Catholic School Finance & Operations Leader

Catholic Diocese of Raleigh; Apex (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School in Apex, NC seeks a School Business Manager to oversee daily financial operations, benefits, and HR. This full-time role supports the parish's mission through accurate accounting, budgetary control, and professional service to families and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency with financial software. A 10-hour weekly assistant is included. On-site work.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and budgeting.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and financial software.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work respectfully with families and colleagues.
• Sound judgment, integrity, and discretion when handling confidential information.
• Commitment to supporting the mission and values of a Catholic school and parish.
• Employment is contingent upon passing a criminal background and reference check; Safe Environment Training required.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable/receivable, bank reconciliations, and financial recordkeeping.
• Assist with preparing and monitoring the school’s annual budget.
• Prepare timely financial reports and communicate budget performance to school and parish leadership.
• Manage tuition billing, payment plans, collections, and family account inquiries with professionalism.
• Oversee hiring processes, postings, applicant coordination, documentation, and onboarding.
• Administer employee benefits, enrollment changes, and respond to benefits questions.
• Oversee payroll processing through Paylocity, review time records and deductions.
• Maintain confidential personnel and payroll records and coordinate transitions.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field

Tools

ParishSOFT Accounting

FACTS Tuition Management

Job description

St. Mary Magdalene Catholic School in Apex, NC seeks a School Business Manager to oversee daily financial operations, benefits, and HR. This full-time role supports the parish's mission through accurate accounting, budgetary control, and professional service to families and staff.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting/related field, strong accounting knowledge, and proficiency with financial software. A 10-hour weekly assistant is included. On-site work.