Business Manager for Parish (EX)

St. Katharine Drexel Parish in Frederick, Maryland seeks candidates for a Business Manager. The Business Manager provides comprehensive support in the oversight and direct management of the financial assets of the Parish. The Business Manager is responsible for finance and human resources. The Business Manager possesses and maintains an in-depth understanding of the Mission of the Catholic Church and of the Parish, and brings that understanding to bear in all considerations and decisions made within the scope of the essential functions listed below. The Business Manager will, of necessity, possess many of the qualities common to all pastoral ministers: honesty and integrity, competence, a refined pastoral sensitivity, initiative, a good sense of stewardship, confidentiality, organizational skills, an attentiveness to detail, and a natural diplomacy.  The weekly hours are 30 per week with benefits.

Essential Functions

Financial Management

• Maintain and enhance the Parish's financial and accounting systems and controls.  Direct all financial activities and accounting practices
• Implement and oversee internal control structure and ensure that controls function properly
• Maintain an accurate filing, record-keeping, and general ledger system for all financial matters; ensure that timely reconciliation of all accounts is performed
• Monitor collection, counting, recording and depositing of Parish revenue from all sources. Ensure that weekend collection counters follow Archdiocesan guidelines; coordinate all Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) activities.
• Establish a cash flow management system with purchasing and payment schedules clearly defined and monitored. Ensure timely and accurate payment and recording of all expenses.
• Ensures that all parish fundraising activities follow Archdiocesan policies for the handlings of funds; supervise and audit Gift Card program.
• Prepare quarterly and annual financial statements and reports; present to Pastor, Finance Committee, Corporators, and other required parties. Utilize financial data to consult with Pastor and appropriate parties on matters involving stewardship, fundraising, development and capital needs and expense control.

Human Resources

• Director and evaluate the application of Human Resources policies and procedures to ensure that all activities, staff and volunteers support the Mission of the Church and Parish and are in compliance with said policies
• Direct and coordinate the compilation of data required for annual Archdiocesan Consolidated Report and other management reports required or requested by the Pastor.
• Maintain Human Resources Management System to administer salary and benefits program for staff; collect time sheets and maintain personnel files, coordinate payroll.
• In collaboration with the Pastor, help establish goals and objectives for all staff and then assist Pastor in coordinating annual performance reviews.
• In collaboration with the Pastor, ensure that staff is compensated in accordance with Archdiocesan guidelines.

Stewardship and Development

• Monitor trends in stewardship (weekly giving and capital campaigns); recommend to Pastor ways to increase parishioner donations of time, talent and finances to ensure that the Mission of the Church and the Parish can be met.
• Collaborate with the Financial Stewardship Committee as needed to increase parishioner contributions.

Position Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting. Master's Degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in mid to senior-level management of a corporation or non-profit required, with strong emphasis on financial management and short and long-term planning.
• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Budget development and implementation
• Financial Statement preparation and analysis
• Principles of Financial Stewardship
• Cash Flow Management
• Principles of Contract Negotiation
• All relevant Federal and State laws and tax regulations
• Microsoft Office Suite including advanced proficiency in EXCEL
• QuickBooks online or similar software

Salary Range:  $30.00 - 35.00, Hourly

Benefits: 

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package with this positi