Full Time
St. Francis of Assisi
Gates Mills, OH
Parish Business Manager
St. Francis of Assisi Parish | Gates Mills, Ohio
Position: Full-Time
St. Francis of Assisi Parish, serving approximately 1,800 families and more than 400 students in its Preschool–Grade 8 school, is seeking a full-time Parish Business Manager.
This is both a pastoral and administrative leadership role. The ideal candidate will be a disciple of Jesus Christ with a commitment to evangelization and the mission of the Church. Under the direction of the Pastor, the Business Manager oversees the responsible stewardship of the Parish’s and School’s financial, physical, and personnel resources in accordance with Diocese of Cleveland policies and procedures.
Oversee parish and school accounting, budgeting, financial reporting, cash flow, accounts receivable, and tuition management.
Maintain accurate financial and personnel records and prepare monthly labor and benefit expense reports.
Manage banking activities, payroll, purchasing, internal controls, and daily parish office operations.
Coordinate human resources, employee benefits, and personnel matters in compliance with diocesan policies and applicable laws.
Work with the parish accountant and oversee financial systems and records.
Manage contracts, competitive bidding, capital improvements, maintenance projects, and risk management.
Support long-term strategic planning through financial forecasts, capital expenditure plans, and multi-year cash flow projections.
Serve as a liaison to diocesan administrative and financial offices.
Participate in staff meetings, Parish Finance Council meetings, and other committees related to parish and school operations.
Degree in accounting, finance, business, or management preferred.
Three or more years of relevant experience preferred.
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial management.
Proficiency in QuickBooks Premier Non-Profit Edition and Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with ParishStaq or similar parish database systems is helpful.
Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to work collaboratively.
Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and the Church, with a pastoral approach to leadership and stewardship.
Full-time position.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Opportunity to contribute to the continued growth and mission of a vibrant parish and school community.
Interested candidates should submit:
Cover letter
Résumé
Contact information for three professional references
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