What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Manager position at Our Lady of the Lake?
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church was founded in 1978 and has since grown to over 1,200 families. We are a welcoming Catholic community, making God visible through the sacraments, faith formation and service.
Position Summary: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church is seeking a parish business manager to drive the daily financial and operational aspects of the parish. This role requires adherence to the accounting and reporting policies of nonprofit organizations.
Location: Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church 195 Amicks Ferry Road Chapin, SC Hours: Full-Time
Reports To: Pastor: Fr. Dennis Willey Direct Report: Facilities Manager
Key Responsibilities:
- Work with the parish bookkeeper to ensure accuracy of the parish financials – general ledger, balance sheet and income statement
- Procure ministry budgets and prepare the parish fiscal budget for Finance Council approval.
- Attend Finance and Parish Council meetings and provide updates as needed.
- Prepare Vota for Extraordinary Acts as needed.
- Oversee and support Facilities Manager
- Develop contacts with other parishes and the Chancery for needed assistance
- Negotiate vendor contracts and engage vendors for major repair.
- Manage the cemetery which includes the sale of burial plots and niches.
- Vet charitable requests for assistance with individual financial needs.
- Manage facility usage to ensure proper scheduling and insurance requirements for events.
- Oversee building and campus projects and advise the Building/Facilities Committee regarding such projects.
- Track actual spending versus budget. Prepare monthly report highlighting results, deviations from budget, and the reasons.
- Promote financial stewardship in the parish, including providing transparent reporting systems that foster trust in the parish community.
- Serve as liaison between the parish and the Roman Catholic Diocese of Charleston in all financial matters. Attend diocesan meetings as necessary.
- Oversee fundraising programs, stewardship, and expand planned giving opportunities.
Qualifications
Education: Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.
Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word, various accounting software packages, and other web-based reporting and communication tools.
Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and process orientation plus outstanding organizational, project/committee management and record keeping skills. Ability to manage multiple critical projects concurrently to successful completion.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to work collaboratively across a wide variety of constituents including the Parish leadership team, Ministry leaders, and members of the Parish Finance Council. Attend monthly meetings with Pastor and staff.
Ethical Standards: Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards in all financial matters.
Schedule Flexibility: Will require some work during evenings, weekends, and holidays; on-call availability for emergency situations.
- Professional demeanor and strong work ethic and integrity.
- Respect for Catholic teaching and willingness to support the mission of the Church and the Diocese of Charleston.
- Practicing Catholic in good standing.
- Person of faith and conviction with the ability to represent the mission of the Church faithfully.
Compensation commensurate with experience
