Business Manager - St. Cletus - La Grange - Vic. V

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The Archdiocese of Chicago, the third largest in the United States, serves more than 2.2 million Catholics in 216 parishes in Cook County and Lake County, a geographic area of 1,411 square miles. The Archdiocese, pastored by Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, has more than 13,000 employees in its systems and ministries, including Catholic Charities, the region's largest nonprofit social service agency. The Archdiocese also has one of the country's largest seminaries. The Archdiocese's 150 elementary and secondary schools comprise one of the largest U.S. private school systems. Its schools have received 96 U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon Awards.

The Parish Business Manager is a professional administrator who reports to the Pastor and functionally to the Director of Vicariate Operations. This Business Manager assists the Pastor with the stewardship to the financial and human resources of the Parish, in accordance with Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.

Responsibilities

FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

• Prepares, evaluates, and communicates the Parish (church & school) budgets, annual reports, profit & loss, balance sheet, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledger.
• Develop monthly variance reports and forecasts.
• Reviews all reports with the Pastor and Principal (as applicable).
• Ensure proper internal controls are in place and followed.
• Serves as Parish representative to banks, manages accounts, identifies and resolves discrepancies.
• May perform bookkeeping functions including but not limited to payables, receivables, and all other Parish (church and school) revenue and expenses.
• Oversee purchasing, contract negotiations, and vendor relationships.
• Acts as the staff liaison to Parish Finance Council; supports School Board as applicable and necessary.
• Coordinates capital campaign pledges and collections, fund raising events and pledges.
• Drives, Parish offertory collections, and stewardship.
• Utilizes Archdiocesan best practices.
• Confirms that all federal, state, and local taxes are paid in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.

SCHOOL SUPPORT (if applicable)

• Supports Principal in developing assumptions for the annual budget.
• Reforecast’s school finances each fall after enrollment season.
• Supports and assists the Principal and Pastor in all school financial management matters.
• Tuition setting process
• Tuition collection process
• Financial aid process
• Expense tracking and management
• Serves as a member of the School Financial Aid committee.

HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT

• Implements Archdiocesan Human Resources policies.
• Develops Parish specific job descriptions.
• Manages Open Enrollment.
• Manages payment of salaries and benefits.
• Oversee the management of the Parish office (as applicable).

COMMUNICATION/INFORMATION

• Direct/oversee preparation of publication of relevant information presented in the Sunday Bulletin.
• Oversee the maintenance of the Parish census and database.
• Maintains Information Technology including but not limited to computers, internet, telephone, and copiers.
• Oversee the management of Parish operational and financial records.

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum two years in an Accounting or Finance role within a Parish or business entity.
• Demonstrate understanding, respect, and support of the Catholic Church teaching, mission, and values.
• Demonstrated thorough knowledge of accounting principles.
• Experience in Human Resources practices, including people leadership, interviewing, and selection, policy application, and employment practices laws.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and especially Excel.
• Strong verbal and written communications, interpersonal, multi-tasking, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work in team environment and has a “Service Mindset” when working with others.
• Able to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate issues, situations, and propose, implement, recommendations, and solutions.
• Can be entrusted with highly confidential information.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Able to travel to other Archdiocesan locations.

The Archdiocese of Chicago offers a comprehensive total rewards package to include competitive compensation and benefit programs. Information about our benefit programs is available here.

This position has an annualized salary range of $60,000.00 - $65,000.00. An employee’s pay within the salary range will be based on many factors including but not limited to relevant education, qualifications, experience, skills, geographic location, and organizational needs.