Parish Operations Director & Financial Steward

Little-Flower-Parish; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, IL seeks an Operations Director to lead financial, building, HR and IT functions in support of parish and school operations. The OD will work with pastors and principals, oversee budgets, internal controls, capital projects, staff performance, and reporting to the Vicariate, ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies.

Catholic faith and experience in nonprofit finance are required; proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel essential; bachelor degree in

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic and support Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
• Able to identify improvements and implement solutions.
• Proficient with QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and communicates parish budgets and financial reports.
• Oversees internal controls, banking relations, and vendor contracts.
• Manages school finances, tuition assumptions and financial aid matters.
• Oversees human resources, staff performance and records.

Skills

Accounting/Finance

People leadership

Confidential information handling

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Little Flower Parish in Waukegan, IL seeks an Operations Director to lead financial, building, HR and IT functions in support of parish and school operations. The OD will work with pastors and principals, oversee budgets, internal controls, capital projects, staff performance, and reporting to the Vicariate, ensuring compliance with Archdiocesan policies.

Catholic faith and experience in nonprofit finance are required; proficiency in QuickBooks and Excel essential; bachelor degree in