Parish Business Manager

Vance Airscoop; Brick Township (NJ); On-site; USD 58,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) retirement plan

medical

dental

vision

PTO

Job summary

The Church of the Visitation in Brick, New Jersey is seeking a dedicated Parish Business Manager to oversee finances, facilities and human resources. You will work closely with the pastor and leadership to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and compliance with diocesan policies.

A bachelor’s degree in business administration is required (master’s preferred) with at least 3 years’ accounting and payroll experience; familiarity with ParishSoft/Accounting packages is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration; master’s degree preferred.
• Experience with accounting and financial reporting, vendor management, and payroll administration.
• Familiarity with ParishSoft/Accounting packages recommended.

Responsibilities

• Overall supervision of parish business processes.
• Ensure proper maintenance of parish financial files and records.
• Prepare and review budgets.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable.
• Confirm bank account reconciliations.
• Manage service/maintenance contracts and vendors.
• Review lease, tax and insurance reports.
• Assist Pastor with staff job descriptions and evaluations.
• Oversee and evaluate payroll processing and employee records.
• Prepare and present financial reports.
• Act as liaison with Diocese and civil government agencies to ensure compliance with parish and diocesan policies including internal controls, risk management and Safe Environment Program.

Skills

Accounting principles

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Budget management

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Church culture familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ParishSoft

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Job description

Parish Business Manager

The Church of the Visitation in Brick, New Jersey is seeking an experienced Business Manager. This individual will work closely with the pastor, parish staff and members of the leadership team to ensure the smooth day-to-day operation of the parish, overseeing Finances, Facilities and Human Resources and Facilities Management.

Major responsibilities include:

• Overall supervision of parish business processes


• Ensure proper maintenance of parish financial files and records


• Prepare and review budgets


• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable


• Confirm bank account reconciliations


• Manage service/maintenance contracts and vendors


• Review lease, tax and insurance reports


• Assist Pastor with maintaining staff job descriptions and evaluations


• Oversee and evaluate payroll processing and employee records


• Prepare and present financial reports


• Act as liaison with Diocese and civil government agencies to ensure compliance with parish and diocesan policies including internal controls, risk management and Safe Environment Program.

Job Qualifications

Candidates must have a strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices, a proven ability to problem-solve and multi-task effectively, budget management, strong supervisory and interpersonal skills, computer knowledge, and a familiarity of the culture and structure of the Catholic Church.

A bachelor’s degree in business administration (master’s degree preferred), or a related field, and at least 3 years of experience with accounting and financial reporting, vendor management, and supervisory and payroll administration are required. A practicing Catholic in good standing is preferred. Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace and Ministry Brand’s ParishSoft/Accounting packages a plus.

Visitation is an equal opportunity employer. This is a full-time, salaried position. Employment is contingent on receiving a satisfactory background and credit check, fingerprinting and the completion of VIRTUS training. Compensation will be based on experience and qualifications. The range for this position is $58,000.00-$66,000.00 per year plus benefits, including 403(b) matching retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, PTO.

• 403(b) matching retirement plan


• medical


• dental


• vision


• PTO