Finance and Operations Manager St. Mary Parish, Franklin, MA

Position: Finance and Operations Manager (FT), St. Mary Parish, Franklin, MA
The Finance and Operations Manager assists the Pastor in fulfilling his responsibility for the administration of the parish and cemetery. This full-time position is responsible for ensuring proper stewardship of the financial, facility, human, and information resources. You will work at the parish office in Franklin.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Financial Management

• In consultation with the Pastor, Finance Council, and Pastoral Plan, develop, implement, and administer Archdiocesan policies and guidelines.
• Consistent with parish and cemetery 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.
• Oversee the management of parish and cemetery operational and financial records and prepare for audits.
• Handle bank relations including management of accounts and allocation transactions between the parish and cemetery.
• Assist the Pastor in the administration of offertory enhancement programs, fundraising for special parish projects, Planned Giving, Stewardship and the Annual Catholic Appeal.
• 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;
  Quick Books 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  . 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.