Finance and Operations Manager (FT), Sacred Heart, Cheverus School, Malden, MA

JOB PURPOSE: The Finance and Operations Manager at Sacred Heart Parish and Cheverus School assists the Pastor in fulfilling his responsibility for the administration of the parishes, and school of the parish/collaborative and implementing the parish/collaborative’s Pastoral Plan. This position is responsible for ensuring proper stewardship of the financial, facility, human, and information resources.

This is a full-time position, on-site at the parish office in Malden.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Financial Management

• In consultation with the Pastor, and whom the Pastor delegates for the overview of the school, Finance Council, and Pastoral Plan, develop, implement, and administer Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
• Consistent with parish and school financial reporting requirements, prepare budgets, annual reports, interim reports, general ledgers, allocation summaries and other management reports, offering financial strategies and recommendations to the Pastor and Finance Council, as well as the Principal and School Advisory Boards, as applicable.
• Oversee the management of parish and school operational and financial records and prepare for audits.
• Handle bank relations including management of accounts and allocation transactions between the parishes and school.
• Assist the Pastor in the administration of offertory enhancement programs, fundraising for special parish projects, Planned Giving, Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
• Assist the Pastor’s delegate for the school in the administration of enhancement programs, fundraising school campaigns, Planned Giving and Stewardship.
• Direct purchasing procedures within the dollar limits set by the Pastor.
• Ensure that all federal, state, and local taxes are paid in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations.

General

• Some additional operational and human resources responsibilities may accompany this position depending on the parish.
• Attend meetings relative to the role, as necessary.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BA/BS in business, accounting, or related field, with 7+ years related accounting experience or equivalent preferred.
• 3-5 yrs. supervisory/management experience required.
• Understand and support the mission of the Catholic Church and its effort
• Participation in the RCAB Finance & Operations Certificate Program within two years of hire date
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters with tact, respect, and discretion required.
• Demonstrated experience in finance and accounting; QuickBooks or Intacct experience preferred.
• Knowledgeable about safety and security and human resource issues preferred
• Demonstrated experience in appropriate computer technology skills; must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Experience administering payroll is preferred
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• A strong service orientation is critical.

PHYSICAL PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS:

• Ability to use a computer keyboard for up to 8 hours/day.
• Ability to sit for up to 8 hours/day.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
  
  

To apply, please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. The duties and requirements described above are representative of those encountered during performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.