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Chief Financial Officer
Position Summary:
The Diocese of Madison seeks an individual to assume a leadership role in the financial management of the Diocese as its Chief Financial Officer. This individual advises the Bishop in the administration and stewardship of the temporal goods of the Diocese, developing and implementing financial policies and procedures in accord with both Church and civil law, in cooperation with the Diocesan Finance Council. The Diocese of Madison consists of 102 parishes in 11 counties in southern Wisconsin.
Duties & Responsibilities:
The Chief Financial Officer will administer the overall accounting processes, implement financial procedures to improve and maintain the financial health of the Diocese, and provide leadership in financial decision making that affects the Diocese. This person will also serve as a resource to parishes, schools, and institutions within the diocese in financial matters, while evaluating and ensuring compliance with Federal and State regulations and advancing sound policies and practices regarding fiscal management. This person should have experience in the areas of financial reporting, treasury management, risk management, audit, and investments. Additional helpful areas of experience include: construction and real estate, retirement plans, and law.
Qualifications:
The selected person will be a faithful practicing Catholic who adheres to the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. CPA Certification or MBA is preferred. This individual will have a minimum of eight (8) years supervisory experience and be able to demonstrate a successful progression in leadership responsibilities. Familiarity with the religious not-for-profit area in accounting and finance, and a general knowledge of Canon Law related to temporal goods is preferred, but not required.
Application:
Persons wishing to apply should send resume’ with references by May 17, 2021 to:
Human Resource Office
Diocese of Madison
702 S High Point Road
Madison, WI 53719
john.miller@madisondiocese.org
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Judge & Coordinator of the Tribunal
The Diocese of Madison is looking to hire a motivated individual as a full-time judge and Coordinator of the Tribunal. Duties include: serving as Judge Ponens on marriage nullity cases; serving as instructor in Petrine and Pauline Privilege cases; serving as a judge on penal cases; and advising the diocesan bishop, vicar general, and diocesan priests on canonical matters. While reporting to the Judicial Vicar, the Coordinator of the Tribunal also manages the day-to-day operations of the Tribunal; prepares an annual budget; supervises a full-time administrative assistant, a part-time pre-petition case advisor, and part-time transcriptionists; and maintains and updates all tribunal forms, materials, and the Tribunal website. The ideal candidate will have a licentiate in canon law, experience working in a tribunal, strong analytical abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a desire to follow the law of the Church. The candidate must be a faithful Catholic in good standing and pass a background check.
Please send a resume and cover letter addressed to Very Rev. Gabriel López-Betanzos, Judicial Vicar, at tribunal@madisondiocese.org by May 10, 2021.
For questions, please call the Tribunal office at 608-821-3060.
Tribunal Website: https://madisondiocese.org/tribunal