Director of Finance and HR

Archdiocese of Detroit; Grosse Pointe Farms (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Archdiocese of Detroit, based in the United States, seeks a full-time Director of Finance and Human Resources to support the pastor in financial, HR, and administrative matters. The role encompasses finance, accounting, HR, IT, and facility maintenance for St. Paul and related parishes within the Archdiocese.

The position requires strong leadership, budgeting, and reporting skills, with experience in a parish or church setting preferred. Salary is competitive, and the role reports to the Pastor.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in Business Management or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
• Understanding of Archdiocesan policies, practices, and governance within the Archdiocese of Detroit.
• Experience in finance, HR, and administration within a parish or church-affiliated setting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the support staff in day-to-day responsibilities related to Finance/Accounting and Human Resources.
• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and advise parish leadership on financial matters.
• Coordinate Parish Finance Council meetings and prepare annual budgets.
• Ensure timely financial reporting to the Archdiocese and parish leadership.
• Oversee accounting, payroll processing, and vendor relationships.
• Support school finances, tuition, and aid as applicable.

Skills

Unleash the Gospel knowledge

Business acumen

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Financial data analysis

Budgeting

Written communication

Verbal communication

MS Office

Financial reporting

Education

BS/BA in Business Management

Master’s degree (plus)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

“Whatever you do, do from the heart, as for the Lord and not for others, knowing that

you will receive from the Lord the due payment of the inheritance” (Col 3:23-24)

Identifying Information

• Status: Full time
• Reports to: Pastor

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THIS POSITION

The goal of this position is to provide timely and efficient support to the pastor involving in financial, human resource and administrative matters. While the responsibility for acquisition, administration, and alienation of goods belonging to the parishes can never be separated from the pastor, a Director of Finance and Human Resources provides expertise in the areas of finance and administration to the pastor. The role encompasses but is not limited to: Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, Information Technology, and Facility Maintenance.

Overview

• Lead the support staff in day-to-day responsibilities related to Finance/Accounting and Human Resources

Finance and Accounting

• Help the Priests In Solidum or One Pastor administer the temporal goods of the parishes of the Family under the direction of the In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor and in accordance with the approved budgets of the Parish Finance Councils.
• Oversee the day-to-day financial operations of St. Paul and, as needed, with Family, including all items of Ordinary Administration, and advise the Moderator or One Pastor and other parish leadership on financial matters, as well as administrative matters related to parish finances.
• Coordinate Parish Finance Council meetings.
• Inform the In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor of any “Acts of Greater Importance” or “Acts of Extraordinary Administration” and obtain his input on whether the related discussion and his decision will be required at the Parish Finance Council.
• Work with the Chancellor's Office to coordinate the submission of requests for required approvals from the Archdiocese and the corporation's Board of Directors
• Work with Parish Finance Councils to prepare their annual capital and operational budgets for review and approval by the In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor.
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting for the parishes within the Family to the In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor, the associated Parish Finance Council(s), and all associated juridical persons, as well as to the Archdiocese.
• Oversee the commonization of accounting and finance systems, including but not limited to accounting software, parish offertory, and payroll processing.
• Manage parish relationships with financial institutions.
• Manage purchasing, leasing and rentals, contract negotiations and vendor relationships, including identifying cost opportunities across the Family through consolidated purchasing.
• As applicable, develop and manage the Forecast School Model to assess the financial impact of initiatives (e.g. enrollment vs. tuition price vs. discounts vs. cost).
• As applicable, support the school Principal in developing assumptions for the annual budget, and reforecasts of school finances each fall after enrollment season.
• As applicable, support and assist the Principal and In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor in all school financial management processes, including:
  • Tuition levels and tuition collection.
  • Financial aid.
  • Expense tracking and management.
• Assure adherence to Archdiocesan policies and procedures.
• Monitor and safeguard all ecclesiastical goods belonging to St. Paul.
• Provides bookkeeping and payroll services to the parish.
  • Accounts Payable
  • Bank deposits entry
  • Payroll preparation, direct deposit and tax payments
  • Maintain general ledger/journal entries
  • Implement electronic funds transfers
• Is accountable for parish funds and responsible for meeting deadlines for bill payments and payroll tax payments to avoid penalties and fees. Is responsible for timely entry of bookkeeping.

Human Resources

• Conduct initial assessment of Human Resource issues at St. Paul. Provide recommendations to the In Solidum Moderator or One Pastor consistent with all applicable Federal, State, and local regulations, as well as Archdiocesan policies.
• Interface with Archdiocesan Human Resources to obtain recommendations regarding various Human Resources issues.
• Recruit, manage, and train employees while making use of Archdiocesan Human Resources policies and guidelines. This includes all aspects of employee performance management, including current job descriptions, annual performance reviews, salaries, payroll, benefits management, and performance - related employee issues.
• Evaluate compensation levels and job responsibilities to ensure equity across St. Paul.
• Oversee implementation of the guidelines and policies related to volunteers, particularly ensuring adherence to all policies and procedures required by the Office of Safe Environments.

QUALIFICATIONS

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities (SKAs)

• Must have a strong knowledge of the Unleash the Gospel document.
• Strong business acumen and professionalism.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with strong attention to details.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to interpret financial data and allocate budgets.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Charisms

• Passionate about the work of making disciples; supports the parish mission and vision statements.
• Able to inspire others about all aspects of “grow” ministry.
• Possesses some of the following charisms: Administration, Encouragement, Evangelism, Pastoring, Leadership.

Education, training and/or experience

• BS/BA in Business Management or relevant field; Master’s Degree is a plus.
• Understanding of AOD business practices, processes, and strategy development preferred.

Physical Requirements as required by Family of Parishes.

This parish/school is an equal opportunity employer and does not illegally discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, height, weight, genetic information, marital or other legally protected status. The Archdiocese of Detroit is committed to achieving excellence through cultural diversity and encourages applications and/or nominations of women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities.