Business Manager

Job Description

ST. CHRISTOPHER CATHOLIC CHURCH

BUSINESS MANAGER

IDENTIFING INFORMATION
Position Title: Business Manager
Status: Full-time: Exempt, Salaried
Reports to: Pastor

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE POSITION
The Parish Business Manager is an administrator in support of the Pastor's responsibilities to the parish. The administrator is a steward of the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parish and school and enables the other ministries to function effectively.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Skills, Knowledge, and/or Abilities
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent record-keeping skills
• Good facilitation skills
• Management experience
• Ability to present oneself professionally
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to prioritize and to be flexible
• Ability to multitask
• Is knowledgeable concerning computer usage

Education, Training and/or Experience
College Degree in related discipline and 5+ years accounting experience

Working Environment
The hours are somewhat flexible. This position requires you to work in the office. Additionally, this position may require occasional evening and/or weekend work.

POSITION CONTENT
Financial Responsibilities
• Oversees all financial functions of the parish and school
• Sets financial priorities to meet future goals
• Prepares, administers and reviews budget process in collaboration with the Finance Commission and other ministries, subject to review and/or approval by Pastor, as required
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the archdiocese in financial matters
• Maximizes cash management resources
• Implement financial controls, procedures, tools and reports for periodic reporting to the Finance Commission and Parish Council.
• Oversees parish receivables. Assists in collections for all ministries.
• Is responsible for the payroll process
• Maintains security of property, in collaboration with facilities manager. (keys, files, etc.)
• Present financials at the Finance Commission meetings.

Personnel Responsibilities
• Serves as an extension of the Archdiocese to coordinate human resources for all Parish employees (including school employees)
• In collaboration with Pastor, assesses and communicates personnel needs and priorities
• Manages all accounting functions
• In collaboration with the Pastor, establishes and implements personnel policies: the hiring and termination policies of the parish, job descriptions, maintain personnel files, etc. Works in collaboration with Principal on HR policies.

Administrative Responsibilities
• Participates in the management of the parish office
• Oversees the management of the parish records
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, workers' compensation with the archdiocesan general insurance program
• Administers parish fundraising programs
• In collaboration with Pastor and other parish administrators, develops the overall strategic vision and organization of St. Christopher.
• Maintains good working relationships, effective communications between parish community, various groups and outside authorities
• Attends pastoral staff meetings, as necessary
• Attends archdiocesan administration meetings as necessary, representing the parish and the Pastor
• Consults with and advises the Pastor and St. Christopher staff on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
• Coordinates parish purchasing of supplies
• Carries out all duties in accordance with established Archdiocese guidelines
• As time permits, accepts responsibility in other phases of parish ministry as assigned by the Pastor
• Notify Pastor within two weeks of requested time away

About the Employer

PARISH MISSION
The mission of Saint Christopher Church is to participate in Christ's mission of evangelization by witnessing and sharing in the mission of Jesus who calls us to love God with our whole hearts and to love neighbors, even as God loves us.

Saint Christopher's participation in this mission is expressed:
through our communal celebration of the sacraments and formation by the Word of God;
through many ministries, especially through the authenticity of our daily living;
through seeking the challenge of new ministries whenever and wherever greater needs emerge;
through inviting all to share their gifts in reaching out and working lovingly among people;
through witnessing the truth that God is with us as we serve at the parish, deanery and Archdiocesan level.