Manager of Fraternal Budget, Resources & Vendors

knightsofc•New Haven, CT

6d•$72,000 - $122,500•Hybrid

About The Position

Exercises discretion and independent judgement in overseeing all aspects of budgeting for the fraternal departments of Growth, Operations, Faith Formation and Evangelization. Creates annual expense forecasts, tracks ongoing expenditures, performs variance analysis, and recommends midterm budget adjustments. Briefs and advises all fraternal vice presidents and directors on budget preparations and required actions. Interfaces for the fraternal departments with all financial departments including treasury, accounting, procurement, and payables to assure the smooth processing of all bills and receivables. Acts as fraternal liaison with approved vendors to coordinate procurement, inventories, pricing, shipping, deliveries and expected costs for new items and resources required for program initiatives. Manages the production of fraternal resources and reference materials. Coordinates content creation, graphic layout, translation, production, and delivery of resources needed for training, operations, recruitment, and evangelization. Travels occasionally as Supreme Representative to state conventions and district meetings. Supports Supreme conventions and State Deputy meetings.

Requirements

Knights of Columbus membership required.
Successful council officer and director experience required ideally including Grand Knight, Faithful Navigator, and District Deputy. State officer experience is desired.
Knowledge of the Knights of Columbus culture, principles, laws, and practices.
Understanding of the teachings of the Catholic Church and the ability to articulate them.
Analytical skills and strong organizational abilities
High attention to detail
Strong writing skills.
Strong public speaking skills and experience.
Excellent typing/word processing skills
Excellent editing and proofreading skills
Advanced Degree: Master of Business Administration
1-3 years related work experience or equivalent training and experience
Authorization to work in the United States is required
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

State officer experience is desired.

Responsibilities

Creates annual budgets for all fraternal departments.
Monitors budget adherence in real time throughout the fiscal year.
Performs budget variance analysis and advises department heads on required actions.
Recommends midyear budget revisions to accommodate unexpected changes and emergent needs.
Reports projected overruns in a timely manner and recommends corrective actions.
Trains department managers on required budgetary procedures.
Acts as fraternal departments’ liaison with the accounting department and makes managerial accounting recommendations to support efficient manager decision making.
Coordinates, along with the procurement department, relationships with vendors of equipment and materials required for all fraternal departments. Assures the timely production, availability, and delivery of all required items.
Manages the production and distribution of all fraternal department reference materials and resources. Coordinates with content originators, graphic designers, layout personnel, and translators.
Travels occasionally to state and district meetings and serves as the Supreme Representative or fills supporting roles for conventions, etc.

Benefits

Time Away: 13 paid holidays per year in addition to vacation and paid sick leave, and flexible workweek schedules.
Professional Development: Certifications, designation, and tuition reimbursement.
Retirement Benefits: 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching company contributions, and cash balance retirement plans fully funded by the company.
Health and Wellness:
Short-term disability and term life insurance fully paid for by the company;
Up to 12 weeks of childbirth leave under STD policy.
One week of fully paid parental leave for all new parents, including adoptive and foster parents.
A variety of health insurance options, including premium-level family coverage and a pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions. The Order's health plans do not cover abortion, sterilization, or contraception, and the Order has helped advocate for other employers who do not want to provide coverage.
Long-term disability insurance;
Dental insurance;
Vision insurance;
Health club membership reimbursement;
Employee Assistance Program