Parish Operations Director: Finance, Facilities & Growth

Northsidecatholic; Cicero, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director for Our Lady, the Mystical Rose in Cicero, IL. This role leads parish operations, finance, HR, facilities and school support to ensure sound stewardship and mission alignment.

The OD partners with the Pastor and Principal to drive financial performance, internal controls and parish governance while maintaining confidentiality and Catholic values throughout the organization.

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic and support Catholic Church teachings, mission and values.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and propose solutions.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership and policy application.
• Bachelor degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and analyzes parish budgets, reports, P&L, balance sheet and GL.
• Oversees accounts payable/receivable and banking relationships.
• Manages school finances, tuition, financial aid and endowment planning.
• Leads buildings maintenance, capital projects, and vendor relations.
• Supervises parish office staff, performance reviews, HR policies.
• Directs communications, parish census, IT systems and records.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

Excel

QuickBooks

HR practices

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director for Our Lady, the Mystical Rose in Cicero, IL. This role leads parish operations, finance, HR, facilities and school support to ensure sound stewardship and mission alignment.

The OD partners with the Pastor and Principal to drive financial performance, internal controls and parish governance while maintaining confidentiality and Catholic values throughout the organization.