Financial Services Director

Diocese of Raleigh Office of Education; Chapel Hill (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Chapel Hill, NC, is seeking a Financial Services Director to provide financial support to parish and school staff and leadership.

The role oversees financial operations and collaborates with parish groups to maintain fiscal stability. Key qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and 3–5 years of experience in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting or fundraising; Safe Environment Training is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field.
• 3–5 years in accounting, financial analysis, budgeting or fundraising.
• Background checks and Safe Environment Training required.
• ParishSoft experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight to both church and school.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Engage in development activities for capital reserves and special projects.
• Work to ensure financial stability of the community.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Advanced degree/certificate

Tools

ParishSoft

Job description

Position Summary

The Financial Services Director provides financial support and information to the parish staff, school staff, Finance Council, Pastoral Council, parish groups/ministries/committees, and the parish-at-large.

St. Thomas More Catholic Church

Employment Details

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Chapel Hill, NC

Posted Date: May 01, 2026

Hours per week: 40

Position Start Date: Flexible

Key Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight to both church and school
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions
• Engage in development activities with parish and school communities to develop capital reserves, special project funding
• Work to ensure financial stability of the community into the future

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or related area
• 3-5 years of work experience in the area of accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, fundraising, or similar field.
• Employment is contingent upon applicant satisfactorily passing criminal background and reference checks
• Must complete diocese-sponsored Safe Environment Training.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ParishSoft
• Grant writing experience
• Advanced degree/certificate

Supervises

One full-time and one part-time Financial Associate