Business Manager: St. Francis of Assisi Parish

Diocese of Cleveland; Ohio; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Gates Mills, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Parish Business Manager to oversee financial, personnel, and facilities management in alignment with Diocese of Cleveland policies. The role supports both parish and school operations under the Pastor's direction.

The ideal candidate has a accounting/finance degree and several years of nonprofit financial leadership experience, strong communication, and a pastoral approach to stewardship and governance.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting, finance, business, or management preferred.
• Three or more years of relevant experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
• Proficiency in QuickBooks Premier Non-Profit Edition and Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with ParishStaq or similar parish database systems is helpful.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the Church, with a pastoral approach to leadership and stewardship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parish and school accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, accounts receivable, and tuition management.
• Maintain accurate financial and personnel records and prepare monthly labor and benefit expense reports.
• Manage banking activities, payroll, purchasing, internal controls, and daily parish office operations.
• Coordinate human resources, employee benefits, and personnel matters in compliance with diocesan policies and applicable laws.
• Work with the parish accountant and oversee financial systems and records.
• Manage contracts, competitive bidding, capital improvements, maintenance projects, and risk management.
• Support long-term strategic planning through financial forecasts, capital expenditure plans, and multi-year cash flow projections.
• Serve as a liaison to diocesan administrative and financial offices.
• Participate in staff meetings, Parish Finance Council meetings, and other committees related to parish and school operations.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Pastoral leadership

Education

Degree in accounting, finance, business, or management

Tools

QuickBooks Premier Non-Profit Edition

Microsoft Office

ParishStaq

Job description

# Business Manager: St. Francis of Assisi ParishFull TimeSt. Francis of AssisiGates Mills, OHParish Business Manager**St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Gates Mills, Ohio****Position:** Full-Time### Position SummarySt. Francis of Assisi Parish, serving approximately 1,800 families and more than 400 students in its Preschool–Grade 8 school, is seeking a full-time Parish Business Manager.This is both a pastoral and administrative leadership role. The ideal candidate will be a disciple of Jesus Christ with a commitment to evangelization and the mission of the Church. Under the direction of the Pastor, the Business Manager oversees the responsible stewardship of the Parish’s and School’s financial, physical, and personnel resources in accordance with Diocese of Cleveland policies and procedures.### Key Responsibilities* Oversee parish and school accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, accounts receivable, and tuition management.* Maintain accurate financial and personnel records and prepare monthly labor and benefit expense reports.* Manage banking activities, payroll, purchasing, internal controls, and daily parish office operations.* Coordinate human resources, employee benefits, and personnel matters in compliance with diocesan policies and applicable laws.* Work with the parish accountant and oversee financial systems and records.* Manage contracts, competitive bidding, capital improvements, maintenance projects, and risk management.* Support long-term strategic planning through financial forecasts, capital expenditure plans, and multi-year cash flow projections.* Serve as a liaison to diocesan administrative and financial offices.* Participate in staff meetings, Parish Finance Council meetings, and other committees related to parish and school operations.### Qualifications* Degree in accounting, finance, business, or management preferred.* Three or more years of relevant experience preferred.* Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.* Proficiency in QuickBooks Premier Non-Profit Edition and Microsoft Office.* Familiarity with ParishStaq or similar parish database systems is helpful.* Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.* Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the Church, with a pastoral approach to leadership and stewardship.### What We Offer* Full-time position.* Competitive salary and benefits package.* Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and mission of a vibrant parish and school community.### How to ApplyInterested candidates should submit:* Cover letter* Résumé* Contact information for three professional references## Range60,000 — 90,000