Description
St. John’s Seminary Overview
St. John’s Seminary is a Roman Catholic seminary located in Camarillo, California, serving the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and dioceses throughout the world. Founded in 1939, the Seminary prepares men for ordained ministry in the Catholic Church through a comprehensive program of theological, spiritual, pastoral, and human formation. As a graduate-level institution and ministry of the Catholic Church, St. John’s Seminary is committed to academic excellence, spiritual development, and the formation of priests prepared to serve diverse communities with integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to the Church’s mission. The Seminary is accredited by the Association of Theological Schools (ATS).
Civil laws, rules, and regulations at the local, state, and federal levels apply to St. John’s Seminary, although these governmental directives are subject to exemptions arising out of constitutional and statutory protections for religious institutions. At the same time, the Seminary recognizes and affirms its unique relationship and responsibilities to canon law and the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church as interpreted by the Archbishop as the “ordinary” of the archdiocese.
Position Summary
Under the direction of the Rector, the Director of Finance is a hands-on leader responsible for the effective leadership and oversight of the Seminary’s accounting, finance, and budgetary functions. The position works closely with the Rector, senior leadership, the Board of Directors, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, and other stakeholders to create reliable and sustainable business process that support the Seminary’s primary mission to prepare candidates for service as Roman Catholic priests. Any physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The Director of Finance is engaged in the ministry of St. John’s Seminary within the Archdiocese of Los Angeles. Accordingly, the Director shall respect the teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic Church, as set forth in the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the policies of the Seminary.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic financial leadership for the Participate in the development and implementation of a strategic financial plan that aligns with overall Seminary strategic planning.
- Serve as a trusted financial advisor and support the Rector in maintaining effective working relationships with the Board of Directors, Finance Committee, and senior
- Develop, implement, and maintain financial policies and goals for the finance/accounting department and the Seminary as a Update the employee handbook accordingly.
- Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing, sustainable, and resilient finance/accounting team of approximately 5 staff with the technical capabilities, staffing, and organizational capacity required to support the Seminary’s current and future needs.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, performance expectations, and accountability through constructive and timely performance evaluations, while fostering a collaborative culture that emphasizes professional judgment, integrity, continuous improvement, and service.
- Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting, including tuition billing and collection, banking and investment accounting, accounts payable/receivable, cash deposits, capital asset accountability, and preparation of financial statements according to S. GAAP.
- Manage banking and investment Monitor and reconcile accounts monthly.
- Manage the corporate credit card platform, ensuring transactions are recorded and
- Direct the planning, budgeting, and forecasting activities of the Seminary, including the preparation and management of the annual budget and ongoing analysis and forecasting of revenues, expenditures, and year-end balances.
- Develop strong working relationships with department chairs and supervisors. Provide them with quarterly budget-to-actual Assist them with the development of their respective annual budgets and provide training opportunities.
- Participate in meetings of the Finance Committee of the Board of Directors and the Rector’s Administrative Council. Participate in other institutional meetings, such as town Prepare and present financial information, analysis, and reporting as directed.
- Oversee the annual audit and any other tax, regulatory, or Archdiocesan reporting Prepare financial sections of the ATS/WASC (accreditation) and IPEDS reports.
- Ensure endowment and designated/special/restricted funds are properly managed, reconciled, and reported on a quarterly Oversee accounting and reporting for grants.
- Oversee administrative requirements of the Seminary, including ranch accounting, income tax and regulatory compliance, risk management, and fleet management (e.g., vehicle purchases).
- Oversee payroll processing and reporting for all employees, faculty, and students.
- Administer insurance programs for students and religious faculty.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties, authorization procedures, reconciliations, review controls, and supporting documentation are maintained.
- Notify the Rector of all financial transactions made on behalf of the institution.
- Oversee the external and internal mail delivery.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Essential Elements and Functions
{Includes but is not limited to:)
- Strong background in financial management, accounting, and reporting, with the ability to prepare reports for both internal and external use.
- Proficiency with accounting and productivity software including NetSuite Cloud ERP, ADP, Microsoft Office, and such other software required to complete assigned tasks.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex accounting and financial reporting matters clearly to executive leadership, board members, faculty, staff, auditors, religious and non-financial stakeholders.
- High level of integrity, sound professional judgment, discretion, and commitment to accuracy and accountability, particularly when dealing with sensitive financial information and complex accounting matters.
- Innovative and strategic thinker with strong analytic, organizational, and project-management skills with proven ability to prioritize critical tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Proven leadership and supervisory experience, capable of motivating staff and fostering a cooperative team environment within the finance/accounting department, as well as with other stakeholder departments.
- Ability to align financial and operational planning with institutional mission and goals.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of financial management, auditing, budget preparation and control, U.S. GAAP, and accounting policies and procedures.
- At least seven years of progressive accounting and financial operations experience including budgeting, financial reporting, and business office management.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Experience as a Director of Finance or senior financial leader in a graduate, non-profit, religious, or university environment.
- Understanding of the academic and administrative aspects of independent Catholic higher education.
- Experience with nonprofit fund accounting, including donor-restricted and board-designated funds, net asset classification, restricted resources, and related financial statement presentation and disclosures.
- Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.
- Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field from an accredited institution.
Working Conditions
The person in this position will be required to work inside all day. Regular attendance is required. Standing, sitting, walking, kneeling, bending, reading, seeing, hearing, speaking, and frequent movement of the fingers, wrists, hands, and arms are a regular part of the physical demands of the job. May push, pull, or lift objects not to exceed twenty pounds. The regular days of work are Monday through Friday and may require evening and weekend hours. Sitting for long periods of time is required. The role involves continuous viewing of computer monitors and some handling of chemicals related to the maintenance of office equipment.
Applying: Please send your resume and CV to FrHuttonEV@sbpr.org
Wage Range
The rate of pay offered to the selected candidate is based on internal pay policy and budget. New hires are commonly paid at the minimum of the wage range or within the lower part of the range. We consider a number of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience, training and other department needs.
Information/Application Contact
St. John’s Seminary (Camarillo)
5012 Seminary Road.
Camarillo, CA 93012
FrHuttonEV@sbpr.org