Parish Finance & Operations Manager

Our-Lady-of-Lourdes-Paris; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Columbia, Missouri seeks a full-time Business Manager to oversee parish finances, office operations, and staff across a multi-person parish office. The role requires ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget oversight, and compliance with diocesan policies.

You will supervise bookkeeping, cash flow, payroll, vendor contracts, and communications with the pastor, school leadership, and diocesan offices; occasional evenings/weekends may be required.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Staff management experience.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records, and cash flow management.
• Authorized signer of checks for parish bank accounts.
• Performs parish bookkeeping, payroll, and cash receipts/disbursements.
• Reviews budget vs. actual with parish council and explains variances.
• Collaborates on budget process with pastor and finance committees.

Skills

Accounting principles

Interpersonal communication

Staff management

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Our Lady of Lourdes parish in Columbia, Missouri seeks a full-time Business Manager to oversee parish finances, office operations, and staff across a multi-person parish office. The role requires ensuring accurate financial reporting, budget oversight, and compliance with diocesan policies.

You will supervise bookkeeping, cash flow, payroll, vendor contracts, and communications with the pastor, school leadership, and diocesan offices; occasional evenings/weekends may be required.