What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager/Accountant position at Catholic Diocese of Venice?
Job Title: Business Manager/Accountant
Reports to: Pastor/Administrator
Location: St. Therese Parish | North Fort Myers Florida
Classification: Salaried/exempt
Overview
The Parish Business Manager is an administrator in support of the Pastor’s responsibilities to the parish and is a responsible for the overall operation of a very active Parish within the Diocese of Venice in Florida.
Financial
- Maintains accuracy of all financial files and records and establishes a responsible cash flow management system.
- Prepares, administers, and reviews budget process for Parish which is subject to review and/or approval by the Parish Finance Council, as required.
- Analyzes and make recommendations pertaining to all financial decisions and questions facing the Parish.
- Acts as liaison between the parish and the diocese in financial matters and human resources issues
- Maximizes cash management resources.
- Coordinates and reviews parish organizations and ministry funds.
- Oversees bookkeeping services as A/R, A/P, GL, Collections, and Timekeeping etc.
Administrative
- Oversees Maintenance, Ministries, IT, Communications and Hospitality.
- Maintains and builds strong relationship both internal and external.
- Reviews parish staff needs and makes appropriate recommendations.
- Provides professional support to parish staff.
- Oversees the management of the parish records.
- Coordinates parish liability and property insurance, worker’s compensation with the Diocese general insurance program.
- Oversees staff activities in general.
- Consults with and advises Pastor on business and administrative matters.
- Other job duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- AA or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration required.
- Critical thinker, ability to provide analytical approach to managing the facility
- 3-5 years experience in a similar position.
- Ability to manage indirect and direct reports through strong leadership skills
- Knowledge of Sage.
- Experience with an automated payroll/timekeeping system.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
- Understands importance of maintaining confidentiality.
- Able to handle multi-task simultaneously and work independently.
- Strong computer skills with Microsoft Office Suite (word, power point, excel).
- Must pass accounting and competency test provided by the DOV.