Business Manager

RedBalloon; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross seeks a Business Director to steward the parish and school’s financial and operational affairs, collaborating with Pastor, administration, and Finance Council to advance Catholic education and parish life.

You will oversee accounting, budgeting, payroll, facilities, and long-range planning, providing strategic leadership, clear financial reporting, and support for fundraising and capital projects while maintaining confidentiality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of experience in financial administration, operations management, nonprofit leadership, school administration, advancement, or related work.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and office software within Google Workspace or Microsoft Office environments.
• Experience with church management and financial systems such as ParishSoft or REALM is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing all accounting functions, payroll administration, budgeting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate hiring/onboarding processes and ensure compliance with personnel requirements including background checks and safety training.
• Oversee facilities management, capital improvements, donor stewardship, and budgets in alignment with diocesan policies.

Skills

Organi zational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

ParishSoft

REALM

Job description

Company: Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

Job Summary

The Business Manager serves as the chief steward of the financial and operational affairs of the parish and school, providing strategic leadership in accounting, budgeting, human resources, facilities oversight, and long‑range planning. Working closely with the Pastor, school administration, Finance Council, and parish leadership, this individual ensures the responsible stewardship of financial and physical resources while advancing the mission of Catholic education and parish life through sound management, operational excellence, and thoughtful planning for future growth and sustainability.

Responsibilities

Key responsibilities include overseeing all accounting functions, bookkeeping activities, accounts payable and receivable, payroll administration, tuition management, financial reporting, budget preparation, and multi‑year financial projections in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, diocesan policies, and applicable laws and regulations. The position supervises cash controls for all parish finances, administers employee payroll and benefits, coordinates hiring and onboarding processes, and ensures compliance with personnel requirements including background checks and safety training. Additional duties include overseeing the management of financial aid and scholarship programs, supporting advancement and fundraising initiatives, overseeing parish and school facilities, coordinating capital improvement projects and vendor relationships, and supporting technology systems, scheduling, and operational planning. The Business Director presents financial information to leadership and finance committees and provides analysis to guide strategic decision‑making.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates will possess three to five years of experience in financial administration, operations management, nonprofit leadership, school administration, advancement, or related work. Strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills are essential, as is proficiency with spreadsheets and office software within Google Workspace or Microsoft Office environments. Experience with church management and financial systems such as ParishSoft or REALM is highly desirable, along with knowledge of budgeting, donor stewardship, and nonprofit financial management. Candidates should demonstrate professionalism, discretion, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining the highest standards of confidentiality. Familiarity with Catholic parish life and school operations, and an understanding of the mission and teachings of the Church, are strongly preferred.