Job Description

Job Posting

Diocese of London - Catholic Cemeteries

Controller

Led by the Most. Rev. Ronald P. Fabbro, CSB, the Roman Catholic Diocese of London serves approximately 450,000 Catholics across beautiful Southwestern Ontario. Our geographic area covers 21,349 square kilometers from Windsor to Woodstock, Goderich to Port Dover, and communities in between. Our area comprises the nine counties in the southwestern section of Ontario, namely, Middlesex, Elgin, Norfolk, Oxford, Perth, Huron, Lambton, Chatham-Kent and Essex counties. Please visit www.dol.ca to learn more about our mission.

Position

: Full-time Controller - Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of London

Work Location

: Heavenly Rest Cemetery - 5005 Howard Ave, Windsor, ON

Commitment

: minimum 37.5 hours per week. This is a management position and flexibility in hours will be required based on business needs.

Compensation:

Anticipated salary range:$98,316.00 - $133,475.00. This position is eligible for participation in the Diocese of London's lay staff benefit and pension plans.

Posting Date

: January 14, 2026

Closing Date

: February 4, 2026

Vacancy:

New position - Currently available

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Controller - Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of London, is accountable and responsible for all aspects of the financially based managerial leadership of the Diocesan run cemeteries, including: St. Peter's Cemetery in London, the Heavenly Rest group of cemeteries in Windsor-Essex and Our Lady of Mercy and Resurrection cemeteries in Sarnia. The Controller also provides strategic direction and support to parish run cemeteries with the Diocese of London.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES:

Provides strategic financial leadership through analysis, forecasting, risk assessment, and support of long-term planning and major initiatives.

Leads the development, monitoring, and management of annual operating and capital budgets across all cemetery locations.

Ensures the integrity, accuracy, and reliability of all financial information, providing timely and compliant reporting that supports sound decision-making.

Establishes, maintains, and strengthens internal controls to safeguard assets and minimize financial risk while ensuring compliance with accounting best practice standards, trust fund legislation, BAO cemetery regulations and requirements, and diocesan policies.

Supports parish cemeteries by providing financial guidance, reporting reviews, and trust fund oversight.

Oversees all cemetery trust funds--including care & maintenance and pre-need assurance - ensuring proper reconciliation, reporting, and regulatory compliance for both diocesan and parish-operated cemeteries.

Oversees all core financial operations, including accounts payable/receivable, payroll, banking, cash flow, debt management, monthly/annual reporting, inventory control, general ledger reconciliations and treasury activities.

Leads and coordinates the annual external audit, including preparation of audit working papers and implementation of recommendations.

Supports and collaborates with the Management Team regarding financial impacts of operations, resource planning, staff oversight, strategic development plans and policy development.

Ensures the effective use, accuracy, and continuous improvement of accounting and cemetery management software, and the training of staff of the same

Provides direct supervision of accounting and payroll staff, including: training, performance evaluation, recruitment, discipline, etc.

Reviews and approves customer contracts to ensure accurate financial entry and compliance.

Promotes and upholds Roman Catholic values, teachings, and beliefs in financial operations and decision-making.

Other duties of a similar nature as required and/or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

University degree in Accounting or Business Administration (is a minimum).

CPA designation strongly preferred.

Minimum five years of progressive accounting experience, including financial reporting, audit preparation, trust accounting, budgeting, and supervision of staff in a unionized environment.

Prior hands-on experience using accounting software (e.g., Microsoft GP and Sage Intacct) and trust/cemetery management software.

Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and document management systems.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial information clearly to a broad audience, some minimal financial education/background.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a management team.

Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive materials.

Collaborative, supportive, flexible team leader with a high degree of initiative.

Resourceful self-starter with thorough attention to detail with a desire to produce quality projects and results.

Professional representative of the Diocese of London at all times with an understanding of and desire to support and promote the mission of the Diocese of London.

A police record check as deemed suitable by the Diocese of London will be required of the successful candidate.

Please note

: All new staff are required to complete on-line mandatory training available in English or French. Basic computer and reading proficiency to successfully complete this education is required.

Please submit your resume along with a cover letter outlining your relevant experiences and skills to

infohr@dol.ca

Reference the job title in the subject line of your email

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We thank all who apply to this position for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

The Diocese of London is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity and dignity in the workplace. In keeping with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, we are committed to providing suitable accommodation throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview and require accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection processes, please make your needs known at that time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $98,316.00-$133,475.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off
Work Location: In person