Director of Finance/Controller

Diocese of Oakland Catholic Cemeteries and Funeral
Location: Cathedral of Christ the Light, 2121 Harrison St. Oakland, CA 94612

Are you a finance leader who wants your work to serve a Catholic mission?
Do you want to be a trusted partner at the leadership table, not just a number-cruncher?
Do you enjoy turning financial results into clear decisions that help people act?

This Director of Finance will…

• Serve as the financial leader on the leadership team, partnering with the Executive Director on budgeting, staffing, and strategic decisions
• Turn monthly, quarterly, and annual results into clear takeaways, and help managers understand and act on their numbers
• Lead variance analysis and forecasting, spotting risks and opportunities early
• Oversee financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, audits, and banking, working with our outsourced accounting team
• Live our Catholic mission and be a role model for your team

Compensation and Benefits…

• Starting salary: $140,000 - $160,000
• Full benefits package, including:
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • 403(b) plan with employer contribution
  • Vacation, sick, personal time, and paid holidays

Get to know us…

Alba means dawn: the hour when grief gives way to hope. Alba is a Catholic apostolate that partners with dioceses to accompany families through grief with the Church’s hope in the Resurrection. For more than 20 years, we have cared for sacred ground and strengthened diocesan funeral and cemetery ministry, bringing operational excellence and a ministry mindset together.

Every member of our team serves inside that mission. We offer a faith-filled community and the tools to help you grow in your role and in service to families.

Our work is grounded in our Core Values: Share the Journey, Serve with Care, and Make It Happen.

Learn more at albaministries.org.

In every diocese we serve, the local Catholic cemeteries and funeral homes keep their own names and are known as an Alba Ministry. Alba was formerly Catholic Funeral and Cemetery Services (CFCS).

We’re looking for someone with…

• Progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong analysis and decision-support focus
• An interest in representing and leading an organization rooted in Catholic values
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Experience overseeing financial reporting, month-end close, and internal controls (GAAP knowledge required; trust accounting a plus)
• Experience managing audits and banking relationships
• A record of translating financial data into clear, actionable guidance for non-finance leaders
• Experience leading teams and working with outsourced or third-party partners
• Warm, clear communication, written and verbal
• Comfort with accounting and analytics software

Additional Pre-Employment Requirements

• At the time of formal offer, the hiring team will facilitate:
  • Background check
  • Reference checks