Canon Finance & Operations, Diocesan , Cincinnati

About the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio

The Diocese of Southern Ohio comprises 71 churches with roughly 15,000 members in Cincinnati, Columbus, Dayton, and in farm towns, county seats, and suburban centers in 40 counties across the southern half of the state. The diocese was founded in 1875, its bishop is the Rt. Rev. Kristin Uffelman White, and the diocesan offices and Christ Church Cathedral are located in downtown Cincinnati.

As Episcopalians, we believe in and follow the teachings of Jesus Christ, whose life, death, and resurrection saved the world. We believe that God loves you – no exceptions.

The Episcopal Church embraces a legacy of inclusion, aspiring to tell and exemplify God’s love for every human being; people of all genders and sexual orientations serve as bishops, priests, and deacons in our church. Laypeople and clergy work together in leadership and governance.

As the Episcopal Diocese of Southern Ohio, we embody the Gospel of Jesus Christ and share in God’s transformation of our communities with the Holy Spirit as our guide.

As Episcopalians in Southern Ohio, we embrace these values as we live out our mission:

Integrity
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We are shaped by prayer and reflection, trusting the guidance of the Holy Spirit with mutual support and accountability. What we say, we mean, living honestly and faithfully.

Relationship
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We welcome and celebrate the diversity of the whole human experience, seeking to build inclusive community. We serve one another as partners in ministry and acknowledge when we fall short, seeking justice and reconciliation.

Love
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We follow Jesus in the world, putting others before ourselves. We overcome fear with hope, estrangement with unity, guilt with forgiveness, and despair with joy, realizing God’s beloved community.

The Canon for Finance + Operations is responsible for the financial, operational, and administrative aspects of the Diocese of Southern Ohio, in support of the diocesan mission and the flourishing of local congregations. As part of the senior staff team, the Canon works in close coordination with the Bishop to ensure clear and consistent leadership of the Finance and Operations Team and the effective stewardship of staff and resources in ministry, prioritizing transparency, accessibility, and clarity across bodies.

Guided by the diocesan mission and values, the Canon will support the ministry of the Bishop, working collaboratively with diocesan staff and diocesan and parish leaders throughout the Church.

In collaboration with the Bishop, Treasurer, Budget Committee, Diocesan Council, Trustees, and Co-Executive Directors of Procter Center, shepherds the development and management of the annual diocesan budget and endowments.

Provides accessible monthly reports and analysis of financials to the Bishop, leaders, and staff, with recommendations for best practices in support of the diocesan mission.

Monitors actual financial data against the budget, providing explanation of variances to the budget and emerging trends.

Works closely with the diocesan chancellor, investment advisors, bank staff, and Trustees in support of diocesan endowments.

Coordinates the annual diocesan audit and acts as primary liaison with the external audit partner.

Fosters relationships with churchwide entities, including the Church Pension Group.

Aligns financial and personnel policies in support of diocesan mission, with attention to canonical guidelines and convention resolutions, both diocesan and churchwide.

Collaborates with the Bishop and senior staff to update and maintain the diocesan personnel policies and protocols (i.e. employee handbook, job descriptions, letters of agreement or commitment, etc.), to support staff effectiveness and as a model for congregations of the diocese, ensures that personnel policies are upheld in benefits and HR.

Develops clear, consistent, useful processes that are communicated effectively to diocesan staff, leadership, clergy, and congregations.

Provides quarterly operations reports to the Bishop and supports staff and diocesan leadership with the tools necessary to fulfill their roles.

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