St. Thomas More
Brooklyn, OH
Position Title: Business Manager
FLSA: Hourly: Non exempt; Reports to: Pastor Hours of work: full time.
Benefits: Health and diocesan pension. Life and LTD Insurance. Optional group benefits.
Position Purpose
The Business Manager reports to the Pastor and is supportive to the work of the Pastor. Under the direction of the Pastor, the Business Manager is responsible for the daily business operations of St. Thomas More, the supervision and scheduling of parish staff, and directly supports the administrative and financial functions of the parish. This includes the accounting and internal controls necessary for effective Parish financial reporting and day to day operations. The Business Manager will participate in planning activities with the Parish Finance Committee and works closely with the Parish bookkeeper. These responsibilities extend to the school as the major apostolate of the parish with the following qualifications. First, the Business manager will work with the principal in achieving his/her vision for the school. Second, Business Manager will collaborate with the pastor and principal in creating a sound budget for the school that addresses both salaries and operations. Third, familiarity with FACTS Management is preferred, but not required. Willingness to learn the system is expected.
Representative Responsibilities
In collaboration with the Parish bookkeeper, helps to prepare the monthly financial and operating forecasts and the quarterly and annual financial reports (for Diocese and Parish). Reports financial status to the Pastor (and as needed to the Finance Committee) on a monthly basis, reviewing expenditures and income to the budget. Provides support to the Pastor and the Finance Committee, in helping to prepare the annual operating budget process for the Parish communities and an annual maintenance and capital improvement budget. Assures all projects, contracts, and vendors have proper approval and monitors projects through to completion. Supervises office and maintenance staff. Processes payroll through Paycor. Establishes and maintains staff performance evaluation process Oversees the year end financial functions (1099’s, annual closing of the books of account, etc). Oversees the administrative activities of the parish office and assists with the school office, especially with school billing, payables, and receivables. In collaboration with the various church organizations, provides support for events such as fundraisers, picnics, appreciation dinners. Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Possess extensive and current knowledge of the Roman Catholic doctrine. Be a practicing Catholic and demonstrate a personal lifestyle consistent with Catholic Christian values or be willing to witness to the Catholic Faith. Associates degree (or equivalent experience) in accounting or business experience preferred. One to two years in an automated office experience; spreadsheet qualified. Demonstrated knowledge of general accounting functions (especially in payroll and payables) with experience in related computer programs and software. Possess a clear understanding of the English language. Possess strong organizational skills. Be self motivated, willing to take direction and work effectively with limited supervision. Have the ability to work well with people. Possess creative communication skills. Be honest, trustworthy and respect confidentiality of information.
February 2025
