Business Manager

Chelsea, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

St. Mary ParishChelseais 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 Parishs 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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

Education: Bachelors degree in accounting finance or business. CPA certification preferred but not required.

Experience: Must have experience with accounting software and be fluent in Microsoft Excel and Word. Two years of experience as an administrator or manager is preferred.

Require. Must be a practicing Catholic active in a parish. Ability to manage multiple tasks prioritize and maintain confidentiality. Must have a valid drivers license. Must be able to maintain confidential information. Must have excellent communication skills with the ability to communicate with varying audiences.

Physical Demands: While performing duties employee may have to sit for long periods of time use hands in repetitive motion tasks and answer telephone calls. The position also requires some standing stooping and bending. Employee is expected to work onsite Monday through Friday with infrequent travel throughout the diocese as necessary. Employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.

ACCOUNTABILITY:Reports to Pastor
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:Supervises Maintenance Manager office staff and in the areas of finance facilities and stewardship all staff.

Required Experience:

Manager