Chief Financial Officer
Diocese of Owensboro
Owensboro, KY
Job ID#:
6398174131
Posted:
March 11, 2026
Expires:
May 10, 2026
Category:
Accounting/Finance
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
10+ Years
Education:
Graduate Degree
Base Pay:
Hourly
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Job Description
Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Diocese of Owensboro Full-Time | ExemptJob Description
The Diocese of Owensboro is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide leadership and oversight of all diocesan financial operations in support of the mission of the Catholic Church.
The CFO is responsible for financial planning, budgeting, reporting, audits, investments, employee benefits, risk management, and information technology. This role serves as a key advisor to the Bishop and collaborates closely with the Diocesan Finance Council and other consultative bodies. This senior leadership role serves as a key advisor to the Bishop and provides strategic direction for budgeting, financial planning, accounting, investments, audits, risk management, employee benefits, and information technology.
Qualifications include:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or Master's preferred)
• Minimum of 10 years of senior-level financial leadership experience
• Active, practicing Roman Catholic in full communion with the Church
• Strong knowledge of accounting, budgeting, investments, audits, and nonprofit finance
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively across the Diocese
Evening, weekend, and travel availability required. Successful completion of a background check is required.
The Diocese of Owensboro is an equal-opportunity employer and offers a range of benefits. Interested individuals are encouraged to submit their resume and cover letter to Diocese.HR@pastoral.org.
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About the Employer
The Diocese of Owensboro is located in the western portion of the state of Kentucky. Since its beginning in 1937, the Diocese has grown from 33 parishes and 19 missions of western Kentucky to 79 parishes and two Newman Centers.Church attendance rates in the Diocese of Owensboro are among the highest in the nation, with an average of 60% of registered members attending Mass on a typical Sunday.
The Diocese supports 17 Catholic Schools (which includes 3 high schools and a university), a hospital, two retirement homes and several religious orders.
The Diocese benefits from an abundance of ministries and opportunities for Catholic education and faith formation. These opportunities include Brescia University credit-bearing classes, small group faith sharing, and retreats for young and old.