Focus on Your Flock, Not Your Finances
Is your parish struggling with staffing problems, retirements, questionable financial reporting, or security concerns?
The Church CFO is a Catholic-owned outsourced bookkeeping service that delivers:
- ✓Dedicated team of CPAs and assistants
- ✓Timely and accurate financial reporting
- ✓Check payment processing
- ✓Proper invoice approval procedures
- ✓24/7 real-time financials
Gain the Financial Clarity to Make Good Decisions
With The Church CFO, there are no more financial surprises. Our cloud-based platform provides a real-time dashboard of your parish's financial health, empowering you and your finance council to make smarter, data-driven decisions. Access accurate reports for diocesan compliance anytime, anywhere.
Finally, financial reports I can trust and present to the diocese with confidence. The Church CFO has transformed how we manage our parish finances.
Msgr. Thomas O'Connor
Pastor, St. Patrick's Parish
Timely, Accurate Reports
Access accurate, up-to-date financial reports with the click of a button.
Meet All Requirements
Easily generate reports to ensure timely compliance with Federal, State, and Diocesan regulations. Present clear information to your finance council.
Actionable Insights
Instantly compare your finances to your budget and prior years to see the financial health of your church clearly.
Your Simple
3-Step Workflow
Managing your parish finances has never been easier. Our simple workflow lets you have bills paid, deposits recorded, and financial reports generated with minimal effort.
Scan Invoices
Simply scan your vendor invoices, bank statements, checks, and deposit slips into your computer.
Enter Deposits
Enter the bank, amount, and date for any deposit.
Approve Payments
The Pastor, or a designee, receives a simple weekly email to easily approve, pause, or reject any invoice for payment, giving you complete control.
End the Staffing Revolving Door
Stop the cycle of staff turnover, costly software, and financial uncertainty. The Church CFO eliminates the vulnerability of relying on a single bookkeeper by providing the stability of a dedicated, expert team.
No More Staffing Worries
Your bookkeeper won't call in sick, quit, or retire. We provide consistent, uninterrupted service, so financial operations are never halted by a vacation, illness, or staff departure.
No Accounting Degree Required
Our system is so simple you can hire any clerical worker for daily tasks. Our professional team handles the rest, ensuring accuracy and giving you back valuable time.
Fraction of the Cost
You eliminate the expensive and time-consuming administrative headaches of hiring, including salary, benefits, and turnover. Get the expertise of an entire accounting department for a fraction of the cost of a part-time bookkeeper.
Trusted by Parishes Nationwide
Hear from pastors, parish staff, and finance councils across the country who have found peace of mind with The Church CFO. Real stories from Catholic communities who simplified their financial stewardship.
After 30 years of struggling with parish finances, The Church CFO has been an answer to prayer. Our finance council finally has the clarity we need to be good stewards of our parishioners' generosity.
Msgr. Thomas O'Connor
Pastor, St. Patrick's Parish
The diocesan audit used to keep me up at night. Now I can generate every report the Bishop's office needs with just a few clicks. It's truly a blessing.
Maria Santos
Parish Secretary
As a retired CPA serving on our finance council, I'm impressed by the professional-grade reporting. This is exactly what parishes need to fulfill their fiduciary duties.
Deacon James Murphy
Finance Council Chair
Our young adult ministry finally has real-time visibility into our budget. We can plan retreats and service projects knowing exactly where we stand financially.
Sarah Flanagan
Youth Ministry Director
The Knights helped fund our new parish hall, and The Church CFO made tracking every donation transparent. Our brother Knights appreciate the accountability.
Robert Williams
Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight
I've volunteered in the rectory for 40 years. This system is so simple that even I can use it! Father is thrilled he doesn't have to worry about the books anymore.
Teresa Rossi
Parish Volunteer
When our longtime bookkeeper retired, we were terrified. The Church CFO team made the transition seamless. They truly understand Catholic parish operations.
Patrick Brennan
Parish Business Manager
More Ministry, Less Management
We handle the daily, monthly, and annual tasks that consume your staff's time. From vendor payments to bank reconciliations, we lift the entire burden of financial management from your shoulders.
Vendor Bills Paid on Time
We process and pay vendor invoices, ensuring you never miss a deadline or incur late fees. Every payment is properly authorized by you through a simple weekly email.
Deposits & Payroll Recorded
We record your deposits into any number of bank accounts, while also keeping a clear and accurate record of all payroll expenses to ensure everything is tracked seamlessly.
Bank Reconciliation Managed
We manage your church checkbook and perform timely bank account reconciliations, so your books are always accurate and audit-ready.
CFO Expertise at a Parish Price
Other systems can be a nightmare to migrate onto, locking you into a walled garden where costs ramp up dramatically with hidden fees. We believe in a different approach.
Legacy of Trust
Over a century of faithful service to churches and dioceses across the United States.
Premium Service
Enterprise-level security, compliance, and expertise at a price every parish can afford.
Transparent Pricing Promise
What You See Is What You Pay:
No setup fees, no hidden charges, no surprise costs.
Month-to-Month Freedom:
Start when you're ready, continue as long as we earn your trust.
All-Inclusive Service:
Everything you need included in one predictable monthly investment.