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.
-Personal Qualities:
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
