Financial Controller – The Diocese of Covington

Financial Controller – The Diocese of Covington, KY.

Posted: April 8, 2025

The Diocese of Covington is seeking an individual with the necessary professional training and background in finance and accounting to assume the role of Controller within the Diocesan Finance Office. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer and has a broad responsibility to produce accurate financial information for Diocesan offices, officials, and entities, and to monitor financial controls that safeguard assets of the Diocese. Specific major duties include reconciliations, limited internal auditing, invoicing, supervision of cash disbursements and receipts, tax reporting forms, workers compensation, preparation of financial statements, preparation of work papers for annual audit, closing of the fiscal accounting year, supervision of accounting staff, verifications, and general accounting and software assistance. Candidate requirements include advanced training in accountancy (a CPA license is preferred) with at least five years of previous experience as an Assistant Controller or Controller, strong organizational skills, keen attention to detail, and precision in written and oral communications. Candidates must be Catholic in good standing with the Church.
Interested individuals may submit a resume and cover letter including salary history, along with at least five professional references including contact email addresses to Stephen Koplyay, SPHR at skoplyay@covdio.org

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