Mission-Driven Parish Operations Director

Northside Catholic; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director for Lincoln Park area to serve as a mission-driven leader, overseeing parish finances, facilities, and school support in a two-parish system.

The OD will partner with the Pastor, Principal, and Vicariate Ops Director to align human, financial, and physical resources with Archdiocesan policies, driving sustainable growth and renewal across St Alphonsus and St Josaphat.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
• Experience managing parish or church-related finances.
• Strong governance and internal controls experience.
• Ability to work with executive pastors and school leadership.
• Proven ability to analyze financial statements and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, evaluates, and communicates parish budgets and financial statements.
• Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts.
• Maintains internal controls and bank relationships.
• Oversees parish and school financial operations and personnel.
• Manages capital projects and vendor relations.
• Coordinates with Archdiocesan offices on HR and IT.

Skills

Financial leadership

Accounting & finance

Excel

HR management

Policy compliance

Team leadership

Not-for-profit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director for Lincoln Park area to serve as a mission-driven leader, overseeing parish finances, facilities, and school support in a two-parish system.

The OD will partner with the Pastor, Principal, and Vicariate Ops Director to align human, financial, and physical resources with Archdiocesan policies, driving sustainable growth and renewal across St Alphonsus and St Josaphat.