Director of Operations (Faith Based)

Our client is a vibrant, faith-filled Catholic parish community committed to living out the Gospel through worship, service, and fellowship. As our parish continues to grow and deepen its mission, we are seeking a dedicated and mission-driven Director of Operations to help steward the administrative and operational life of the Church with excellence and integrity.

This key leadership role works closely with the Pastor and parish leadership to ensure the effective management of day-to-day operations, supporting ministries, staff, and volunteers in carrying out the Church’s spiritual and pastoral mission. The ideal candidate is both a strategic thinker and a servant leader—someone who brings strong organizational and operational expertise while embracing and embodying the values and teachings of the Catholic faith.

If you are passionate about serving the Church, thrive in a collaborative environment, and desire to use your professional skills to advance a faith-based mission, we invite you to consider joining our team.

The Director of Operations is a full-time position responsible for budgeting and financial management for the parish, HR Administration, staff supervision, facilities oversight, risk management and legal compliance.  The Director of Operations is the primary person responsible for parish operations and serves as support to the ministry of the Pastor and will serve on the Pastorate leadership team.  

• Oversee all accounting and financial functions.
• Prepare annual budget and reports.
• Ensure internal financial controls are appropriate and followed.
• Oversee and implement risk management.
• Serve as liaison to diocesan administration, financial institutions, and vendors.
• Function as local human resource contact for parish staff. 
• Directly supervise operations and maintenance staff.
• Coordinate parish capital campaigns and capital projects. 

Core Competencies

• Experience in accounting.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong oral and written communications skills.
• Able to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple tasks while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Maintain confidential, sensitive, timely and critical matters using good judgement, tact, respect and discretion. 

Qualifications

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred. Equivalent combinations of education and relevant professional experience may be considered. 
•  Minimum of five (5) years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, business management, or a related field required. Experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and operational oversight is preferred. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Prior Supervisory experience with human resources responsibility.
• A catholic in good standing in his/her parish preferred. 

Competitive Benefits & Salary Package offered.  

Red Envelope Consulting is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.