Location: Lake Charles, LA
Position Type: Full-Time with benefits
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
POSITION SUMMARY
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is seeking a mission-driven and detail-oriented Director of Finance to oversee the organization’s financial operations and ensure strong stewardship of resources entrusted to our ministry.
This position is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, leading budgeting and reporting processes, supporting tax and audit preparation, and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements. The Director of Finance works closely with the Executive Director, Grants Coordinator, program staff, and Board members to ensure financial integrity and alignment between financial management and mission-driven services.
This role requires strong analytical ability and organizational skills, and the capacity to translate financial information into actionable insights for organizational leadership.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Finance Director is responsible for overseeing all financial operations of the organization, ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective stewardship of organizational and grant resources. This includes:
● Leading the development, maintenance, and revision of the annual budget.
● Monitoring financial performance and preparing and analyzing monthly financial statements. Identifying cost-saving opportunities and supporting sound financial stewardship of resources.
● Providing financial expertise and support for future revenue-generating programs or social enterprises.
● Coordinating and supporting audit preparation, tax filings, and required reporting.
● Maintaining financial policies, procedures, and compliance with all applicable regulations and funding requirements.
● Conducting monthly bank reconciliations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of all financial records.
● Supporting grant financial management by ensuring accurate allocation of expenses, maintaining grant codes, and aligning financial systems with client assistance tracking platforms.
● Collaborating closely with the Grants Coordinator and leadership team to ensure accurate grant spenddown, reporting, and financial accountability.
● Managing payroll processing, payroll systems, and timekeeping accuracy.
● Overseeing daily accounting operations, including vendor setup, invoice processing, check preparation, credit card reconciliation, and expense coding.
● Recording donations, preparing deposits, and maintaining accurate donor tracking and acknowledgment processes.
QUALIFICATIONS
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
● Minimum of 2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or grants management.
● Strong understanding of bookkeeping, budgeting, and financial reporting.
● Experience with nonprofit finance or grant-funded programs preferred.
● Experience in business management preferred.
● CPA or CNAP preferred.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
CATHOLIC IDENTITY
Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana is a Catholic religious organization in the Diocese of Lake Charles. Employees are expected to respect and conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the teachings, values, and mission of the Roman Catholic Church.
