Business Manager

Saint Jude Parish

Lakewood, CO

Job ID#:
5947170801
Posted:
July 7, 2025
Expires:
September 5, 2025
Category:
Accounting/Finance
Terms:
Full-Time Employee
Experience:
0-2 Years
Education:
Undergraduate Degree
Base Pay:
$30.00 to $35.00 Hourly
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Job Description

Business Manager at Saint Jude Parish
Position Description - Serves as a staff resource in support of the pastor, fulfilling parish administrative needs in finance, buildings & grounds, and personnel. Directs these efforts with technical and legal expertise within a framework of shared ministry and Catholic values.
Reports to: Pastor
Supervises: Facilities Manager, Receptionist, Security Personnel, Hospitality Directress
Status: Hourly
Pay Rate: $25 - $40 per hour depending on qualifications
Requirements: Accounting Abilities, Team Leadership Abilities

ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Directs the operation of the parish office
• Schedules, supervises, and evaluates direct reports
• Supervises or directs the maintaining of parish membership & giving records
• Attends staff meetings, Parish & Finance Council meetings, and other committee meetings
• Attends the Archdiocesan meetings for training and development
• Administers parish salary and benefit policies as directed by the Pastor
• Assists with the hiring and selection of personnel in collaboration with the Pastor

FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintains an accurate recordkeeping and reporting system for parish financials
• Prepares monthly, quarterly, and year-end reports for parish and Archdiocese
• Supervises all banking, tithing and tax related matters
• Administers and defines cash flow and purchasing schedules
• Prepares, administers, and reviews the budget with collaboration
• Monitors collection, counting, recording, & depositing of parish revenue
• Serves as parish contact with financial institutions
• Assists in the planning of financial stewardship
• Prepare monthly financial statements and present to Pastoral & Finance Council
• Provide financial updates to parishioners annually
• Schedule volunteers to count weekend collection
• Oversee the management of parish fund drives

HUMAN RESOURCES
• Develops the performance management process, including evaluations
• Recommends staff additions
• Monitors the administration of salary and benefits policies
• Maintains employee files with required documents and documentation
• Assists with the hiring and selection of all personnel
• On-board new employees
• Meets with parish staff to resolve operational and process issues

FACILILITIES MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• Supervises the maintenance staff and manages major repairs or new construction
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers and construction firms
• Communicates and administers security policy

QUALIFICATIONS
• College graduate in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance preferred
• Five to Ten years experience in business or management preferred
• Computer skills and knowledge of accounting required
• Supervision experience preferred
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission required
• Supervisory skills
• Good written and oral communication

About the Employer

A Catholic parish serving Lakewood, Colorado.