The Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John (the "Diocese") is recruiting a Director of Finance and Administration. This is a rewarding and meaningful permanent full-time position at the Diocesan office and we are seeking a highly motivated, organized and detail-oriented individual who is interested in working in a faith-based Roman Catholic organization.

The Diocese, led by the Holy Spirit through the Gospel and the Eucharist, is called to raise up disciples who are joyfully living out the mission, proclaiming the Good News of Jesus Christ, and making disciples of others. The Diocese serves over 88,000 Catholics dispersed over eight counties and three principal regions: Saint John, Fredericton, and Miramichi. The Diocese's 60 churches are organized into 26 parishes served by 40 active and retired priests and a Diocesan clergy and lay team of 13.

The Director of Finance and Administration is an active member of the Bishop's leadership team, serving in a key leadership role responsible for providing overall financial management and administrative oversight of the following functions:

· financial services,

· human resources,

· information technology,

· buildings and maintenance,

· safeguarding of assets,

· development/fundraising, and

· a team of three.

The ideal candidate will bring:

· A professional accounting designation and post-secondary degree combined with many years of senior financial leadership experience.

· Experience managing and leading people.

· Experience and knowledge in accounting, financial management, budgeting, and financial reporting.

· Some experience in leading/guiding human resources, technology, property management, treasury/investment management.

· Familiarity with not-for-profit accounting standards and reporting.

· A solid understanding of the Catholic Church's structure and fluency with Catholic values and culture.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following competencies and characteristics:

· Your work and your life are guided by Christian values.

· You are passionate about the Diocese's vision and mission.

· You are analytical by nature, strategic in your approach and possess strong problem-solving skills.

· Your interpersonal skills are exceptional, as is your ability to build collegial and collaborative partnerships with colleagues.

· You have excellent communication skills and are able to articulate financial and technical issues in common language.

· You possess strong emotional intelligence and self-control.

· You have the ability to set and meet deadline for multi-deliverables and ability to prioritize effectively.

· You are respected for your financial expertise, uprightness, and honesty.

This position offers competitive salary and benefits based on experience. The Director of Finance and Administration will work from the Diocesan offices located at 115 Villa Madonna Road Rothesay New Brunswick.

To express interest in this opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to [email protected]. The Diocese will begin to consider applications on June 27 and will continue until a candidate has been successfully appointed.