Parish Operations & Finance Manager

Diocese of Winona-Rochester; La Crescent (MN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester invites applications for a full-time Business Manager to lead the administrative, financial, and operational functions for Crucifixion parish in La Crescent, MN. You will oversee parish finances, records, communications, facilities, and personnel activities in collaboration with the Pastor and parish councils.

The ideal candidate is organized, mission-driven, and committed to supporting Catholic teachings while fostering parish life.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3-5 years of bookkeeping, accounting, or general office administration experience.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively with clergy, staff, volunteers, parish councils, and parishioners.
• Practicing Roman Catholic with a commitment to faithfully support the mission and teachings of the Catholic Church.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for both parish communities.
• Manage parish finances, records, communications, and operational processes.
• Coordinate payroll processing and payroll tax reporting.
• Prepare reports for Finance Council and assist with budgeting.
• Maintain personnel records and onboarding compliance.
• Collaborate with faith formation personnel to ensure records are properly maintained.
• Attend diocesan workshops, meetings, and trainings as required.

Skills

Bookkeeping/Accounting experience

Organizational skills

Time management

Written and verbal communication

Multitasking / Prioritization

Problem-solving / critical-thinking

Collaborative teamwork with clergy

Catholic faith commitment

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Previous parish, nonprofit, or faith-based organization experience

Job description

The Diocese of Winona-Rochester invites applications for a full-time Business Manager to lead the administrative, financial, and operational functions for Crucifixion parish in La Crescent, MN. You will oversee parish finances, records, communications, facilities, and personnel activities in collaboration with the Pastor and parish councils.

The ideal candidate is organized, mission-driven, and committed to supporting Catholic teachings while fostering parish life.