Parish Operations Director – Finance & Admin

Diocese of San Diego; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside, CA is seeking a full-time Parish Office Manager to oversee clerical and administrative operations.

You will support the pastor, manage budgets, and coordinate payroll, contracts, and donor communications to ensure smooth day-to-day parish services. The role requires strong leadership, HR oversight, and proficiency with accounting and Microsoft 365 in a nonprofit setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
• 3–5 years of management experience in a nonprofit or religious org is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee parish office operations and coordinate clerical processes.
• Prepare annual budget for Pastor and Finance Council approval.
• Generate monthly financial reports for governance bodies.
• Supervise staff and manage employee relations and timesheets.
• Review contracts and ensure compliance with diocesan policies.
• Coordinate payroll processing and donor receipting for tax purposes.
• Maintain parish calendar, communications, and vendor relations.
• Support parish stewardship and fundraising activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Administrative skills

HR management

Contract management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

St. Mary Star of the Sea Catholic Church in Oceanside, CA is seeking a full-time Parish Office Manager to oversee clerical and administrative operations.

You will support the pastor, manage budgets, and coordinate payroll, contracts, and donor communications to ensure smooth day-to-day parish services. The role requires strong leadership, HR oversight, and proficiency with accounting and Microsoft 365 in a nonprofit setting.