Director of Finance and Operations

CARITAS for Children
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time

Job Description

CARITAS For Children is a Catholic Lay Apostolate that primarily develops relationships between people living in poverty and faithful Catholics : specifically, those who desire to live out the Gospel message by loving thy neighbor and assisting in the corporal and spiritual works of mercy.

The Director of Finance and Operations will work closely with other employees on accounting and operational tasks while applying the CARITAS mission mindset.

The Director of Finance and Operations will prepare, track, and review financial reports, send invoices, and initiate incoming and outgoing payments, and optimize the process by exploring the programs provided.

The Director of Finance and Operations will be an effective communicator and creative problem solver with experience in accounting and online business development.

If you are a faith-filled, detail-oriented, and organized person, we would love to hear from you.

As a religious organization, we enthusiastically invite members of the Catholic faith to join our team, particularly those with religious vocations, although these qualities are not required.

We feel that those with a religious background will be more prepared to open their hearts to the CARITAS mission and will benefit significantly from being part of the team.

Responsibilities :

  • Analyze monthly statements and monitor donor payments
  • Organize monthly program reports
  • Prepare financial reports and initiate payments
  • Present reports and statements to CARITAS President for review
  • Communicate effectively with fellow team members and donors
  • Work closely with fellow team members to answer questions and solve problems
  • Develop and improve methods of organizing financial reports using available programs
  • Maintain running records of payments, donors, and beneficiaries as needed
  • Manage staff activities and provide guidance when needed

Requirements and Skills :

Required :

Accounting experience (2 years minimum)

Experience working remotely if not living near Milwaukee(1 year)

Microsoft 360 Suite familiarity, particularly in Excel

Strong analytical capabilities

Excellent communication skills

Team oriented

Professional demeanor and customer service skills

Strong sense of ethics

Understanding or willingness to learn about the global Catholic Church

Relevant degree (finance, accounting, business administration, etc.)

Preferred :

Catholic faith

Deacon or other religious vocation

Experience in fundraising

Experience working in an NGO / Non-profit organization

Mission work experience

To learn more about our Ministry and the position of Director of Finance and Operations, visit our website :

30+ days ago
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