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Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer (CFO)
Syracuse, NY | Full-Time | Executive Leadership
Compensation: $160,000–$180,000
A large, established faith-based organization in Central New York is seeking a CFO & Treasurer to lead financial stewardship for a complex, multi-entity organization. This executive partner will advise senior leadership, ensure strong financial strategy and governance, and maintain compliance across multiple ministries and affiliated organizations.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as primary financial advisor; drive long-term planning and major financial decisions
- Oversee accounting, treasury, audit, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning
- Present monthly/annual financial statements to leadership, boards, and committees
- Ensure compliance with IRS and other regulatory requirements
- Manage investment managers and multiple portfolios; oversee banking, financing, and treasury
- Act as liaison/advisor to key committees (Finance, Audit, Investment/Banking, HR/Benefits, Risk, Real Estate, Retirement, Foundation); provide treasurer oversight for affiliated funds/foundations
- Provide strategic oversight/partnership for controllership, facilities, parish/organizational services, risk/claims, cemeteries, foundation leadership, and schools finance leadership
- Support real estate transactions (acquisitions, leases, renovations, capital projects) and oversee insurance/risk programs
- Represent leadership in finance officer organizations and coordinate with legal counsel on financial/administrative matters
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s in Accounting (required)
- MBA or CPA required (both preferred)
- 10 years finance/accounting; 5 years progressive leadership
- Not-for-profit finance strongly preferred; fund accounting and tax compliance experience
- Experience managing investments/complex portfolios and working with boards/committees
- Strong strategic/analytical skills, integrity/confidentiality, and ability to communicate financials clearly
- Proficient with Microsoft Office and financial systems
- Preferred: Canon Law (temporal goods) familiarity and Catholic organization experience
Apply Today: cnyjobs@hiresapphire.com
Sapphire Recruitment is an EOE.
Salary : $160,000 - $180,000