St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel - Parish Business Manager

Diocese of Fort Wayne South Bend

Fort Wayne, IN

Job ID#:
12016177882
Posted:
November 5, 2026
Expires:
January 4, 2027
Category:
Management
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
2-5 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
Salary
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Job Description

St. Joseph, Hessen Cassel - Parish Business Manager
Location: 11337 US-27, Fort Wayne, IN 46816, United States

Overview: The primary purpose of this role is to support the pastor and the parish in the growth of the parish mission through professional utilization of human and financial resources in alignment with all diocesan norms and guidelines. The key expectations below are not an exhaustive list of other duties that may be assigned by the pastor.

Requirements: This role is an exempt full-time position.

1. Cash Management: Utilize Parishsoft (PS) to execute payments for approved invoices and enter deposits. Ensure bank accounts accurately reflect PS balances via monthly reconciliations.

2. Financial Accounting: Enter, balance, and close on a monthly basis all entries for the Statement of Account, Statement of Financial Planning and General Ledger.

3. Finance Council and Budgeting: Advise the parish council via the financial statements of relevant parish financial trends that may positively or negatively impact the parish mission. Coordinate the budget process for the parish and gain pastor's approval with Finance Council, School Board and other stakeholder input.

4. Human Resources: Coordinate with the diocese payroll and all pay/benefit related issues for staff. Ensure personnel files are accurate, available and secure.

5. Project and Risk Management: At the direction of the pastor, or by own initiative, coordinate and/or lead efforts to improve resource efficiency or lower costs.

6. Reporting: Prepare and issue reports as needed and required to provide transparency and engagement for the above expectations.

The successful applicant should have an associates degree in business, and minimum of 3 years experience in accounting while being responsible for the financial statements, accounts payables and receivables and monthly closings.

Please visit our website to view the full position details and apply: https://diocesefwsb.org/human-resources
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About the Employer

The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend is a not-for-profit religious corporation empowered under Canon Law to fulfill the spiritual, educational, and charitable mission of the Catholic Church in the Northeastern portion of the State of Indiana.