Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services
Assistant Director of Financial and Business Operations
Diocese of Denver - Wheat Ridge, CO - Full Time
Assistant Director of Financial and Business Operations
Location: Mt. Olivet Cemetery - Wheat Ridge, CO
The Assistant Director of Financial and Business Operations is part of the management team, supporting the Executive Director in maintaining strong financial stewardship, operational efficiency, and consistent financial practices across all cemetery/mortuary locations. While overseeing the financial and administrative operations, you will ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial processes including daily cash receipts, contract processing, accounts payable, and accounts receivable management.
As our Assistant Director of Financial and Business Operations, you will provide leadership and oversight to administrative staff and the staff accountant to guide financial decision-making and operational improvements within the ministry. As part of the ministry of the Catholic Church, you will be expected to conduct your work in a manner consistent with the mission, values, and teachings of the Church, and to support the work of Catholic cemeteries and funeral services in serving families with dignity, compassion, and respect.
Benefits
- Schedule: Monday - Friday: 8am - 4:30pm
- Salary: $110K - $115K
- Full benefits package including insurance options
- Retirement benefits
- Paid time off
Responsibilities
- Oversee/Monitor daily cash receipts, deposits, & reconciliation processes
- Review/Process daily contracts, sales documentation, & financial transactions
- Review/Approve AP to ensure accuracy & policy adherence
- Monitor/Manage AR, including aging reports, collections processes, and resolution of outstanding balances
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure financial processes are consistent, accurate, and well documented
- Assist with budgeting, financial forecasting, and financial analysis
- Provide financial insight and operational recommendations to support effective management decisions
- Provide training and support to staff on financial systems, policies, and procedures.
- Partner with location managers and leadership to ensure financial policies and procedures are implemented consistently
- Provide leadership oversight and strategic management of HR functions, including onboarding, offboarding, and employee relations
- Oversee day-to-day office operations to ensure a well-organized, professional, and efficient work environment
- Any other duties as directed by the Executive Director
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field preferred
- 5+ years of experience in financial operations, accounting, or business administration
- Experience supervising administrative or accounting staff and/or other leadership experience required
- Experience with multi-location operations or service-based organizations is a plus
- Experience managing AP, AR and cash management processes
- Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving and leadership skills
- Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across departments
- High level of integrity, discretion, and attention to detail
About us…
Mt. Olivet Cemetery was consecrated in 1892 and is located on the western side of the Denver Metro area in Wheat Ridge, Colorado. It is the largest cemetery in Colorado containing 392 acres. St. Simeon Cemetery was consecrated in 2004 and is located on the eastern side of the Denver Metro area in Aurora, Colorado. The Mortuary has two locations. The first is located on the grounds of Mt. Olivet Cemetery and was opened in 1981. The second was the recent acquisition of Caldwell-Kirk Mortuary. These entities serve the Catholic Community of the Denver metro area and its various parishes, missions, and apostolates and other members of the general public regardless of their religious affiliation.
Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery | CFCS Colorado
