Business Manager/Accountant

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church; Venice (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Florida seeks a Parish Business Manager/Accountant to oversee the financial operations of an active parish within the Diocese of Venice. The role ensures accurate financial records, budget preparation, and liaison with the diocese on financial matters and HR.

The successful candidate will have 3–5 years in a similar role, strong leadership, and experience with Sage and payroll systems, while maintaining confidentiality and professional communication.

Qualifications

• Requires AA or bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration.
• Strong analytical approach to managing the facility and finances.
• Experience with payroll/timekeeping systems and staff records.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accuracy of financial files and implement cash flow controls.
• Prepare and review parish budgets with Finance Council as needed.
• Analyze financial decisions and advise parish leadership.
• Coordinate parish and diocese financial matters and human resources issues.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Education

AA or BA in accounting

Tools

Sage

Payroll system

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 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).