Parish Operations & Finance Manager

Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a Business Manager to assist the Pastor in leadership, personnel, facility and financial management, ensuring adherence to Diocesan and civil requirements. You will oversee budgeting, accounts, payroll, and reporting while coordinating HR and facilities projects.

The role requires strong Catholic faith alignment, excellent organizational skills, and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to support parish operations and governance.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of the Roman Catholic liturgy and how Vatican II applies to university parish mission.
• Practicing Catholic who supports, lives, and communicates Catholic teachings.
• Active involvement in a parish outside of the place of work.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting and prior experience as a Business Manager.
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Flexibility to work occasional nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Directs development and implementation of the parish budget.
• Supervises counting and deposits of offerings and receipts weekly.
• Reviews and processes parish invoices and expenses.
• Assists with counting and depositing bills to parish accounts.
• Reviews monthly bank reconciliations and provides financial reports to leadership.
• Attends Finance Council meetings and provides financial information and updates.
• Reviews payroll functions and prepares submissions biweekly.
• Maintains employee job descriptions and administers salaries/benefits.
• Ensures staff and volunteers comply with Safe Environment requirements.
• Provides admin support to Pastor on staffing and organizational structure.
• Supervises major repair and renovation of parish facilities.
• Reviews maintenance/construction contracts and ensures facilities meet standards.
• Procures supplies and coordinates services for day-to-day operation.
• Maintains security of church and house properties.
• Coordinates insurance and short-term rental agreements for facility use.
• Presents large facility expenditures for approval.

Skills

Liturgy knowledge

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Confidentiality

Flexibility

Parish involvement

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Job description

Newman Hall Holy Spirit Parish is seeking a Business Manager to assist the Pastor in leadership, personnel, facility and financial management, ensuring adherence to Diocesan and civil requirements. You will oversee budgeting, accounts, payroll, and reporting while coordinating HR and facilities projects.

The role requires strong Catholic faith alignment, excellent organizational skills, and flexibility for occasional evenings and weekends to support parish operations and governance.