Business Manager

Catholic Diocese of Lansing•Chelsea, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Mary Parish~Chelsea is seeking applicants to fill our Accounting / Business Manager position. Motivated by the mission to serve the Church in a professional capacity, the position requires exceptional interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate well. Primary responsibilities include overseeing the general financial activities of the parish. This is a 40 hour per week position, Monday through Friday. Occasional weekend work may be required before and after Masses. Salary is commensurate with educational background and work experience. Benefits are available. Interested candidates are asked to please submit the online application and attach a cover letter explaining why you are interested in this position, include your resume, and three references. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - PARISH Serves on parish leadership team helping the pastor foster organizational health and fulfill the mission and vision of the parish. Helps pastor foster stewardship throughout the parish among all parishioners. Prepare a yearly budget (in consultation with the Pastor and Parish Finance Council), monthly accounting reports, and reports requested by the pastor or the Parish Finance Council. Manage all banking activities including the accounting and banking of Sunday collections, payables and receivables. Ensure timely payments and deposits. Manage and prepare all accounting, budgetary, fiscal, and statistical records, with particular attention to annual reports to the Diocese of Lansing and the Parish, along with Quarterly reports to the Parish Staff and Parish Finance Council. Prepare and administer all payroll functions. Develop and recommend to the Pastor and other appropriate Parish Staff persons the necessary policies, methods, and procedures needed for carrying out financial, accounting, and other administrative services. Serve with the Pastor, as the Parish Staff liaison to the Parish Finance Council and periodically report on the condition of the Parish's physical assets, along with the administrative status of the Parish. Insure the filing of all required Federal, State and Diocesan reports. Communicate regularly (and/or as needed) to the entire parish our budget, current financial situation, projects and parish needs, capital campaigns, etc. Monitor and oversee budgetary compliance for all departments. Research and monitor service contracts, suppliers and vendors for fair pricing and competitive bidding. Work with the Pastor and oversee the Maintenance Manager in some aspects of the care, maintenance, and replacement of parish buildings and equipment, including the securing of bids, the negotiating of contracts, and the purchasing of supplies and equipment. Make pertinent capital repairs recommendations to the Parish Finance Council. Review all arrangements and contracts with outside contractors and keep track of terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or business.
Must have experience with accounting software and be fluent in Microsoft Excel and Word.
Must be a practicing Catholic, active in a parish.
Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize and maintain confidentiality.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Must be able to maintain confidential information.
Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with varying audiences.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred, but not required.
Two years of experience as an administrator or manager is preferred.

Responsibilities

Serves on parish leadership team helping the pastor foster organizational health and fulfill the mission and vision of the parish.
Helps pastor foster stewardship throughout the parish among all parishioners.
Prepare a yearly budget (in consultation with the Pastor and Parish Finance Council), monthly accounting reports, and reports requested by the pastor or the Parish Finance Council.
Manage all banking activities including the accounting and banking of Sunday collections, payables and receivables.
Ensure timely payments and deposits.
Manage and prepare all accounting, budgetary, fiscal, and statistical records, with particular attention to annual reports to the Diocese of Lansing and the Parish, along with Quarterly reports to the Parish Staff and Parish Finance Council.
Prepare and administer all payroll functions.
Develop and recommend to the Pastor and other appropriate Parish Staff persons the necessary policies, methods, and procedures needed for carrying out financial, accounting, and other administrative services.
Serve with the Pastor, as the Parish Staff liaison to the Parish Finance Council and periodically report on the condition of the Parish's physical assets, along with the administrative status of the Parish.
Insure the filing of all required Federal, State and Diocesan reports.
Communicate regularly (and/or as needed) to the entire parish our budget, current financial situation, projects and parish needs, capital campaigns, etc.
Monitor and oversee budgetary compliance for all departments.
Research and monitor service contracts, suppliers and vendors for fair pricing and competitive bidding.
Work with the Pastor and oversee the Maintenance Manager in some aspects of the care, maintenance, and replacement of parish buildings and equipment, including the securing of bids, the negotiating of contracts, and the purchasing of supplies and equipment.
Make pertinent capital repairs recommendations to the Parish Finance Council.
Review all arrangements and contracts with outside contractors and keep track of terms.