Parish Business Manager

Job Description

The Parish Business Manager is an administrator in support of the Administrator/Pastor's responsibilities to the parish and is a steward of the financial and personnel resources of the parish. This position also works with all parish volunteers and oversees the organization of events.

Financial Responsibilities:

Maintains the accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.

Prepares, administers and reviews budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required

Analyze and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing the Parish

Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues

Maximizes cash management resources

Coordinates and reviews parish organizations' funds

Approves all timekeeping

Oversees bookkeeping services such as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, etc.

Administrative Responsibility:

Manage the operations, scheduling of activities and finances of the Parish

Maintain and build strong customer relationships.

Initiate and monitor a financial budget for the Parish and/or School

Review parish staff needs and makes appropriate recommendations

Provides professional support to parish staff

Oversees the management of the parish record

Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker's compensation with the diocese general insurance program

Oversees staff activities in general

Consults with and advises Administrator on business and administrative matters that affect the parish

Manages all non-exempt personel

Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration required

Five (5) years of experience in a similar position

Knowledge of Quickbooks

Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system

Excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality

Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently
Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, powerpoint, excel)

About the Employer

St. Elizabeth Seton is a large, multi-cultural, bilingual parish in the Golden Gate subdivision of Naples, Florida. We are a parish in the Diocese of Venice in Florida. Our mission is to make disciples through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ as revealed to us in his Catholic Church though evangelization, the Celebration of the Sacraments according to Catholic tradition, and an environment of welcome.