Parish Operations & Finance Manager

Archdiocese of Denver; Colorado; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Archdiocese of Denver seeks a Parish Administrator to support the Pastor and steward parish resources—financial, personnel, and facilities. The role provides hospitality and information delivery in the parish office, answering phones and emails and channeling inquiries to leadership.

The position requires managing payroll, budgeting, records, and compliance while supervising staff and volunteers. Strong accounting background and Catholic Church familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• CPA designation strongly recommended.
• Familiarity with accounting principles required; supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience with Word and Excel; knowledge of PDS software and Parish Soft Accounting preferred.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Catholic Church and its mission is required.

Responsibilities

• Payroll and tax reporting.
• Cash control procedures including A/R & A/P.
• Track and report donations to donors.
• Budget and financial reporting.
• Maintain personnel policies and records.
• Supervise and support personnel.
• Oversee general operations of the buildings and grounds.
• Review bids and quotes and negotiates contracts.
• Direct and oversee the management of parish records.
• Attend staff, finance council, and archdiocesan meetings.
• Supervise volunteers and facilities staff.
• Identify staffing and operational needs.
• Perform other administrative and facilities-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Verbal communication

Written communication

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Education

CPA designation

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Supervisory experience

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDS software

ParishSoft Accounting

Knowledge of Catholic Church

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PDS software

ParishSoft Accounting

Job description

Archdiocese of Denver seeks a Parish Administrator to support the Pastor and steward parish resources—financial, personnel, and facilities. The role provides hospitality and information delivery in the parish office, answering phones and emails and channeling inquiries to leadership.

The position requires managing payroll, budgeting, records, and compliance while supervising staff and volunteers. Strong accounting background and Catholic Church familiarity are essential.