Business Manager/Accountant

Diocese of Venice, Inc.; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Venice, Inc. seeks a Parish Business Manager/Accountant to oversee financial operations for a thriving parish within the Florida Diocese.

Responsibilities include budgeting, cash flow management, and staff-record oversight, reporting to the Pastor and Parish Finance Council as required. Ideal candidates bring 3–5 years of related experience, familiarity with Sage, payroll systems, and strong leadership, communication, and confidentiality skills, all while supporting Catholic

Qualifications

• AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration is required.
• Strong analytical approach to managing the facility and finances is expected.
• Experience leading direct/indirect reports and coordinating with parish staff is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of financial files and establish cash flow management system.
• Manage budget process with Parish Finance Council review.
• Analyze financial decisions and advise Parish leadership.
• Serve as liaison between parish and diocese on financial and HR matters.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Leadership

Communication

Confidentiality

multitask

Microsoft Office

Education

Accounting degree

Business Admin

Tools

Sage

Payroll software

Job description

Location: Manatee, Sarasota, or Hardee Counties

Overview

The Parish Business Manager/Accountant is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a responsible for the overall operation of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
• Prepares, administers, and reviews for the budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.
• Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing Parish.
• Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues.
• Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
• Prepares and process bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.
• Maintains and builds strong relationships but internal and external.
• Provides professional support to parish staff.
• Oversee the management of the parish staff records.
• Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.
• Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters that affect the parish.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements

• AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration required.
• Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility
• 3-5 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills
• In depth knowledge of Sage.
• Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Faith.
• Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
• Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).