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$40K - 60K a year
Manage parish and school business and financial operations including budgeting, payroll, financial reporting, and compliance with regulations.
Bachelor's degree in accounting or business management, minimum 3 years relevant experience, proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, and knowledge of financial and personnel management.
POSITION TITLE: Business Manager at St. Clare of Montefalco Parish POSITION TYPE: 19 Hours per Week REPORTS TO: Pastor Primary Role The Business Manager is a professional administrator in support of the Pastor, Pastoral Team and parish ministries, who stewards the physical, financial and personnel resources of the parish and school, ensuring they function effectively. Prepares and maintains the budget and produces financial reports. Assures the maintenance of the financial bookkeeping system for the parish and school, including accounts payable and payroll. As a person of faith committed to gospel values and responsible management of resources, the Business Manager helps the parish fulfill its mission and vision, through the implementation of Unleash the Gospel. Education/Experience Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Business Management or equivalent from an accredited college. Experienced in personnel supervision, financial analysis and directing communication and maintenance of the general ledger. Proficient in Intacct, Excel, WeShare, ParishSoft, Microsoft Office Minimum 3 Years Work Experience In This Field. Major Responsibilities Responsible for business and financial management of parish and school. Responsible for understanding and following labor, OSHA, IRS requirements; also responsible for following all Archdiocese of Detroit financial management requirements. Applies professional skills and knowledge of several specialized fields, including Accounting Business Development Facilities Management Communications Information Systems liason Contract Management Human Resource Management Uses considerable independent judgment. Works with and assists department and ministry heads (school, worship, education/formation, service, stewardship, pastor, etc.) to pay bills and set budget. (BK) Collaborates with and advises Pastor and Pastoral Team, attends bi-weekly meeting. Works with, prepares reports and attends monthly Finance Council Meetings. Creates and maintains annual budget with Bookkeeper. Creates annual Financial Report with Bookkeeper. Prepares Sunday collection report weekly. (BK) Prepares and submits financial reports and seasonal articles relative to the Business Office for the Bulletin. Monitors and tracks monthly income and expenses and provides reports to department heads on a regular basis, analyzes budget variances. (BK) Ensures all IRS forms are completed and mailed in on time Manages Sunday money count teams, arranges schedule and purchases supplies. (BK) Works with outside IT company to order computer, monitors, etc. Ensures that contracts for mail machine, websites, domains, phones, and are kept up to date and renewed as needed. Supervises and oversees all bookkeeping and payroll functions. Maintains WeShare online giving. (BK) FACTS advanced accounting tuition maintenance/accrual. Access fingerprinting results from Michigan State Police. (BK) Performs ICHAT background checks. (BK) Tracks parish CSA obligation and communicates percentage of goal to parishioners. Works closely with principal. Responsible for General Journal entries, Account reconciliation. (BK) Recognizes the sensitive nature of the information handled and ensures complete confidentiality of same. Exhibits professional behavior in the office and when responding to phone and email inquiries. Performs other duties as requested by the Pastor. • Business manager oversees functions of business office. BK denotes task primarily done by bookkeeper. Resume must be sent to: Fr. Andrew Kowalczyk, CSMA 1401 Whittier Rd. Grosse Pointe Park, MI 48230 or andrewk@stclarem.org
This job posting was last updated on 12/4/2025