Brief Job Description: The Family of Parishes (FoP) Business Manager is a leadership role in support of the Moderator’s responsibilities to the Family that carries an overall fiduciary responsibility for the management of the FoP business office.

As the head of operations, this person works with the clergy, staff, and volunteers to see that the temporal gifts of the parishioners are prudently accounted for and used to carry out the mission of the Family.

The person in this position should have:
•BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related business discipline, a general knowledge of maintenance practices and facilities upkeep, and successful experience in a supervisory
capacity.
• The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with employees at all levels and strong written and verbal communication skills, including ability to produce clear, concise reports and recommendations and presentations to varied groups.
• The ability to respect, promote, accommodate, and not conflict with the mission, moral and social teachings, doctrines, and laws of the Roman Catholic faith.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

GENERAL OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
• Maintain positive relationships and effective communication between FoPs Faith Community, various external and internal groups including vendors and outside authorities
• Consult with and advise the Moderator on business and administrative matters which affect the FoPs
• Responsible for reviewing and determining personnel status
• Solicit and review bids and quotes and negotiate contracts
• If needed, represent the FoPs at certain Family, Vicariate, and Diocesan meetings/functions
• Assist the Moderator in the stewardship of all FoP resources in collaboration with the Family Finance Council, the Family Pastoral Council and the Family Stewardship Committee
• Supervise any major construction, improvement or repair projects subject to approval of the Diocese at the request of the Moderator
• Be familiar with necessary technological needs.

HUMAN RESOURCES
• Direct and supervise all office staff, including maintenance and safe environment staff
• Coordinate the process of performance appraisals on at least an annual basis for all Family personnel in collaboration with the Moderator
• In collaboration with the moderator, review and implement personnel policies
• Coordinate employee training for parish and school staff
• Review and approve new hire / termination paperwork
• Responsible for handling risk management issues and working with the Director of Safe Environment

FINANCE & ACCOUNTING
• Ensure the financial records of the FoP are kept in proper order and all appropriate reporting takes place in a timely manner
• Direct the preparation of the Annual Budget
• Oversee the Annual Audit
• Ensure financial accountability and stewardship policies and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Provide support and direction to the Stewardship Committee for stewardship drives, functions and other development activities and programs.
• Coordinate fundraising activities of all parishes.

OTHER DUTIES
• Attend major Family committees/council meetings (Family Council, Family Finance Council, Building, and other meetings as appropriate or needed)
• Execute relevant duties as negotiated with the Moderator.

Desired Skills:
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the teachings and mission of the Church
• This on-site position will mostly take place during regular Family of Parishes center hours but may require some occasional additional evening/ weekend hours during busy periods
• Must have a reliable source of transportation.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, HR, Accounting, or related field 5 years+ previous experience managing similar responsibilities and employees
• Excellent Computer skills – familiar with most popular applications such as, Microsoft Office, Excel, and QuickBooks software
• Solid business operational experience
• Managing multiple business entities
• Experience in general accounting processes
• Experience with, and a working knowledge of, the budget process including the ability to assist other staff members in this area
• Must be able to work and relate well with other staff and parishioners
• The ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities to other staff
• Must understand the importance of serving parishioners and the community
• Must possess the ability to easily interact and relate with a wide assortment of personality types

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Familiarity with Catholic Church management.
• Familiarity with non-profit accounting experience

Salary: Up to $65,000 (Dependent on Qualifications & Experience)

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Family of Parishes Business/Finance Manager