Parish Operations & Finance Director

Northside Catholic; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks an Operations Director for Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus Parish in Chicago Ridge, IL. This role leads financial, facilities, HR and school finance operations across the parish and school, ensuring strong internal controls and strategic stewardship.

You will partner with the Pastor, Principal and Vicariate Director to optimize resources, manage capital projects, and maintain confidential information with a service mindset in a Catholic environment.

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic and support Catholic Church teachings.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, interviewing and selection, policy application.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares parish budgets, annual reports, profit & loss, balance sheet, and general ledger.
• Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts; reviews with Pastor/Principal.
• Ensures proper internal controls and acts as parish representative to banks.
• Oversees parish financial matters including payables/receivables and vendor relations.
• Manages HR policies, payroll, and staff performance evaluations.
• Coordinates school finances, tuition decisions, and financial aid under school leadership.

Skills

Accounting & Finance

HR & People Leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago seeks an Operations Director for Our Lady of the Ridge - St. Linus Parish in Chicago Ridge, IL. This role leads financial, facilities, HR and school finance operations across the parish and school, ensuring strong internal controls and strategic stewardship.

You will partner with the Pastor, Principal and Vicariate Director to optimize resources, manage capital projects, and maintain confidential information with a service mindset in a Catholic environment.