Finance Manager

St. Mary Roman Catholic Parish Chandler; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary Roman Catholic Parish Chandler is seeking a qualified Parish Finance Manager to oversee all accounting and financial reporting for St Mary Church, St Juan Diego Church, and St Mary-Basha Catholic School.

The role reports to the Pastor and collaborates with the Parish Finance Council to drive the mission of the parish. The position requires strong GAAP knowledge, 5+ years in accounting, and proficiency with Sage Intacct and related payroll systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in general accounting or commensurate experience.
• CPA and nonprofit background are a plus but not required.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• GAAP knowledge required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee payroll, cash management, investments, and fund accounting.
• Prepare timely financial reporting to the Pastor, Finance Council, and Diocese.
• Assist with annual operating and capital budgets, and fundraising campaigns.
• Attend Finance Council meetings and present financial line items.
• Maintain internal controls and segregation of duties around cash and reporting.
• Review month-end journal entries and reconcilifications.
• Oversee donation tracking and year-end Giving Statements.

Skills

Excel

Excel formulas

Word

PDF

Sage Intacct

Flocknote

Bswift

Paylocity

General ledger

GAAP

Communication skills

Education

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

CPA (plus nonprofit)

Supervisory experience

Tools

Sage Intacct

Flocknote

Bswift

Paylocity

Job description

Description

Under the direct supervision of the Pastor and in collaboration with the Parish Finance Council, this position will oversee all aspects of accounting and financial reporting. The Manager will be a member of a collaborative team that is charged with seeing that the operation is driven towards the overall mission and vision of the Parish. All duties apply at St Mary Roman Catholic Parish, including St Mary Church, St Juan Diego Church, and St Mary-Basha Catholic School.

Requirements

• Oversee financial operations and ensure compliance with Diocesan policies, including payroll, cash management, investments, and fund accounting.
• Support the Pastor in the overall financial management of the Parish and stewardship of Parishioner donations.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate financial reporting to the Pastor, Finance Council, the Diocese of Phoenix.
• Work closely with the Pastor and Finance Council to prepare, administer, and review the annual operating and capital budgets, including any fundraising campaigns.
• While not a formal member of the Finance Council, he/she is required to attend all Finance Council meetings and present the financial line items to the Council, including Year-to-Date balances, Budget-to-Actual variances, and other reporting requirements.
• Responsible for overseeing the proper execution of internal controls and segregation of duties around cash and reporting.
• Oversight of the accuracy and maintenance of parishioners’ and visitors’ donations in Flocknote Giving.
• Review journal entries for the month and complete month-end reconciliations.
• Oversight of the distribution of year-end Giving Statements, including acknowledgment letters to donors as required by the IRS.
• Participate in staff activities, days of prayer, and staff development.
• Adhere to Diocesan Finance and Record Retention Policies.
• All other tasks assigned by the Pastor.

Special Projects

• Sage Intact system software implementation and management.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• Proficient and/or able to be trained in Excel and Excel formulas, Word, PDF, Sage Intacct, Flocknote, Bswift, and Paylocity.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality and integrity.
• Strong knowledge of general ledger, preparation of finance reports and statements, accounts payable, and bank account reconciliations.
• Ability to organize, work independently, set schedules, prioritize tasks, and work with other members of the department in a team setting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including in spelling, grammar, proofreading, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work minimum 40 hours a week.
• Must possess a valid Arizona Driver’s license and own personal transportation. Employee is subject to Diocesan and parish personnel policies prescribed for all personnel.
• Complete and maintain Diocesan Safe Environment Training as required by the Diocese.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years in general accounting or commensurate experience required.
• CPA and nonprofit background are a plus but not required.
• Supervisory experience is preferred.Working knowledge of accounting principles and practices (GAAP).
• Strong communication skills in both written and verbal.
• Must be able to adapt to a fast-paced and changing environment.
• This is largely a sedentary role. However, some filing is required including the ability to lift files and boxes up to 20 pounds, bend or stand as necessary.