territory of the Legionaries of Christ. The territory has thirty-four (34) legal entities and operates in four (4) countries, twenty-five (25) States and twenty-eight (28) localities. The Director of Finance and Accounting manages financial operations for fifteen to twenty 501c3 corporations, supervises the territorial accounting team consisting of four people and a treasury/gift processing team of three people and interacts with the North American Territorial Administrators for the RC Federation and its localities and the Consecrated Women.

Essential duties and responsibilities:
1. Review and approve assignments of the accounting team to ensure timely record keeping including, payroll, accounts payable, month-end-close, general ledger maintenance, researching and resolving discrepancies, and preparing projections and consolidations.
2. Prepare and review month-end account reconciliation for balance sheet and income statements, including but not limited to bank reconciliations, donor reconciliations, payroll, accruals, and fixed assets.
a. Evaluate, update, and develop accounting policies to ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
b. Evaluate and update accounting systems, procedures, and practices, including the development and maintenance of systems of internal accounting controls to ensure adherence to best practice accounting policies.
c. Manage the preparation of financial statements, including the analysis and reporting of results to provide forecasts, identify problem areas, and make specific recommendations for solutions/improvement
3. Prepare monthly financial and cash flow reports (actuals vs. budget), variance analysis, and projection analysis including consolidations. Work closely with department heads to monitor budgets and variances and propose timely solutions.
4. Prepare other financial projections, forecasts, and cash flow projections and other reports and analysis as requested by the CFO.
5. Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget; make recommendations as to available resources and financial limitations.
6. Coordinate the annual external audits.
7. Collaborate with the Territorial Administrator and senior leadership to establish and accomplish annual goals and objectives as well as strategic plans for the organization.
8. Provide advice, guidance, and direction on business matters, including operational policies and procedures, new initiatives, and management of stakeholder relationships
9. Serve on the Investment Committee, which monitors the performance of the investments of the Legion of Christ financial portfolio
10. Direct, supervise, and provide performance feedback and evaluations for the accounting and treasury/gift processing departments.
11. Maintain quality staff through training, coaching, planning, and monitoring/appraising results.
12. Stay up to date with emerging issues affecting the nonprofit organizations at either a state or federal level.
13. Ensure appropriate internal controls.
14. Review, establish, update policies and procedures for record keeping for all financial documentation.
15. Assist the global accounting team in the planning, selection, and transition from accounting in SAP to another system.
16. Performs other duties as requested.

Collaborates with:
• Territorial department heads
• Risk Manager/Fiduciary
• RC Federation and Consecrated Women Territorial Administrators
• Global accounting team
• CIO
Supervises:
• Senior Accountants
• Staff Accountants
• Treasurer

Values and Attributes to exhibit: Communion, Collaboration, Mutual Trust/Respect, Accountability, Subsidiarity, Team Player, Humble Service, professionalism, discretion and honesty, positive attitude for working in a team and the ability to work in a team, customer focused, self-awareness of one's abilities and limitations as well as how they affect others and the ability to recognize the abilities and limitations of others, respectful and open to the Teachings of the Catholic Faith and open to and very supportive of the mission of the Legion of Christ and the Regnum Christi Movement.

Qualifications:
Education:
• A Master's degree in Accounting is preferred.
• A Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or a related field is required.
Experience:
• Minimum of 10 years' experience including controllership at a similarly complex multi-location entity
• A CPA is preferred, as are skills and experience involving capital projects.
• Thorough knowledge of not-for-profit accounting, budgeting principles and practices, internal control systems, treasury management, financial reporting methodologies, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Other Skills and Abilities:
• Knowledge of SAP and SAGE Intacct, and ability to lead the transition to new accounting system.
• Knowledge of Salesforce or ability to learn.
• Proficient Microsoft Office with Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrates superb analytical skills for budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to create multi-year operational and strategic plans.
• Business acumen
• Knowledge of treasury management.
• Knowledge of GAAP and understanding of accounting principles for nonprofits.
• Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and build a team; develop and supervise staff
• Proven leadership and decision-making abilities in a business setting
• Must be a Catholic in good standing with a clear understanding of Catholic Social Teaching and its applicability to the Regnum Christi mission and ministries.
o Employees must conduct themselves in a manner that is consistent with and supportive of the mission and purpose of the Church.
o Their public behavior and social media presence must not violate the faith, morals, or laws of the Church or the policies of the organization.
Ongoing education: regularly engages in professional development and certifications to increase his knowledge and capability in the field.

Compensation and Benefits
The estimated base pay range for this position is $130,000 - $145,000 annually based on several factors, including but not limited to, experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities.

CCAS, Inc also offers its team members a robust benefits package that includes:
• Hybrid of remote/work from home and in office day.
• Several 100% employer-paid insurance benefits: basic life and short-term disability
• Other employer-employee cost shared insurance benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA, and PPO
• Optional employee paid benefits: FSA, accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity, long-term disability, additional life insurance
• A retirement plan with a 25% match on the first 6% deferred
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Paid parental leaves at 100% of base salary
Work Environment:
• You will be directly supervised and supported by the Legionary Territorial Administrator.
• The role is a hybrid model allowing for both remote work (1-2 days weekly), and in-person office days with some travel required for meetings, location visits, and ongoing professional development.
Application: If you are inspired by our mission and feel called to support our Regnum Christi family with your expertise and passion, we invite you to apply. Please submit your resume and cover letter by applying online at: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/3704645/Consolidated-Catholic-Administrative-Services/CCAS-Director-of-Finance-and-Accounting

About the Employer

CCAS, Inc., based in Roswell, GA, is an established Catholic nonprofit administrative services organization serving Catholic apostolates nationwide.