Parish Operations Leader - Finance, HR & Facilities

Archdiocese of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 31,738 - 39,672; Full time

Job summary

The Archdiocese of Chicago invites a qualified Operations Director to lead parish financial and operational performance. You will manage budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and vendor relationships, while supporting schools and missions across the archdiocese.

Responsibilities span financial management, school funding, facilities, HR, and IT records, with a focus on Catholic values and confidential information handling. Salary range is provided and reflects nonprofit sector norms.

Qualifications

• Must be Catholic and support Catholic Church teaching, mission and values.
• Experience in Accounting, Finance, or related business practices.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement, evaluate issues, and propose solutions.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, interviewing and policy application.
• Be entrusted with highly confidential information.
• Must hold bachelor degree or higher in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.

Responsibilities

• Prepares, evaluates, and communicates parish budgets, annual reports, P&L, balance sheet, ledgers.
• Develops monthly variance reports and reforecasts; reviews with Pastor/Principal.
• Ensures internal controls are in place and followed.
• Acts as parish representative to banks; manages accounts and resolves discrepancies.
• May perform bookkeeping functions including payables/receivables and parish revenue/expenses.
• Oversees purchasing, contract negotiations and vendor relationships.
• Liaises with Parish Finance Council; supports School Board as needed.
• Coordinates capital campaigns, pledges, collections, and stewardship.
• Ensures compliance with Archdiocesan best practices; tax payments as required.
• Develops and manages school financial models; budgets and tuition considerations.
• Supports Principal in annual budget assumptions and fall reforecasts.

Skills

Accounting

Finance

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

HR practices

Confidential information handling

Leadership

Education

Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Management

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

The Archdiocese of Chicago invites a qualified Operations Director to lead parish financial and operational performance. You will manage budgeting, reporting, internal controls, and vendor relationships, while supporting schools and missions across the archdiocese.

Responsibilities span financial management, school funding, facilities, HR, and IT records, with a focus on Catholic values and confidential information handling. Salary range is provided and reflects nonprofit sector norms.