Director of Finance

Overview

Catholic Charities of Buffalo is seeking a full‑time Director of Finance to be based in Buffalo, NY, working onsite at 741 Delaware Ave and supporting services across all eight counties of Western New York. This role provides strategic financial leadership and operational oversight for all agency financial functions. The Director ensures accuracy and integrity in financial operations, compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements, robust internal controls, and timely budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Catholic Charities is non-profit human services agency that strives to empower individuals, children, and families across the eight counties of Western New York. For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities of Buffalo has provided HOPE to individuals and families of all faiths, backgrounds, and circumstances. As the most comprehensive provider of human services in Western New York, Catholic Charities delivers wide-ranging programs to address systemic poverty, sudden financial crisis, hunger, behavioral health, workforce readiness, family stability, legal immigration and resettlement, and help for older adults.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee all daily financial and accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash management.

• Ensure financial practices comply with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.

• Lead development, preparation, monitoring, and analysis of annual budgets and financial forecasts.

• Direct month‑end and year‑end closing processes and ensure timely, accurate financial statements.

• Review and interpret financial results, including P&L activity, expenditures, cash flow, and variances; recommend corrective actions.

• Maintain strong internal controls and oversee reconciliations, journal entries, and balance‑sheet analysis.

• Oversee capital asset accounting and asset management systems.

• Coordinate annual financial audits; serve as primary contact for auditors, funders, and regulatory agencies.

• Oversee preparation and submission of regulatory filings, including CBR, CFBR, and CFR.

• Collaborate with government agencies such as OMH and support financial components of grants and contracts.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop Finance Department staff, promoting growth and continuous improvement.

• Develop and implement financial policies, procedures, and process improvements to support fiscal integrity and efficiency.

• Maintain strong internal and external relationships to support effective communication and decision‑

• Support special projects and organizational initiatives as assigned by the CFO.

• Comply with agency compliance programs, codes of ethics, confidentiality laws, and all federal/state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required. Master's degree or CPA required.

• Minimum of seven years of progressive accounting or financial management experience, including supervisory experience.

• Strong knowledge of GAAP and nonprofit financial practices; experience with government funding streams preferred.

• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word).

• Experience with MIP or similar nonprofit accounting systems preferred; ADP Workforce Now a plus.

• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills, and communication abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively across departments.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to compliance and regulatory requirements.

• Prior nonprofit experience preferred.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• 35 hours per week

• 13 paid holidays

• 25 PTO days per year (pro‑rated first year)

• Comprehensive health, dental & vision coverage for full‑time employees

• Employer‑paid life insurance (full‑time)

• Ancillary benefit offerings

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) option

• Health Savings Account (HSA) option with HDHP enrollment

• Employer‑paid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• 403(b) Retirement Plan (eligible after first pay period) with employer contribution after six months

Applicants must reside in New York State to be considered.

Compensation range may vary based on factors including but not limited to skills, education, location and experience.

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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Catholic Charities of Buffalo is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Catholic Charities of Buffalo will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the business. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact [email protected].