Director of Finance/Controller

Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services cfcsmission.org Open

Oakland Full-time Director Accounting

At a glance

Director-level Accounting role at Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services. Oakland · full-time · $140,000–$160,000 base.

SalaryStated by Catholic Funeral & Cemetery Services

$140,000 – $160,000

Base salary for this role, in USD per year, as published in the posting.

RoleAccounting

SeniorityDirector

LocationOakland

EmploymentFull-time

Base pay$140,000–$160,000

PostedNov 5, 2026

Role brief

financeroles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

Advise the Executive Director and leadership team on budgets, staffing choices and strategic decisions
Explain monthly, quarterly and annual results so managers can make informed decisions
Forecast and investigate variances, surfacing potential risks and opportunities early
Oversee reporting, month-end close, controls, audits and banking with the outsourced accounting team

What you bring

Progressive finance leadership experience, with a strong focus on analysis and decision support
Hands-on strength in budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
Experience overseeing reporting, month-end close and internal controls, with required GAAP knowledge
A track record managing audits and banking relationships and guiding non-finance leaders with financial data

Who this fits

This director-level role suits a finance leader who can guide teams, work with external accounting partners and communicate clearly with non-finance managers. You’ll represent a Catholic-values-based organization and serve as a role model for your team. The role is based at the Cathedral of Christ the Light in Oakland.

From the employer

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