Parish Operations Director (Part-Time)

Northsidecatholic; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,738 - 39,672; Part time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director (Part-Time) for Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus in Chicago, IL.

The role oversees financial management, school finances, facilities, and parish operations, reporting to the Pastor and Principal. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, vendor management, capital projects, HR administration, and maintaining parish records and IT infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with church policies and local

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic and demonstrate understanding, respect and support of Catholic teaching, mission and values.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues and situations, and propose and implement recommendations/solutions.
• Be entrusted with highly confidential information.
• Must hold bachelor degree or higher in one of the related fields.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, evaluates, and communicates parish budgets, annual reports, and general ledgers.
• Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts; reviews reports with Pastor/Principal.
• Ensures proper internal controls and acts as bank liaison.
• May perform bookkeeping including payables/receivables and parish revenue/expenses.
• Oversees purchasing, contracts, and vendor relationships.

Skills

Catholic mission alignment

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Leadership & HR processes

Strong communication

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago is seeking an Operations Director (Part-Time) for Sts. Martha, Mary and Lazarus in Chicago, IL.

The role oversees financial management, school finances, facilities, and parish operations, reporting to the Pastor and Principal. Responsibilities include budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, vendor management, capital projects, HR administration, and maintaining parish records and IT infrastructure, while ensuring compliance with church policies and local