Parish Business Manager

Diocese of Lansing; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Diocese of Lansing is seeking an experienced Parish Finance Administrator to oversee the business office and financial activities for the parish and school. The role emphasizes stewardship and Catholic values while providing technical financial leadership.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business and at least two years of office management experience with accounting software. Strong Excel skills and knowledge of parish operations are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.
• Minimum of two years of experience as an administrator or manager of an office.
• Must have experience with accounting software.
• Understanding of Catholic parish organization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the parish and school financial activities and related administrative services.
• Prepare a yearly budget in consultation with the pastor and parish finance council, and monthly reports.
• Manage banking activities, payables and receivables, and ensure timely payments.
• Prepare and administer payroll functions.
• Serve as staff liaison to the parish finance council and report on assets and status.
• Ensure filings of federal, state, and diocesan reports.
• Monitor budgetary compliance for all departments.
• Research contracts, suppliers and vendors for fair pricing.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Payroll administration

Administrative leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Accountability:Reports to Pastor, Fr. Steve Mattson

FLSA Status:Exempt

Hours:Full-time

General Summary

This position assists with the ministry of the parish by overseeing the business office and financial activities of the parish and school. The incumbent directs these efforts with technical expertise within a framework of shared ministry, stewardship, and Catholic values.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Finance
  • Prepare a yearly budget (in consultation with the pastor and parish finance council), monthly accounting reports, and reports requested by the pastor or the parish finance council.
  • Manage all banking activities including the accounting and banking of Sunday collections, payables and receivables. Ensure timely payments and deposits.
  • Manage and prepare all accounting, budgetary, fiscal, and statistical records, with particular attention to annual reports to the Diocese of Lansing and the parish, along with monthly reports to the parish staff and parish finance council.
  • Prepare and administer all payroll functions.
  • Serve with the pastor, as the staff liaison to the parish finance council and periodically report on the condition of the parish's physical assets, along with the administrative status of the parish.
  • Insure the filing of all required federal, state and diocesan reports.
  • Monitor and oversee budgetary compliance for all departments.
  • Research and monitor service contracts, suppliers and vendors for fair pricing and competitive bidding.
• Personnel
  • Coordinate all administrative and business activities of the parish, school, religious education, youth ministry, day care, and other parish entities with regards to human resources, e.g. salaries, personnel policies, etc.
  • Administer all diocesan and parish personnel policies.
  • Develop and recommend to the pastor and other appropriate parish staff persons the necessary policies, methods, and procedures needed for carrying out financial, accounting, and other administrative services.
  • Supervises: Accounting Staff and counting volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or business.

Experience

Minimum of two years of experience as an administrator or manager of an office required. Fluent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook required. Must have experience with accounting software. Must have an understanding of Catholic parish organization.

Physical Demands

While performing duties, employee has to sit for long periods of time, use hands in repetitive motion tasks, and answer telephone calls. The position also requires some standing, stooping, and bending while filing. Employee is expected to work onsite, Monday through Friday, with minimal travel. Must be able to lift 40 lbs.

The above statements describe the general nature and level of work of the position. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills.