Finance and Operations Manager
About The Position
St. John Paul II Academy, a Catholic school serving students in grades 6–12 in Corpus Christi, Texas, seeks a mission-driven and experienced Finance and Operations Manager to oversee the financial and business operations of the Academy. This is a key leadership role supporting the long-term sustainability and operational excellence of the school in service of its Catholic mission. The Finance & Operations Manager serves as the strategic and operational lead for all financial functions of the Academy. Working closely with the Superintendent and campus principals, this individual ensures responsible stewardship of resources, strong internal controls, and clear financial insight to support decision-making and long-range planning. Ministerial Character: The Diocesan Bishop is the visible principle and foundation of unity in the particular Church (“the Diocese”) entrusted to him. In a unique and visible way, he makes Christ's mission present and enduring as the Shepherd of the Christian Community. In order to fulfill his mission, the Diocesan Bishop employs suitable, chosen collaborators, who are clerics, religious, and lay people. He shares with them the apostolic mission and entrusts various responsibilities to them. Each position employed in the Diocese of Corpus Christi helps to extend the ministry of the Diocesan Bishop in particular ways as outlined in the job duties and responsibilities. Therefore, this position is closely connected to and assists the Diocesan Bishop in the performance of his ministry and thereby engages in ministry for the church.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in financial management or business operations
- Experience with budgeting, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to manage complexity and lead cross-functional processes
- Valid Texas driver's license required
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Must submit to employment required screenings including a criminal history background check, motor vehicle record check, and drug screening
- Certification in Safe Environment training provided by the Office of Safe Environment and Child & Family Resources
- Position requires adherence to Diocesan policies and procedures
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nonprofit, school, or parish settings preferred
Responsibilities
- Acts as a witness to Gospel values by modeling the teachings of the Catholic Church
- Continuous growth in the ministry by participating in religious ceremonies, training sessions, and reflection activities as directed
- Lead all financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and analysis
- Oversee the Academy’s accounting systems (e.g., QuickBooks), ensuring accuracy, integrity, and compliance
- Develop and manage the annual budget in collaboration with school leadership
- Establish and enforce strong internal financial controls and audit-ready processes
- Oversee accounts payable/receivable, cash handling, and financial workflows
- Deliver clear, timely monthly financial reports and insights to support leadership decision-making
- Review contracts, vendor agreements, and major expenditures for alignment with budget and policy
- Oversee operational systems, including tuition management (FACTS) and payment platforms
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
- Serve as the primary liaison with the Diocese Office of Human Resources for all human resources matters, ensuring local implementation and compliance with diocesan policies, and overseeing HR-related processes
- Supervise and develop finance staff
- Perform other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
