Business Manager School- Our Lady of Grace Catholic School

About the role

The Business Manager (BM) provides essential financial and operational support to the Principal in the overall administration of the Business Office for the School. This role encompasses financial oversight, property management, personnel procedures, and office operations to ensure smooth and efficient administration.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for all school accounting, including but not limited to payroll, accounts payables, accounts receivables and financial reporting.
• Maintains complete and accurate records of all school finances, employment and business transactions. Assures that all financial, employment and business records and all transaction data are correctly, accurately, and timely documented and maintained.
• Oversees counting and depositing of all school funds; manages school bank accounts.
• Serves as liaison between the School and the Archdiocese on financial and Human Resources (HR) matters.
• Participates in all school staff meetings and Finance Council meetings as required.
• Assists the school’s Finance Council in promoting financial stewardship in the school, including providing transparent reporting systems that foster trust in the school community.
• Coordinates school fund-raising programs, stewardship, planned giving, and endowment programs.
• Supervises the financial aspects of any major school construction, improvement, or repair.
• All other duties as deemed necessary by the Principal.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field, with course work in business math, accounting or recordkeeping. Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of two (3) years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting. Minimum of four (4) years of experience in a progressively responsible business and supervisory role. Previous experience performing general human resources functions or duties. Previous experience processing/auditing payroll and managing budgets.
• Licenses and Credentials: Compliance with Archdiocesan Safe Environment requirements. Reliable transportation, valid driver’s license, valid vehicle insurance. Must pass Texas DPS Fingerprint-based Applicant Clearinghouse screening.

Skills

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Experience with various computer applications, specifically ParishSOFT and Paylocity.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Publisher, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Working knowledge of Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Meet.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work effectively.
• Accurate recordkeeping and efficient filing skills.
• Bilingual (English-Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church.
• Thorough understanding of non-profit accounting, bookkeeping and financial management systems.
• Previous management/supervisor experience required.

Pay

$39,279 per year

Schedule

Monday through Friday, hours to be determined by the Principal. Flexibility to work weekends and other annual school events.