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