Accounting & Office Manager

About the role

Our client is seeking an experienced financial manager and operations leader to support their faith-based non-profit organization. The ideal candidate will lead the organization as it continues to grow, fostering a family committed to values, stewardship, and a diverse, progressive ministry. In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with the pastor, handling the overall fiduciary responsibility for the management and conduct of the financial affairs of the ministry business office. You will also collaborate with clergy, staff, and volunteers to oversee day-to-day operations and carry out the mission of one of the parishes in the ministry family.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and maintain positive relationships and effective communication between faith communities, internal and external groups, vendors, and outside authorities.
• Consult with and advise the pastor on business and administrative matters affecting the community.
• Collaborate closely with the pastor on various operational duties.
• Assist the pastor in the stewardship of all resources in collaboration with the Parish Finance Committees and Parish Councils.

Finance and Accounting

• Direct and supervise two part-time bookkeepers and manage financial operations.
• Ensure financial records of the parish family are kept in proper order and all reporting is timely.
• Direct and prepare annual budgets.
• Support finance committees at parish sites.
• Oversee audits and ensure financial accountability and stewardship policies are implemented and maintained.
• Maintain records and file reports consistent with policies and procedures.
• Provide support and licensing for volunteers and committees to conduct stewardship drives and fundraising events.

Human Resources

• Coordinate the process of performance appraisals on an annual basis for all personnel.
• Establish and implement compensation, benefits, and personnel policies.
• Establish and provide employee training for all staff.
• Process new hire and termination paperwork.
• Responsible for risk management.

Additional Duties

• Assess and address technology needs and related staff skills development.
• Supervise any major construction, improvement, or repair project.
• Solicit and review bids and quotes and negotiate contracts.
• Represent the community at parish, family, vicariate, and diocesan meetings and functions.
• In collaboration with the pastor, support potential transition activities of the parish school into the newly established Diocesan School District. Complete any final reporting post-transfer. Act as the parish liaison to the school within the new structure.
• Establish a collaborative team culture.
• Oversee parish communications, including website, social media resources, and weekly bulletins.
• Collaborate with other parish locations to leverage resources and identify efficiencies to best forward the mission.

Requirements

• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related business discipline.
• Successful experience in accounting and financial management, operations management, team development, and supervision of staff.
• Five (5) years of financial management experience preferred; faith-based program leadership experience ideal.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships at all levels; excellent collaboration skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Schedule

This is a full-time role between the hours of 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, with occasional evening and weekend hours to accommodate parish meetings and events.

Pay

The salary offering is $55K–$65K, depending on experience.

Benefits

Includes benefits and paid time off.