Finance and Administration Manager
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Job Location:
St. Louis, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith serve others and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminarys campus the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
Job Summary
The Finance & Administration Manager serves as the principal steward of the temporal and administrative operations of the Cathedral Basilica Parish. Working closely with the Rector Finance Council Archdiocesan offices and parish leadership this position ensures sound financial management strong internal controls regulatory compliance and effective parish administration. This role is essential to supporting the sacred mission ministries and long-term sustainability of the Cathedral.
Job Responsibilities
Financial Management & Oversight
- Direct all parish financial operations including:
- Budget preparation and monitoring
- Payroll accounts payable/receivable
- General ledger and monthly financial reporting
- Prepare and present clear financial reports for the Rector Finance Council and Archdiocese
- Oversee cash management banking relationships internal controls and audit preparation
- Ensure compliance with Archdiocesan financial policies civil law and parish best practices
- Coordinate annual audits insurance renewals and financial risk management
Human Resources Administration
- Oversee parish HR operations in coordination with Archdiocesan HR:
- Onboarding- - new hires
- Benefits administration
- Payroll coordination
- Personnel files management
- Ensure compliance with all employment laws Safe Environment requirements and Archdiocesan policies
- Support staff performance systems job descriptions and evaluations
Office Administration
- Collaborate with parish administrative staff and office operations
- Manage purchasing contracts and vendor relationships
- Oversee recordkeeping systems for sacramental records compliance documentation and donor records
- Coordinate with Facilities Music Events and Development on shared administrative needs
Development & Stewardship Support
- Assist with parish advancement efforts including:
- Annual Catholic Appeal
- Major gifts
- Special projects and capital campaigns
- Manage Servant Keeper (i.e. inputting weekly offering data to ensure accurate donor records gift processing and acknowledgment systems)
- Provide financial tracking and reporting for restricted and capital funds
Strategic & Advisory Role
- Serve as a key advisor to the Rector on operational financial and administrative matters
- Participate actively in Finance Council and senior staff meetings
- Assist with long-range planning capital projects and operational sustainability
Job Requirements
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field required
- Minimum 57 years of experience in finance accounting or nonprofit/parish administration
- Strong knowledge of nonprofit accounting principles
- Experience working with boards councils or governing bodies
- High proficiency with accounting software payroll systems Excel and database platforms
- Knowledge of Catholic parish operations and Archdiocesan systems strongly preferred
Skills & Attributes
- Deep sense of integrity confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a complex parish environment
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Collaborative leadership style
- Practicing Catholic preferred with a sincere respect for the mission of the Church
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race color religion gender national origin age marital parental veteran or disability status.
Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include criminal background check Family Care Safety Registration drug screen employment and educational licensure/certification verification health screening and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Business Development
- Anti Money Laundering
- Internal Audit
- Dynamics
- E-Commerce
- Administration And Secretarial
About Company
The Archdiocese of St. Louis is the spiritual home for Catholics in the St. Louis region, united in faith and service.
