Director of Finance and Operations (FT)

Boston Catholic; Braintree (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

St. John-St. Paul Collaborative in Wellesley, MA seeks a Director of Finance and Operations (FT) to lead financial management, property management, and human resources for two parishes and a school.

The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in business or accounting with 7+ years of experience, MBA or CPA preferred, and proven leadership. Experience with Intacct and FACTS, Paylocity payroll, and Archdiocesan policies is a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in business, accounting, or related field with 7+ years of experience.
• MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 3–5 years supervisory/management experience.
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters with good judgement.
• Experience in finance, accounting, and tuition management; Intacct and FACTS experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HR issues including policies, recruitment, benefits, and laws.
• Experience administering payroll; Paylocity experience a plus.
• Proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong service orientation.
• Must be a Catholic in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial management for parish and school, including budgets and audits.
• Develop parish and school operating budgets and report to Pastor and councils.
• Audit preparation and record oversight for parish and school.
• Coordinate tuition management and financial aid in FACTS.
• Provide HR support, onboarding, payroll administration, and benefits policies.
• Supervise Business Manager, Facilities/Property Manager, IT/Communications Director.
• Engage in offertory, fundraising, stewardship, and annual Catholic Appeal activities.
• Collaborate with Archdiocese Property and Risk Management departments.

Skills

Financial management

Accounting

Tuition management

Payroll

HR policies

Staff supervision

Communication

Intacct

FACTS

Paylocity

Education

BA/BS in business/ accounting or related field

MBA and/or CPA

Tools

Intacct

FACTS

Paylocity

Job description

Director of Finance and Operations (FT), St. John-St. Paul Collaborative, Wellesley, MA

The St. John-St. Paul Collaborative is made up of two thriving parishes, St. John the Evangelist Parish and St. Paul Parish, which total nearly 3,000 registered families, as well as Saint John School, an elementary school consisting of Preschool through Grade 6. Joined together in faith and Christ’s love, the St. John-St. Paul Collaborative seeks to be a place where faith and life come together.

The Director of Finance and Operations (DF&O) is a full-time member of the Collaborative Staff, working on site at the Collaborative Offices and reporting directly to the Pastor. The DF&O covers a broad list of responsibilities, including Financial Management, Property Management, and Human Resources. Reporting directly to the Pastor, the Director of Finance and Operations is a professionally qualified team member responsible for ensuring proper stewardship of the parishes’ and school’s financial, facility, and human resources.

The mission of the DF&O is to provide leadership for a solid financial foundation that supports the mission of the church.

Responsibilities

Financial Management

• In consultation with Pastor, develop, implement, and administer local Archdiocesan policies and guidelines (e.g. collections, bill paying, tuition, payroll, banking and cash management, and personnel).
• Prepare budgets, annual reports, interim reports, general ledgers, and other management reports, offering financial strategies and recommendations to the Pastor, Finance Councils, Principal, and School Advisory Board.
• Oversee the management of parish and school operational and financial records and prepare for audits.
• Develop parish and school operating budgets. Monitor the budgets and report regularly to the Pastor and councils re: potential problem areas.
• Encourage, recruit, train, and support with ongoing formation all volunteer catechists, group leaders, assistants.
• Assist the Pastor in the administration of offertory enhancement programs, fundraising for special projects, planned giving, stewardship, and the annual Catholic Appeal.
• Manage all aspects of school tuition and financial aid in FACTS.

Property Management

• Provide financial oversight for large and small construction projects.
• Work with Archdiocese Property Department and ensure compliance with all guidelines.
• Coordinate with Archdiocese Property Department regarding lease agreements.
• Serve as primary contact for St. Paul School building tenant.
• Act as a liaison between Pastor and Archdiocese Property Management and Risk Management Departments.

Human Resources

• Assist Pastor in recruiting and selecting a team that aligns with the needs of the Collaborative.
• Serve as a VIRTUS Facilitator.
• Implement Archdiocesan human resource policies, including onboarding new employees, managing the payroll function, and executing benefits policies.
• Serve as liaison with Archdiocese Human Resources and Payroll and Benefits Department.
• Supervise Business Manager, Collaborative Facilities and Property Manager, IT/Communications Director.

General

• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a Catholic in good standing
• BA/BS in business, accounting, or related field with 7+ years of experience
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 3 – 5 years supervisory/management experience
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive, timely, and critical matters using good judgement, tact, respect, and discretion
• Demonstrated experience in finance, accounting, and tuition management; Intacct and FACTS experience preferred
• Knowledgeable of human resource issues including policies, procedures, recruitment, benefits, and federal and state laws
• Experience administering payroll; Paylocity experience a plus
• Knowledgeable of parish policies and guidelines in relationship to Archdiocesan policies and/or a willingness to learn, and the ability to implement them in a Collaborative environment
• Demonstrated experience in appropriate computer technology skills; must be proficient with word processing and spreadsheet software
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• A strong service orientation and understanding of mission is critical

Salary range: $100K - $110K