Description

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church in Blue Springs, Missouri has an immediate opening for Parish Operations/Business Manager. This is a leadership position, responsible for the efficient and effective administration of the financial condition, physical plant and human resources of the parish, serving as the primary on-site decision maker with matters of significance. This position reports to the Pastor. This position is full time based on a work week of 40 hours.

Requirements

Essential Duties

· Manage and direct all accounting functions such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and financial reporting. 

· Prepare, administer and review budget process in collaboration with the Pastor and Finance Council.

· Manage the maintenance and repair of all buildings, grounds, and mechanical systems. 

· Direct the office administrative functions related to parish ministries and daily operations. 

· Oversee and coordinate parish development activities such as special events, estate planning, and donor programs.

· Manage the human resources needs of our parish staff, including recruiting, onboarding, payroll, benefits, medical leaves, and policy implementation.

· Manage the parish staff and volunteers.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills – highly collaborative and an effective team member.

· Exercise planning and organizational skills and meet deadlines through problem-solving and multi-tasking.

· Handle confidential information with integrity.

· Maintain a courteous and professional demeanor.

· Demonstrate strong verbal and written communication skills.

Qualifications

· Undergraduate degree in business, finance or accounting, or equivalent work experience. 

· Minimum of three years’ experience in accounting, finance, business operations or related field. 

· Experience with ParishSoft preferred.

· Intermediate to advanced skill level in QuickBooks, Excel and Word. 

· Familiarity with the Catholic understanding of ministry is an asset. 

St. Robert Bellarmine Catholic Church offers a comprehensive benefits program, including medical, dental and vision plans, STD/LTD fully paid by the employer, retirement plans including a 403b plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Paid time off includes generous Vacation and Sick leaves, plus paid Holidays. 

Note: All employees are required to consent to a background check, commit to our Code of Conduct policy, and complete online and in-person trainings prior to hire.