Business Manager

Job Description

Current Job Title: BUSINESS MANAGER
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church and School
Position Reports to: Pastor and Principal Supervises:

SUMMARY: A fulltime accounting professional who reports to the Pastor and the school Principal. This position will be responsible for all areas of church/school finances.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: In consultation with Pastor and Principal, implement and administer financial and HR practices consistent with diocesan financial policies and procedures and in accordance with school policies manual.
• Assist in preparation of parish and school budgets, annual reports, interim reports and general ledgers and other monthly reports for the Pastor, Principal and Finance Councils.
• Monitor operating budget of parish and school, reporting any potentially large variances to Pastor.
• Responsible for bank relations including management of accounts, allocation transfers between parish and school and problem solving.
• Prepares checks for Pastor and Principal Signatures.
• Manage bookkeeping functions, including but not limited to, payables, receivables, and other revenue and expenses related to the parish and school.
• Prepare reconciliations of all accounts including quarterly payroll tax filing, parish and school credit cards, and subledger activity.
• Responsible for the administration of offertory enhancement programs, electronic giving, fundraising, Planned Giving and the Bishop's Annual Appeal.
• Responsible for payroll for parish and school as well as benefit administration for parish and school, and diocesan retirement plan contributions. (Paycor,Transamerica)
• Ensures that all federal, state, and local taxes are paid in accordance with regulations.
• Responsible for parish operational and financial records and prepare for audits of parish and school.
• Coordinate the counting procedures and monitor that all internal controls are followed for safeguarding of the collections.
• Ensure an adequate and proper Internal Control environment exists and continue work to assure its effectiveness.
• Direct purchasing procedures within the dollar limits set by the parish and school Finance Councils.
• Attend parish and school Financial Council meetings.
• Supervise administration of diocesan and school HR policies
Job Qualifications (What are the specific qualifications and skills a person must have to do the work of this job)
• Bachelor's degree in business/accounting required with at least 5+ years demonstrated related experience.
• 1-3 years supervisory experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in appropriate computer technology and accounting software, such as QuickBooks Online, Excel and Adobe.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters.
• Practicing Catholic in good standing with the Church.
To make application; send a resume with 3 references to: jgreen@diosav.org.

About the Employer

St. Francis Xavier Pparish and school serve the Brunswick and St. Simon area of South Georgia. St. Francis Xavier school is grades K5 through 8 with 150+ students. The new school campus was opened 15 months ago and the student population continues to grow. In addition to the parish and school this position provides financial oversight to the Mission in Darien, Georgia.