Parish Accounting Services Manager

The Archdiocese of Detroit • Detroit, MI

22h • Hybrid

About The Position

Ensures that the Parish Accounting Services (PAS) department provides appropriate, accurate, and timely accounting to the Archdiocese of Detroit’s parishes and schools. Oversees all PAS staff and supports training and development resources.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience or education
• Minimum 5 years’ accounting experience required.
• Minimum 2 to 3 years’ supervisory experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong MS Office Suite (especially Excel) and financial/accounting software skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Strong financial analysis, organizational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and safe driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Professional experience within a Catholic parish, school, university, archdiocese/diocese or other not-for-profit environment a plus.
• Must agree, upon acceptance of an offer of employment with the Archdiocese of Detroit, not to engage in, nor to endorse, any actions or beliefs contrary to the teaching and standards of the Roman Catholic faith and morality.
• Must demonstrate understanding, respect and support for Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
• Affinity for mission-driven, not-for-profit organizations and a commitment to serving the Catholic Church in Southeast Michigan.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding any archdiocesan information gained within the Archdiocese of Detroit especially highly sensitive material such as protected Personally Identifiable Information and financial information.

Responsibilities

• Interview and hire Parish Accounting Services (PAS) staff.
• Provide training and development for PAS staff.
• Provide performance management and guidance to PAS staff.
• Visit parishes/schools to build relationships and provide excellent customer service to clients.
• Assist PAS staff with complex accounting issues at parishes/schools.
• Collaborate with other Archdiocese of Detroit departments regarding financial and administrative issues as necessary.
• Develop and update procedures for parishes and/or schools with direction and approval from the Associate Director of Parish Financial Services.
• Backfill and complete Parish accounting work as necessary.
• Review and audit work output of department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager